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Fusion Energy
This division promotes the development and timely introduction of fusion energy as a sustainable energy source with favorable economic, environmental, and safety attributes. The division cooperates with other organizations on common issues of multidisciplinary fusion science and technology, conducts professional meetings, and disseminates technical information in support of these goals. Members focus on the assessment and resolution of critical developmental issues for practical fusion energy applications.
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2025 ANS Annual Conference
June 15–18, 2025
Chicago, IL|Chicago Marriott Downtown
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Deep Isolation validates its disposal canister for TRISO spent fuel
Nuclear waste disposal technology company Deep Isolation announced it has successfully completed Project PUCK, a government-funded initiative to demonstrate the feasibility and potential commercial readiness of its Universal Canister System (UCS) to manage TRISO spent nuclear fuel.
Thursday, November 16, 2023|9:30AM–7:30PM EST
To sign up register for the 2023 ANS Winter Conference and make sure to answer the question about Capitol Hill.
With the 2023 Winter Conference being held in Washington, DC we want to offer members the opportunity to meet with their Representatives on Capitol Hill. If you elect to participate, plan for a day of in-person Congressional meetings in the House and Senate Office Buildings. ANS members will be grouped together by state/region for meetings throughout the morning/afternoon of November 16th. A wrap-up cocktail reception with Congressional staff will also take place at 5:30 pm in the Rayburn House Office Building.
Schedules and additional meeting materials will be e-mailed to registrants at least one week before the Winter Meeting. Please also remember to stop by the “How to Talk to Policymakers” session on Wednesday, November 15th to prepare for Thursday’s meetings.
9:30 am – 5:00 pm Meetings
5:30 – 7:30 pm Congressional Cocktail Reception
Questions contact: John Starkey