With global investment in fusion research reaching new highs, the fusion industry is entering a new era of innovation. Key challenges facing fusion today include technological hurdles, regulatory frameworks, and workforce development. This panel will examine the progress towards commercially viable fusion as well as the collaborations between private companies, national laboratories and universities which are essential in the path forward for scaling fusion to meet global energy needs. Industry and academic experts will discuss recent breakthroughs, current challenges, and the role of fusion in a low-carbon future.

Panelists

  • Eric J. Lang (Univ. New Mexico)
  • Arpan Sircar (ORNL)
  • Tyler Abrams (General Atomics)
  • Tara M. Pandya (ORNL)
  • Cody Dennett (Commonwealth Fusion Systems)

Discussion

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