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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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Getting back to yes: A local perspective on decommissioning, restart, and responsibility
For 45 years, Duane Arnold Energy Center operated in Linn County, Ia., near the town of Palo and just northwest of Cedar Rapids. The facility, owned by NextEra Energy, was the only nuclear power plant in the state.
In August 2020, a historic derecho swept across eastern Iowa with winds approaching 140 miles per hour. Damage to the plant’s cooling towers accelerated a shutdown that had already been planned, and the facility entered decommissioning soon after, with its fuel removed in October of that year. Iowa’s only nuclear plant had gone off line.
Today the national energy landscape looks very different than it did just six short years ago. Electricity demand is rising rapidly as data centers, artificial intelligence infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, and electrification expand across the country. Reliable, carbon-free baseload power has become increasingly valuable. In that context, Linn County has approved the rezoning necessary to support the recommissioning and restart of Duane Arnold and is actively supporting NextEra’s efforts to secure the remaining state and federal approvals.
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December 5, 2024
ANS Chicago-Great Lakes Local Section Event
Technical Considerations for the Restart of the Crane Clean Energy Center
7:00–8:00PM CST
Available to All Users
The ANS Chicago-Great Lakes Local Section held a virtual event featuring a presentation on the restart of Three Mile Island Unit 1. Read more...
Supplier Showcase
5 Critical Approaches to Accelerate Advanced Nuclear Enterprise Success with Digital Transformation
10:00–11:00AM CST
Join us for an ANS Supplier Showcase webinar to discover how Dassault Systèmes' 3DEXPERIENCE platform, powered by virtual twin technology, is redefining nuclear project execution, efficiency, and lifecycle management. Read more...
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November 13, 2024
Dose-Free Radiation Visualization and Mitigation
1:00–2:00PM CST
Join us for an ANS Supplier Showcase webinar and learn about the capabilities of Radiation Visualization with RadVision3D. Read more...
October 29, 2024
State of Nuclear
2:00–3:00PM CDT
Panelists from across the nuclear policymaking sphere will dig into the major issues of the day and shed light on the longer-term implications. Read more...
October 24, 2024
A One-on-One with NRC Commissioner Annie Caputo
10:00AM–11:00PM CDT
In this one-on-one interview with ANS CEO/Executive Director Craig Piercy, NRC Commissioner Caputo shares her journey in the nuclear field and her vision for the future of nuclear energy. With over 25 years of experience, Commissioner Caputo has witnessed the evolution of the industry, from shutdowns to renaissances, and now to a new era driven by decarbonization and energy security. Read more...
Educator Training
Beyond Electricity: Exploring Non-Power Nuclear Applications
6:00–7:00PM CDT
Join us during Nuclear Science Week for the next edition our Educator Training series. Read more...
A One-on-One with NRC Commissioner David Wright
10:00–11:00AM CDT
ANS members have exclusive early access to watch a one-on-one interview with NRC Commissioner David Wright and ANS Executive Director/CEO Craig Piercy. Read more...
October 14, 2024
Hispanic Heritage and Nuclear Careers: A First-Generation Perspective
12:00–1:00PM CDT
The Diversity and Inclusion in ANS Committee is presenting a special webinar delivered in Spanish in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Read more...
September 19, 2024
Unlocking the Invisible: An Introduction to Scintillators, Semiconductors, and Gamma Spectroscopy
Join us for an exciting deep dive into the world of radiation detection! This session will explore the science behind scintillators and semiconductors, key components in detecting and measuring radiation. Read more...
September 12, 2024
ANS-DOE Nuclear Energy Tribal Working Group Presentation
1:00–2:00PM CDT
The American Nuclear Society and the Department of Energy presented a webinar and q&a with representatives from the Nuclear Energy Tribal Working Group. Read more...
September 11, 2024
We Cannot Effectively Influence Nonproliferation from the Sidelines
ANS Members Only
The ANS Nuclear Nonproliferation Policy Division invites you to a special members-only discussion on how the widespread adoption of U.S. nuclear nonproliferation norms will impact the future of advanced reactors. Read more...
July 30, 2024
ANS Members Take on Social Media
4:00–5:00PM CDT
Leading nuclear social media influencer Isabelle Boemeke joins a panel of other top influencers to moderate a discussion on how they've used social media during their careers and what role they might see for it in the future. Read more...
July 29, 2024
Changing Strategy: International Deployment of Nuclear Power Plants
9:00–10:00AM CDT
Join ANS International Council Chair Seth Grae and a panel of experts as they discuss the changing international nuclear power landscape. Read more...
June 6, 2024
Chicago Local Section Event
Curio Presentation
7:00–8:00PM CDT
The ANS Chicago Section invites you to a presentation from Alex Wheeler of Curio, a company pioneering innovative nuclear waste recycling solutions and unlocking the full potential of the atom. Read more...
May 20, 2024
Past DOE Nuclear Energy Officials Roundtable
Join us for a special event featuring a roundtable discussion with six former leaders of the DOE's Office of Nuclear Energy. Read more...
May 17, 2024
Unlocking Africa’s Potential with Nuclear Energy
Hear from some of the industry’s key leaders working to advance nuclear in order to meet the increasing energy demands of the fasting growing population of any continent. Read more...
May 16, 2024
K-12 Classroom Investigations: Exploring Background Radiation
5:00–6:00PM CDT
Learn how to capture background radiation in your classroom with a vacuum cleaner and a coffee filter. Join Candace Davison, ANS Professional Development Specialist, on May 16, 6:00 – 7:00 pm ET for this fun and informative presentation developed specifically for K-12 educators. Attend live for the opportunity to win a vintage Geiger-Müller counter. Read more...
May 9, 2024
Our Nuclear Family: Empowering Parents and Caregivers in the Nuclear Industry
The Diversity and Inclusion in ANS Committee is excited to invite you to a special webinar celebrating the invaluable contributions of parents in the nuclear industry. Read more...
April 24, 2024
An Inside Look at the FY 2025 Budget
Learn about the DOE's FY2025 budget request to Congress in a presentation by Mike Goff, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Nuclear Energy. Read more...
April 16, 2024
Innovations Student Competition
Innovations Student Competition Webinar Series: Part III
Join us for the third installment of a series of webinars featuring winners of the the Innovations in Nuclear Energy Research & Development Student Competition (INSC). Read more...
