Accelerating Commercial Fusion: the role of Industry and Academia

Is fusion energy just around the corner? Recent years have seen several dramatic advances in this field: fusion ignition by lasers at the National Ignition Facility, 59 megajoules of fusion energy by the magnetic approach in the United Kingdom, and most importantly the emergence of a vibrant fusion private sector backed by $7 billion of venture capital funding.
How can progress in fusion be accelerated? This panel and event will explore the progress and plans in the private sector, discuss the ambitious timelines of leading fusion startup companies, and identify the challenges facing the sector.
What is academia’s role? Hosted by Columbia University, one of the nation’s premier academic programs in this field, the panel will also discuss the essential role of university programs in performing early-stage R&D, developing new concepts, and building the fusion workforce of tomorrow.
You are invited to participate in this public event, which will feature a panel discussion, tour of the Columbia Plasma Physics Laboratory, and reception. A part of Climate Week NYC 2024, come visit a working laboratory at the cutting edge of this exciting clean energy technology.
Schedule of Events
3:00-3:30 PM Registration, lobby, Davis Auditorium, 412 CEPSR
3:30-5:00 PM Panel Discussion, Davis Auditorium, 412 CEPSR
5:00-6:00 PM Tour of Columbia's Plasma Physics Laboratory, 101 Mudd
6:00-7:00 PM Reception, 200 Mudd
Venue
Registration and the panel discussion will take place in Davis Auditorium, 412 CEPSR, (campus level), at 530 W. 120th Street, between Broadway and Amsterdam. The lab tour and reception will take place in the Mudd Building, 500 W. 120th Street.
Campus map/directions/parking
Accessibility
Columbia University makes every effort to accommodate individuals with disabilities. If you require disability accommodations to attend an event at Columbia University, please contact the Office of Disability Services at 212.854.2388 or [email protected].
This event is part of Climate Week at Columbia Engineering.

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