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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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Quality is key: Investing in advanced nuclear research for tomorrow’s grid
As the energy sector faces mounting pressure to grow at an unprecedented pace while maintaining reliability and affordability, nuclear technology remains an essential component of the long-term solution. Southern Company stands out among U.S. utilities for its proactive role in shaping these next-generation systems—not just as a future customer, but as a hands-on innovator.
April 14–18, 2019
Knoxville, TN|Knoxville Convention Center
General Chairs:
John Scaglione (Manager, Oak Ridge National Laboratory)
Rob Howard (Project Manager, Oak Ridge National Laboratory)
Program Chair:
Eric Pierce (Group Leader, Earth Sciences, Oak Ridge National Laboratory)
Assistant Program Chairs:
Steve Skutnik (UTK)
Yifeng Wang (Sandia National Laboratories)
Mark Nutt (Argonne National Laboratory)
