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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.
Technical Session|Panel|Sponsored by YMG
Thursday, November 19, 2020|10:00–11:45AM EST
Session Chair:
Harsh S. Desai
Session Organizer:
Alternate Chair:
Alyse S. Huffman
Staff Producer:
Eileen Cullen (American Nuclear Society)
The objective of this session is to discuss the need for public policy engagement on nuclear issues and highlight career development opportunities in policy, particularly through the ANS Congressional Fellowship experience. The panel members will discuss their experience working with policy makers and the benefits of fellowship experience to their current and future endeavors.
Harsh Desai
Zeno Power
Alyse Huffman
House of Representatives Science, Space, and Technology Committee
Patrick Snouffer
US Senate
John Starkey
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