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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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Industry Update—February 2026
Here is a recap of recent industry happenings:
Supply chain contract signed for Aurora
Oklo, the California-based developer of the Aurora Powerhouse sodium-cooled fast-neutron reactor, has signed a contract with Siemens Energy that is meant to de-risk supply chain and production timeline challenges for Oklo. Under the terms, Siemens will design and deliver the power conversion system for the Powerhouse, which is to be deployed at Idaho National Laboratory.
May 1–5, 2016
Unifying Theory and Experiments in the 21st Century
Sun Valley, ID|Sun Valley Resort
Physor 2016 will take place at the Sun Valley Resort in Sun Valley, ID. Group rates of $104.00 plus a 6% resort fee and 12% tax are available Saturday, May 30 through Wednesday, May 4. Check-in time is 4:00pm. Check-out time is 11:00am. Group rates will be honored three days prior and three days following the conference dates based on availability. Reservations can be made by calling 800-786-8259 or reservations@sunvalley.com. Guests should be identified as part of the American Nuclear Society, Physor 2016 Meeting. All reservations must be confirmed 30 days prior to the meeting date to secure the group rate. After this time rooms will be accepted on a space available basis.
General Chair:
Finis H. Southworth (Consultant, NGNP Industry Alliance)
Program Chair:
Mark DeHart (Senior Reactor Physicist, Idaho National Laboratory)
Assistant Program Chairs:
Todd Palmer (Professor of Nuclear Engineering, Oregon State University)
Kent Welter (Nuclear Safety Engineering Manager, NuScale Power)
