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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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Quality is key: Investing in advanced nuclear research for tomorrow’s grid
As the energy sector faces mounting pressure to grow at an unprecedented pace while maintaining reliability and affordability, nuclear technology remains an essential component of the long-term solution. Southern Company stands out among U.S. utilities for its proactive role in shaping these next-generation systems—not just as a future customer, but as a hands-on innovator.
Across the world, nuclear power production stands at the threshold of a new era driven by rapid industrial expansion, electrification, and the growth of data centers. Nuclear energy offers scalable, 24/7, and domestically controlled energy source industry, manufacturing, and national security. However, there is a significant gap between need and deployment. Accelerating the development, qualification, and deployment of advanced next generation nuclear fuels and materials is essential for the deployment of advanced nuclear to dramatically shorten the timeline for fuel innovation and qualification. This embedded topical meeting is focused on the materials and nuclear fuels research efforts that will enable the increased deployment of nuclear reactors to meet the energy imperative of quadrupling the generation of nuclear power in the United States by 2050.
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General Chair:
Simon M. Pimblott (Idaho National Laboratory)
Program Chair:
Jake Quincey (Kairos Power)