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2025 ANS Winter Conference & Expo
November 9–12, 2025
Washington, DC|Washington Hilton
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IAEA again raises global nuclear power projections
Noting recent momentum behind nuclear power, the International Atomic Energy Agency has revised up its projections for the expansion of nuclear power, estimating that global nuclear operational capacity will more than double by 2050—reaching 2.6 times the 2024 level—with small modular reactors expected to play a pivotal role in this high-case scenario.
IAEA director general Rafael Mariano Grossi announced the new projections, contained in the annual report Energy, Electricity, and Nuclear Power Estimates for the Period up to 2050 at the 69th IAEA General Conference in Vienna.
In the report’s high-case scenario, nuclear electrical generating capacity is projected to increase to from 377 GW at the end of 2024 to 992 GW by 2050. In a low-case scenario, capacity rises 50 percent, compared with 2024, to 561 GW. SMRs are projected to account for 24 percent of the new capacity added in the high case and for 5 percent in the low case.
November 8, 2025
The Young Professionals Congress (YPC) returns to the nation's capital, bringing together the nuclear industry's most ambitious rising leaders for an immersive day of professional development, strategic insights, and transformative networking. This year's congress features dynamic sessions spanning the full spectrum of nuclear innovation—from advanced reactor technologies and regulatory frameworks to international collaboration strategies and career transition planning. Throughout Saturday's program, highly motivated students and early career professionals will engage directly with industry executives and technical experts in sessions addressing critical topics like "Planning Your Next Transition," where leaders from ORNL, Constellation, and NEI share insights on career advancement, and "International Involvement in Nuclear," exploring how young professionals can participate in global research collaborations and standards development. Whether you're seeking technical knowledge on emerging reactor designs, guidance on navigating the evolving regulatory landscape, or strategies for effective nuclear advocacy and communication, YPC 2025 provides the insights, connections, and inspiration to shape both your career and the future of nuclear technology.
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