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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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Report: New recommendations for nuclear waste
Today, a bipartisan group of experts including energy consultant Lake Barrett and former NRC chair Allison Macfarlane have published a report titled The Path Forward for Nuclear Waste in the U.S.
The report recommends a new solution for managing domestic nuclear waste—one that centers around the foundation of an independent corporation led by reactor owners. Responsibility for waste management transport, storage, and disposal would be managed by this corporation rather than the Department of Energy.
ANS has made every effort to secure the best possible nightly room rate for you at the Westin Hotels & Resorts. That rate results from a negotiated overall package of event needs including but not limited to sleeping rooms, meeting room space and other requirements.
Please help ANS keep the costs of this event as low as possible by booking your housing needs at the host hotel and through the reservation process created by ANS. Reserving your rooms elsewhere means you are booking outside the contracted room block, jeopardizing ANS’ ability to meet its contracted obligations. Unfortunately, if this happens, event costs will continue to increase if ANS falls short of its minimum room block guarantee. ANS appreciates your support and understanding of this important issue. Thank you!
Nightly Room Rates: $269 + tax
Hotel Block Deadline: July 24th, 2026 by 5PM CST
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Address: 320 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL 60654
CHECK-IN: 4:00 PM
CHECK-OUT: 12:00PM
Minimum Age to Check in: 21
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Valet Parking Daily: $86 nightly
Self-Parking: The Greenway Garage (58 W. Kinzie, Chicago, IL 60654- $65 nightly
Pets Welcome: Maximum Pet Weight 40lbs
Chicago O'Hare International Airport- 16.2 miles
Chicago Midway International Airport- 11.3 miles
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