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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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Plans for Poland’s first nuclear power plant continue to progress
Building Poland’s nuclear program from the ground up is progressing with Poland’s first nuclear power plant project: three AP1000 reactors at the Choczewo site in the voivodeship of Pomerania.
The Polish state-owned utility Polskie Elektrownie Jądrowe has announced some recent developments over the past few months, including turbine island procurement and strengthened engagement with domestic financial institutions, in addition to new data from the country’s Energy Ministry showing record‑high public acceptance, which demonstrates growing nuclear momentum in the country.
Monday, April 27, 2026|2:00–5:00PM EDT
Price: $49
Capacity: 40 participants
Take part in a workshop convening space nuclear leaders to shape the success of commercial space radioisotope power systems (RPS) by taking the first step toward developing industry-led consensus standards for testing and qualification of radioisotope heat sources.
Engage in discussions about current standards, gaps, and the crucial role of industry in creating a successful safety standards framework. During this three-hour session, we will collaborate on a roadmap for an industry-developed standard to drive innovation, ensure safety, and pave the way for qualifying new radioisotope heat and power source designs for space missions.
The workshop will be facilitated by the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL). Drawing on diverse technical, regulatory, and policy expertise and capabilities from across the laboratory, PNNL leads creative and multidisciplinary teams that are developing solutions for complex, rapidly evolving space challenges. Founded in 1965, PNNL is managed and operated by the Battelle Memorial Institute for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science.
Points of Contact:Catrina Melogranacatrina.melograna@pnnl.gov(509) 372-7747
David Kochdavid.koch@pnnl.gov(509) 372-6871
