The 29th IAEA Fusion Energy Conference (FEC) will start on Monday in London, United Kingdom, with a high-level Ministerial panel and the presentation of a new IAEA publication providing authoritative information and updates on fusion energy. The conference will be held from 16 to 21 October, bringing together prominent scientists, researchers, engineers, and other stakeholders representing both the public and private sectors.
The FEC is organized by the IAEA and hosted by the Government of the United Kingdom through the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA).
A press conference with IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi and UKAEA CEO Prof Sir Ian Chapman will occur on Monday, 16 October, at 12:00 CEST (11:00 BST).
At the FEC, Director General Grossi will present the first edition of the IAEA World Fusion Outlook.
This new regular publication is slated to become a global reference for fusion energy research, development, and prospective deployment as a source of clean and abundant energy. He will also discuss progress in fusion research and development and underline the IAEA’s essential role in fusion development.
Director General Grossi and UK Minister for Nuclear and Networks Andrew Bowie will open the conference.
They will also participate in a panel discussion chaired by Prof Sir Ian Chapman and including other international speakers:
- Ms Bettina Stark-Watzinger, German Federal Minister of Education and Research
- Mr Pietro Barabaschi, Director-General of ITER
- Mr Jean Paul Allain, Associate Director of Science for Fusion Energy Sciences, DOE
- Mr Satoshi Konishi, Co-Founder and Chief Fusioneer of Kyoto Fusioneering Ltd
The world’s leading fusion experts will deliver more than 100 presentations. Side events, technical tours, webinars, and exhibition booths offer complementary information. More information on the event is available here.
The IAEA has played a pivotal role in promoting international cooperation on fusion research and has been driving scientific and technological advancements in the field. First held in Salzburg, Austria, in 1961, the FEC has been the leading platform for key physics and technology discussions and innovative concepts related to nuclear fusion.
Registration
Journalists can follow the press conference, all conference proceedings and side events in person or through streaming on the IAEA Conferences and Meetings app (iOS, Android) upon registration under this link .
For further questions, including interview requests, please contact press@iaea.org and mediaenquiry@ukaea.uk.
UKAEA can provide fusion energy stock photos and b-roll footage to supplement any photos and footage from the conference, please email MediaEnquiry@ukaea.uk.
The IAEA and fusion
The IAEA has played a pivotal role in promoting international cooperation on fusion research and has been driving scientific and technological advancements in the field. Organised by the IAEA for the first time in 1961 in Salzburg, Austria, the FEC has been the leading platform for key physics and technology discussions and innovative concepts related to nuclear fusion.
Founded in 1960 by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Nuclear Fusion is the leading journal in the field. The Editorial Office is based at IAEA headquarters in Vienna, Austria, and administers the peer-review process. Production, distribution, subscription fulfilment and marketing of Nuclear Fusion in print and electronic form are undertaken by IOP Publishing, which is based in Bristol, UK. This co-publishing arrangement has been in place since 2002 and combines the IAEA’s outstanding peer review and dedicated author services with the publishing expertise of IOP Publishing. Today, the journal continues its tradition as a leading voice of the worldwide fusion community while offering the most up-to-date electronic services.