Great Lakes Fusion Energy Supply Chain Forum

The first grid-scale fusion power plants are expected to be operational in the early 2030s and the global fusion energy market is predicted to grow to $1 trillion by 2050. As the industry transitions from academic lab research to commercial scaling, now is the time to strategize an entry point and avoid being locked out by early movers. This program is open to operating companies that are supplying or interested in supplying the fusion industry. The interactive agenda includes:

Industry Info: FusionX Group. FusionX tracks the commercialization, financing, and industrial scaling of nuclear fusion across the globe. Through research, global industry connections, and international conferences, this organization has its finger on the pulse of the industry. Hear about industry funding, the cost and potential for fusion power, current and future bottlenecks and more. Matthew Perks, Executive Director, FusionX Group.

Fusion at Work: SHINE Technologies. One of the oldest and most established companies in the global fusion industry, SHINE is backed by $1.4B of investments and this year received a conditional commitment of up to $263M from the Department of Energy to complete construction of its Chrysalis facility, which uses fusion-driven systems to produce a vital medical isotope. We’ll discuss SHINE’s procurement process, current and future supply chain needs, sourcing priorities, pain points, and more. Ross Radel, Chief Technology Officer and John Schaefer, Senior Buyer.

Supplier Stories: Hear from several operating companies about their experiences supplying the fusion industry and get valuable information about product and regulatory requirements, necessary certifications and more. Patrick McGowan, Owner, Curvilinear Components, LLC. Emily Ondras, Global Supply Chain Manager, Kurt J. Lesker Co.

Moderators: Kyle Crum, President, Infinity EDM and Machining; Aina Vilumsons, President, Wisconsin Procurement Institute.

Partner Lab: The Helically Symmetric eXperiment (HSX) stellarator routinely achieves electron temperatures above 2 keV, making it the world’s highest-performing quasi-symmetric stellarator. Hear from the researcher in charge of this experiment about the components it needs to operate and opportunities to partner with his lab. Benedikt Geiger, Associate Professor, Department of Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics, University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Unless otherwise noted, chats will be moderated by Kathleen Gallagher, Pulitzer Prize winner; 5 Lakes Institute Executive Director.

You’ll also enjoy small group networking sessions.