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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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January 2026
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From SPARC to ARC: CFS prepares for a first-of-a-kind fusion plant
Commonwealth Fusion Systems makes no small plans. The company wants to build a 400-MWe magnetic confinement fusion power plant called ARC near Richmond, Va., and begin operating it in the early 2030s. And the plans don’t end there. CFS wants to deploy “thousands” of fusion power plants capable of accelerating a global energy transition.
April 27–30, 2026
Dayton, OH|The Dayton Convention Center
Our speakers are out of this world!
Aaron MilesWhite House OSTP
Nigel BannisterSpace Park Leicester
Thomas LockhartU.S. Space Command
Megan DillonNC State Univ.
Bhavya LalGeorgetown University
Rian Bahran U.S. DOE
This event is organized by the American Nuclear Society (ANS) and hosted by the University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI). Authors and presenters are cordially invited to participate in this event to exchange ideas and knowledge, develop strong relationships across organizations, and establish collaborations to solve challenging problems. The concluding banquet will be held at the National Museum of the United States Air Force.
Enhance your visibility at the NETS 2026 by becoming a sponsor. All sponsors are recognized on the meeting website and in promotional communication, acknowledged at the Opening Plenary and on signage displayed throughout the meeting. Sponsorship packages are limited, so reserve your sponsorship package early. Download the Prospectus