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Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
September 8–11, 2025
Atlanta, GA|Atlanta Marriott Marquis
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Startup looks to commercialize inertial fusion energy
Another startup hoping to capitalize on progress the Department of Energy’s Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory has made in realizing inertial fusion energy has been launched. On August 27, San Francisco–based Inertia Enterprises, a private fusion power start-up, announced the formation of the company with the goal of commercializing fusion energy.
Technical Session|Panel|Sponsored by FED
Tuesday, June 17, 2025|3:15–5:00PM CDT|Chicago Ballroom A
Session Chair:
Pierre-Clement A. Simon
Session Organizer:
Alternate Chair:
Paul W. Humrickhouse
The advent of the private fusion industry has resulted in a growth in careers available in the fusion industry. This panel session on careers in the fusion energy industry highlights this rapid growth and the diverse opportunities in the field, ranging from research and development to operations and maintenance. Industry experts from industry, academia, and national laboratories will discuss the opportunities in the fusion energy field and the need for a skilled workforce with a strong foundation in STEM disciplines. Furthermore, they will address the educational pathways and skill sets that will be critical for individuals seeking to enter and advance within this cutting-edge sector.
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