

Fusion Revolution: The Pacific Northwest’s Role in a Future of Abundant Clean Energy
This panel will feature leaders from the fusion energy sector in the PNW to discuss innovations, challenges, and the path to commercial fusion power. The PNW region has emerged as a significant hub for fusion energy research and commercialization. Topics include recent breakthroughs in fusion technology and their implications, funding landscape and investment trends in fusion energy, regulatory preparation and policy considerations, timeline projections for commercial fusion power, and the PNW's unique position in the global fusion ecosystem.
Panelists:
Andy Freeberg - Head of Communications, Zap Energy
Hawkins DeFrance - Director of Regulatory Affairs & Safety, Avalanche Energy
Tom Bugert - State and Local Public Affairs, Helion Energy
Jack Moore (moderator) - Fusion Policy Consultant, Clean Air Task Force
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