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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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January 2026
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Fusion energy: Progress, partnerships, and the path to deployment
Over the past decade, fusion energy has moved decisively from scientific aspiration toward a credible pathway to a new energy technology. Thanks to long-term federal support, we have significantly advanced our fundamental understanding of plasma physics—the behavior of the superheated gases at the heart of fusion devices. This knowledge will enable the creation and control of fusion fuel under conditions required for future power plants. Our progress is exemplified by breakthroughs at the National Ignition Facility and the Joint European Torus.
Utility Working Conference and Vendor Technology Expo (UWC 2023)
Scott Hunnewell oversees the New Nuclear Program for the Tennessee Valley Authority. Areas of responsibility include licensing activities for Construction Permit Application and Environmental Report for the Clinch River Site; future site selection and technological evaluations of emerging technologies, in Generation IV Nuclear Plants. Since joining TVA in 2009, he has held positions in site engineering including Systems and Design Engineering as well as Engineering Director at Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant. Hunnewell has Operations and Work Management experience, was the Plant Manager at the Sequoyah Nuclear Plant and Vice President of Nuclear Engineering prior to his current role. He holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maine. He is based in the Chattanooga, Tennessee office.
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