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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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60 Years of U: Perspectives on resources, demand, and the evolving role of nuclear energy
Recent years have seen growing global interest in nuclear energy and rising confidence in the sector. For the first time since the early 2000s, there is renewed optimism about the industry’s future. This change is driven by several major factors: geopolitical developments that highlight the need for secure energy supplies, a stronger focus on resilient energy systems, national commitments to decarbonization, and rising demand for clean and reliable electricity.
To assist members with their outreach efforts, ANS offers a range of materials including Source Energy Equivalent fuel pellet cards, career brochures, fact-based nuclear science and technology hand-outs, and more. And be sure to check out our Nuclear Ambassadors program, which provides free outreach training and custom resources like PowerPoint presentations.
Contact askanything@ans.org for more information.
ANS aims to engage the general public in the conversation about nuclear. By organizing active outreach and public education events throughout the country, our members can enhance our mission with a unified voice.
What we support
ANS brings together a state-of-the-art curriculum, Navigating Nuclear, some of the country's most qualified nuclear experts, and a suite of virtual and in-person experiences to drive a national expansion of K-12 nuclear science and technology education.
Engineers Week (fourth week of February) is a time to celebrate how engineers make a difference in our world, Increase public dialogue about the need for engineers, and bring engineering to life for kids, educators, and parents.
Nuclear Science Week (NSW, third week of October) is an international, broadly observed week-long celebration to focus interest on all aspects of nuclear science. ANS has partnered with the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History to promote this important initiative.
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