American Nuclear Society Holds 17 th Annual Utility Working Conference "People Achieving Excellence" Is Theme
The 17th annual Utility Working Conference of the American Nuclear Society is being held this week, Aug. 8-11, at the Amelia Island Plantation in Florida. This gathering recognizes the importance of management and knowledge to the success of the nuclear industry.
- (1888PressRelease) August 11, 2010 - La Grange Park - The American Nuclear Society (ANS) is holding its 17th annual Utility Working Conference August 8 through 11 at the Amelia Island Plantation, Amelia Island, Florida, Executive Director Jack Tuohy, P.E., announced today. "This year's theme, 'People Achieving Excellence' is abundantly demonstrated by the exceptional panels and workshops that attendees can expect at this year's conference," he said.
"For people and organizations in the nuclear power industry, this is the most important gathering in the world," he continued. We've got the best panels and talent imaginable this year, all of which recognize the importance of management and knowledge to the success of the industry."
Panels include "Nuclear Knowledge Management," "People Excel through Executive Example" "Life After 40 - a People or Technology Problem," and Licensed Operator Training Workshops." "These opportunities are designed to help the professionals working in our industry with all aspects of their operations. We recognize that they need to be prepared to face the challenges of the 21st century and the nuclear renaissance, and this sort of information sharing does exactly that," Tuohy continued.
Over 85 exhibitors from all across the world will also participate in the Vendor Technology Expo. They will support the Working Conference with their displays of technology of all types necessary to nuclear power and services ranging from design to build to regulatory consulting.
In addition, this year's conference will also be the location of three prestigious industry awards:
• The 2010 Utility Leadership Award, recognizing outstanding leadership in the nuclear power industry
• The 2010 Plant Achievement Award for Innovation and Breakthrough in New Technology, and
• The 2010 Utility Achievement Award for Outstanding Performance in Plant Operations
"We are delighted to have so many senior industry leaders sharing their talent and expertise at this conference," said Joe Colvin, President of ANS. "With their help we can address the challenges our industry faces today and ensure that we continue to deliver the exceptional industry performance that powers the daily comfort and needs of us all."
Established in 1954, ANS is a professional organization of engineers and scientists devoted to the peaceful applications of nuclear science and technology. Its 11,000 members come from diverse technical backgrounds covering the full range of engineering disciplines as well as the physical and biological sciences. They are advancing the application of these technologies to improve the lives of the world community through national and international enterprise within government, academia, research laboratories and private industry.
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