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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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Chernobyl at 40 years: Looking back at Nuclear News
Sunday, April 26, at 1:23 a.m. local time will mark 40 years since the most severe nuclear accident in history: the meltdown of Unit 4 at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine, then part of the Soviet Union.
In the ensuing four decades, countless books, documentaries, articles, and conference sessions have examined Chernobyl’s history and impact from various angles. There is a similar abundance of outlooks in the archives of Nuclear News, where hundreds of scientists, advocates, critics, and politicians have shared their thoughts on Chernobyl over the years. Today, we will take a look at some highlights from the pages of NN to see how the story of Chernobyl evolved over the decades.
Educational Session|Panel|Sponsored by Innovation
Tuesday, August 6, 2024|10:30AM–12:00PM EDT|Banyan 1
In this session the latest innovations in three key NPP areas; Plant Life Extension, Extended Power Uprates and Digital Upgrades. Our panelists will discuss the latest innovations and updates affecting these topics. For PLE and EPU will be discussing strategies aimed at prolonged operational lifespan while safety and efficiency. For Digital Upgrades, the panel will discuss how digitalization and data analytics are revolutionizing operations, from predictive maintenance to real-time monitoring and optimization. Don’t miss the opportunity to gain insights into the forefront of nuclear innovation, driving sustainability, reliability and safety in the energy landscape of tomorrow.
Scott Morris
NRC
Gary Adkins
Enercon Services
Madison Long
Constellation
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