Great Lakes Fusion Energy Summit 2026 – Part 2

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Fusion energy is moving from vision to reality. With the first grid-scale power plants expected to be operational in the early 2030s, now is the time to build on Wisconsin’s leadership in this transformative industry. 5 Lakes Institute will host the Great Lakes Fusion Energy Summit on May 5, 2026 in Madison to explore how our region can capitalize on this next wave of innovation and economic growth.

Coverage features the following:

• KEYNOTE CHAT #1 The Fusion Supply Chain: Opportunities and Challenges l Steffi Diem, UW-Madison; Kieran Furlong, Realta Fusion; Chris Good, Induction Partners I Moderator: Tim De Chant, TechCrunch