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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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AI at work: Southern Nuclear’s adoption of Copilot agents drives fleet forward
Southern Nuclear is leading the charge in artificial intelligence integration, with employee-developed applications driving efficiencies in maintenance, operations, safety, and performance.
The tools span all roles within the company, with thousands of documented uses throughout the fleet, including improved maintenance efficiency, risk awareness in maintenance activities, and better-informed decision-making. The data-intensive process of preparing for and executing maintenance operations is streamlined by leveraging AI to put the right information at the fingertips for maintenance leaders, planners, schedulers, engineers, and technicians.
You can request Professional Development Hours (PDH) for your participation in the 2025 ANS Winter Conference & Expo. Requests must be received by May 31, 2026. Email askanything@ans.org with “Professional Development Hours (PDHs)” as your subject line and provide:
· Your full name
· Dates of attendance at the 2025 ANS Winter Conference & Expo and the number of hours of sessions you are claiming
o Full conference attendance, 20.5 hours
o Monday full attendance, including plenary, 6.5 hours
o Tuesday full attendance, including plenary, 7 hours
o Wednesday full attendance, 7 hours
· Email address for certificate
A certificate will be emailed to you within 45 days following receipt of the request.
PDHs that are earned from ANS conferences may fulfill the PDH requirement for Certified Nuclear Professional (CNP) certification or recertification.
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