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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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Swiss nuclear power and the case for long-term operation
Designed for 40 years but built to last far longer, Switzerland’s nuclear power plants have all entered long-term operation. Yet age alone says little about safety or performance. Through continuous upgrades, strict regulatory oversight, and extensive aging management, the country’s reactors are being prepared for decades of continued operation, in line with international practice.
June 26–30, 2011
Seizing the Opportunity: Nuclear's Bright Future
Hollywood, Florida|The Westin Diplomat
Please Note: For your convenience, the Hotel Reservation Deadline has been extended until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 10, 2011. A limited amount of guest rooms are available at the discounted Group Rate of $229.00. Room will be reserved on a first-come-first served basis. After June 10, 2011, rooms may be available, but at a substantially higher rate. Pre-registration is closed; please register onsite.
General Chair:
Jim Ferland (Westinghouse Electric Company)
Assistant General Chair:
Karen Fischetti (Westinghouse Electric Company)
Program Chair:
Dr. Charlotta E. Sanders (University of Nevada, Las Vegas)
Assistant Technical Prog Chairs:
Xiaodong Sun (Assistant Professor, Nuclear Engineering, The Ohio State University)
W. David Pointer (Nuclear Engineer, Argonne National Laboratory)
