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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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May 13, 2026
YMG Professional Division Series
Spotlight on Divisions: Fuel Cycle and Waste Management Division
4:00–5:00PM (5:00–6:00PM EDT)
Available to All Users
Learn about the Fuel Cycle and Waste Management Division during the second of a series of webinars introducing students and young members to ANS Professional Divisions. Read more...
May 7, 2026
Educator Training
Powering the Lunar Frontier: Nuclear Energy for the Artemis Era
6:00–7:00PM (7:00–8:00PM EDT)
Join Harsh Desai, Chief Commercialization Officer at Zeno Power, to learn about their efforts to bring next-generation nuclear technology to space applications. Read more...
May 6, 2026
Spotlight on Divisions: Aerospace Nuclear Science and Technology Division
2:00–3:00PM (3:00–4:00PM EDT)
ANS Members Only
Learn about the Aerospace Nuclear Science and Technology Division during the second of a series of webinars introducing students and young members to ANS Professional Divisions. Read more...
April 30, 2026
An Inside Look at the DOE-NE FY 2027 Budget
2:30–3:30PM (3:30–4:30PM EDT)
The American Nuclear Society and Nuclear Energy Institute invite its members to participate in a special review of the DOE-NE FY 2027 budget request to Congress. Read more...
April 10, 2026
Spotlight on Divisions: Thermal Hydraulics Division
9:00–10:00AM (10:00–11:00AM EDT)
Learn about the Thermal Hydraulics Division during the first of a series of webinars introducing students and young members to ANS Professional Divisions. Read more...
March 31, 2026
Path to Criticality
3:30–4:30PM (4:30–5:30PM EDT)
ANS presents a panel discussion featuring some of the most prominent figures in the nuclear industry's push to criticality. Read more...
March 26, 2026
40 Under 40 Roundtable
12:00–1:00PM (1:00–2:00PM EDT)
Join us for our second annual 40 Under 40 Roundtable webinar featuring some of the up and coming leaders whose innovation and drive are transforming the industry. Read more...
March 11, 2026
Thriving, Not Just Surviving: Neuro-Affirming Strategies for Burnout Prevention & Recovery
11:00AM–12:00PM (12:00–1:00PM EDT)
Join us for a special presentation brought to you by the ANS Cares Committee, Young Members Group, Student Section Committee, and Education, Training, and Workforce Development Division. Read more...
Perspectives on Generation IV Reactors
6:00–7:00PM (7:00–8:00PM EST)
Join Edward A. Friedman, author of Nuclear Energy: Boom, Bust, and Emerging Renaissance, for an educator training webinar exploring the next wave of nuclear innovation: Generation IV reactors. This webinar explores what Generation IV nuclear reactors are and the key attributes that distinguish them from other reactors—such as enhanced safety, sustainability, and waste reduction. Dr. Friedman also discusses the range of Generation IV reactor technologies under development and how their design features expand the potential applications of nuclear energy. Read more...
February 18, 2026
ANS Student Conference 2026 Q&A Webinar
Join members of the Student Conference Planning Committee for an informal, virtual session designed for you to stop by, ask a few questions, and get personalized answers from our team. Read more...
January 29, 2026
Meet the Accelerators of Northern California
Two high school students, who formed the first ANS Accelerators local chapter in Northern California last year, presented on the activities they've engaged in, the nuclear sites they’ve visited, and the Farnsworth–Hirsch nuclear fusor they're currently constructing. Read more...
January 27, 2026
Supplier Showcase
Digital Tools for Power Uprates: Using DVR and PEPSE to Enhance MUR and Performance Studies
1:00–2:00PM (2:00–3:00PM EST)
Join us for a deep dive into the digital technologies transforming power uprate projects. Read more...
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November 20, 2025
The Future of Nuclear in South Carolina
Hear from leading experts from the utility, commercial, and academic world as they discuss how South Carolina can help lead and drive this country's nuclear future. Read more...
October 30, 2025
Overview of ANS STEM Programs and Resources
Explore nuclear science and technology education resources for students, educators, and the public. Read more...
October 23, 2025
Uncharted Waters: Expanding Nuclear Outreach and Workforce Recruiting
Building and Sustaining Long-Term Relationships
2:00–3:30PM (3:00–4:30PM EDT)
Part 3 of the Uncharted Waters series focuses on building and sustaining authentic, long-term relationships with communities and partners beyond that first outreach event. Read more...
October 15, 2025
Reducing Cumulative Radiological Exposure with Advanced Source Term Removal Technologies
1:00–2:00PM (2:00–3:00PM EDT)
This Supplier Showcase webinar discusses recent advancements in ultrasonic cleaning, advanced filtration, and chemical decontamination technologies designed to reduce source term effectively. Read more...
October 9, 2025
Securing the Isotope Supply Chain: A Growing Global Challenge
Hear from experts from government agencies, international organizations, research institutions, and the private sector to discuss the state of isotope supply, the risks of inaction, and the tools we have—both scientific and political—to build a more resilient global system. Read more...
October 1, 2025
Cultivating Trauma-Informed Cultures in Nuclear
Hosted by the ANS Cares Committee, this webinar shares the foundational principles of trauma-informed practice and their application within nuclear materials and engineering environments. Read more...
September 23, 2025
License Renewal: Smarter, Faster, Better
Hear from experts at GSE Solutions and EXCEL Services Corporation on proven strategies and the latest innovations in nuclear plant license renewal. Read more...
September 19, 2025
How to Become a Certified Nuclear Professional
Everything you need to know about our new Certified Nuclear Professional (CNP) credential including eligibility, exam specifications, and how to prepare. Read more...
