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Washington, DC|The Westin Washington, DC Downtown
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Disney World should have gone nuclear
There is extra significance to the American Nuclear Society holding its annual meeting in Orlando, Florida, this past week. That’s because in 1967, the state of Florida passed a law allowing Disney World to build a nuclear power plant.
August 6–9, 2017
The Nuclear Option - Clean, Safe, Reliable & Affordable
Amelia Island, FL|Omni Amelia Island Plantation
The 2017 Utility Working Conference & Vendor Technology Expo will be hosted at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort in Amelia Island, FL from August 6-9. All meeting activities, plenary sessions, technical sessions and exhibits and will be held at the hotel (unless otherwise noted). The special group rate for the conference starts at $170+. A limited number of rooms are reserved at this rate. A limited number of government rated rooms will also be available. Hotel Information: Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort 39 Beach Lagoon Road Amelia Island, Florida 32034 UWC housing link: Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort Reservations must be made by Friday, July 14, 2017, or before the group rooms are sold out. Prevailing hotel rates may apply after this date or when the group rooms are sold out, whichever occurs first. **PLEASE NOTE: ALL room cancellations must be made before JULY 5, 2017 in order to avoid forfeiting your deposit.**
General Chair:
Brad Adams (Engineering Vice President, Southern Nuclear Operating Company)
Assistant General Chair:
Donald R. Hoffman (President/CEO, EXCEL Services Corporation)
Program Chair:
Dan Churchman (Engineering Director, Southern Nuclear Corporation)
Assistant Program Chairs:
Dan Doran (Director of Engineering, Exelon)
Vince Gilbert (Chief Knowledge Officer, EXCEL Services Corporation)
