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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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Fusion energy: Progress, partnerships, and the path to deployment
Over the past decade, fusion energy has moved decisively from scientific aspiration toward a credible pathway to a new energy technology. Thanks to long-term federal support, we have significantly advanced our fundamental understanding of plasma physics—the behavior of the superheated gases at the heart of fusion devices. This knowledge will enable the creation and control of fusion fuel under conditions required for future power plants. Our progress is exemplified by breakthroughs at the National Ignition Facility and the Joint European Torus.
Technical Session|Panel|Sponsored by HFICD
Tuesday, June 14, 2022|1:00–2:45PM PDT|El Capitan B
Session Chair:
Edward L. Quinn
Session Organizer:
Alternate Chair:
Richard T. Wood
Major activities in updating standards for digital I&C are occurring worldwide, for both operating reactor upgrades and also SMR and advanced reactor deployment. This panel will focus on the standard updates and new standards and regulations that are being issued to address the multiple regulatory frameworks in the U.S. and around the world. Panelists will represent the standards organizations (ANS, IEEE, IEC) as well as regulators, NEI and international for the range of subjects that are included in these upgrades including Defense-In-Depth and Diversity, Human Factors Engineering and advanced methods of applying risk insights.
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