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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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American Nuclear Society condemns attack on UAE's Barakah nuclear power plant
Washington, D.C. — The American Nuclear Society (ANS) issued the following statement:
"The American Nuclear Society condemns today's drone attack on the outer perimeter of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the United Arab Emirates. The IAEA has confirmed that radiation levels are normal and no injuries have been reported. The safety systems performed as designed, a demonstration of the layered protections built into robust modern nuclear facilities. Incidents like this reinforce the importance of the IAEA's calls for maximum military restraint around nuclear power reactors, and of full adherence by all combatants to the IAEA's seven pillars for nuclear safety and security during armed conflict."
ANS has secured a discounted room rate at the Westin Hotels & Resorts as part of our conference agreement. To help keep event costs as low as possible, please book your accommodations through the official ANS reservation process and within the conference room block.
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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
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Chicago O'Hare International Airport- 16.2 miles
Chicago Midway International Airport- 11.3 miles
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