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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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Fusion energy: Progress, partnerships, and the path to deployment
Over the past decade, fusion energy has moved decisively from scientific aspiration toward a credible pathway to a new energy technology. Thanks to long-term federal support, we have significantly advanced our fundamental understanding of plasma physics—the behavior of the superheated gases at the heart of fusion devices. This knowledge will enable the creation and control of fusion fuel under conditions required for future power plants. Our progress is exemplified by breakthroughs at the National Ignition Facility and the Joint European Torus.
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8:00–9:45AM EST
Georgetown West
Session Chair: Miles van Noordennen|Alternate Chair: Nadia S. Glucksberg
Panel|Georgetown East
Session Chairs: Leonel E. Lagos, Mitch W. Pryor
10:00–11:45AM EST
Session Chair: Nadia S. Glucksberg|Alternate Chair: Jay Peters
Session Chair: John Moon|Alternate Chair: Adam J. Carroll
1:00–2:45PM EST
Georgetown East
Session Chair: Mark S. Campagna|Alternate Chair: Erhard W. Koehler
Session Chair: Genia McKinley|Alternate Chair: Anthony Abrahao
3:05–4:50PM EST
Session Chair: Leah Spradley Parks|Alternate Chair: Jay Peters
Session Chair: Brian E. O'Neil|Alternate Chair: Taskin Padir
Session Chairs: Lawrence E. Boing, Dustin G. Miller
Session Chairs: Leonel E. Lagos, Sungmoon Joo, Brian O'Neil
Session Chair: Mark S. Campagna|Alternate Chair: Lawrence E. Boing
Session Chair: Mitch W. Pryor|Alternate Chair: Young Soo Park
Session Chair: Erhard W. Koehler|Alternate Chair: Jay Peters
Session Chair: Young Soo Park|Alternate Chair: Mitch W. Pryor
Session Chair: Anthony Abrahao|Alternate Chair: Mackenson Telusma