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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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Amended DOE standard contract reduces SNF responsibility, report says
While changes the Department of Energy made to its standard contract for accepting spent nuclear fuel may help reduce federal liabilities, they provide “little to no assurance” that the government will ever follow through on its promise to take possession of the fuel, according to commentary from Matt Bowen and Rama T. Ponangi of the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University SIPA.
August 4–7, 2024
Nuclear Momentum: Advancing Our Clean Energy Future
Marco Island, FL|JW Marriott Marco Island
Opening Plenary: Force - Understanding the Forces Driving and Impacting the Advancement of our Clean Nuclear Energy Future
Part I: Monday, August 5, 8:00–9:00AM
Part II: Monday, August 5, 12:30–1:30PM
Christopher HansonNRC Chairman
Julie KozerackiUS Department of Energy Loan Programs Office
Sama Bilbao y LeónWorld Nuclear Association
Diane LeopoldDominion Energy
Tuesday, August 6,8:00–10:00AM
Lisa MarshallANS President 2024-2025
Jean Luc PalayerOrano, USA
Jeff WhittFramatome
Cameron MartinWestinghouse
Wednesday, August 7,8:00–10:00AM
The Honorable Annie CaputoU.S. NRC
Dr. Erin HendersonMicrosoft
Jeffrey OlsonKairos Power
Mark GakeBlack & Veatch
General ChairDoug LawrenceSenior Vice President Nuclear Operations and Fleet Performance Dominion Energy
Program ChairJames HollowayVice President Nuclear Engineering & Fleet SupportDominion Energy
Celebrate the Olympics with us at the
Celebrate the olympics with us by wearing your favorite sports team or country's gear while enjoying:
• Hors d'oeuvres • Dancing • Games
The Utility Working Conference (UWC) and Technology Expo is an annual gathering of the nuclear industry’s brightest minds and one of the industry's best collaborative forums for established and up-and-coming leaders alike to discuss, engage and learn about key developments, successes, opportunities and needs in the nuclear sector.
Enhance your visibility at the 2024 Utility Working Conference by becoming a sponsor or exhibitor. Sponsors and exhibitors are recognized on the meeting website and the mobile app. All sponsors will also be acknowledged at the Opening Plenary, in promotional communications, and on signage displayed throughout the meeting. Sponsorship packages are limited, so reserve your package early.
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