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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 Young Members Group
Monday, November 14, 2022|1:00–2:45PM MST|Bougainvillea
Session Chair:
Harsh S. Desai
Session Organizer:
Alternate Chair:
Patrick J. Snouffer
The nuclear industry is highly impacted by national policy. From waste management to R&D funding to energy policy in general, policy decisions shape projects across the whole industry. If you ever wondered how engineers and scientist can help influence this policy, the ANS Congressional Fellowship is a great opportunity to get directly involved. This session will highlight the experiences of panelists who took their technical background and transitioned into policy areas through the ANS Congressional Fellowship. Whether you have questions about what an ANS Congressional Fellow does or about recent policies such as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill and Inflation Reduction Act, this session will provide insights on the relationship between policy and the nuclear industry.
John Starkey
ANS
Matt Marzano
ANS Congressional Fellow
Harsh Desai
Zeno Power
Brad Williams
Idaho National Laboratory, Detailee on Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
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