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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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NRC introduces microreactor regulatory framework
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has released a new licensing framework for microreactors and similar reactor designs that may provide a more suitable pathway for applicants with simpler technologies.
The proposed rule—known as Part 57—is the latest to come out of the NRC’s rules review and overhaul stemming from the ADVANCE Act and 2025 nuclear-related executive orders. It is also the latest framework developed for advanced reactor designs shifting away from light water reactor technology, such as the Part 53 rule finalized in March.
Thursday, April 30, 2026|6:00–9:00PM EDT
National Museum of the United States Air Force
“Lessons Learned the Hard Way: what failures have taught us about designing for missions that have to work right the first time.”
Cap off a week of cutting-edge technical exchange and forward-looking discussion at Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2026) with an unforgettable evening at one of the most iconic venues in aerospace history. On Thursday, April 30, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT, join your peers for the Banquet at the National Museum of the United States Air Force (offsite) in Dayton, Ohio.
Busses will load at 5:30 pm at the Dayton Convention Center. Bus service will depart from the Museum at 9pm. Drop off locations include the Central hotels and Dayton Convention Center.
