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Conference Spotlight
2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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From uncertainty to vitality: The future of nuclear energy in Illinois
Nuclear is enjoying a bit of a resurgence. The momentum for reliable energy to support economic development around the country—specifically data centers and AI—remains strong, and strongly in favor of nuclear. And as feature coverage on the states in the January 2026 issue of Nuclear News made abundantly clear, many states now see nuclear as necessary to support rising electricity demand while maintaining a reliable grid and reaching decarbonization goals.
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8:00–9:30AM CDT
Excellence Room|Sponsored by Advanced Reactors
Honors Room|Sponsored by Detection & Measurement
Loyalty Room|Sponsored by Materials Science & Technology
Innovation Room|Sponsored by Nuclear Nonproliferation Policy
9:45–11:15AM CDT
1:15–2:45PM CDT
Innovation Room|Sponsored by Nuclear Technology & Society
Honors Room|Sponsored by Radiation Protection & Shielding
Excellence Room|Sponsored by Reactor Physics
3:00–4:30PM CDT
Honors Room|Sponsored by Isotopes & Radiation
Excellence Room|Sponsored by Fusion Energy & Plasmas
Honors Room|Sponsored by Mathematics & Computation
Loyalty Room|Sponsored by Nuclear Criticality Safety
Innovation Room|Sponsored by Thermal Hydraulics
9:30AM–1:30PM CDT
Honors Room|Sponsored by Operations & Power
Honors Room|Sponsored by Fuel Cycle & Waste Management
Loyalty Room|Sponsored by Nuclear Installations Safety
Honors Room|Sponsored by Decommissioning & Environmental
Innovation Room|Sponsored by Education, Training, & Workforce