On November 26-28, a Fusion Industry Association (FIA) delegation of startups and suppliers met with Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) in Strasbourg. The FIA delegation to the European Parliament engaged with MEPs across political groups and countries, raising awareness on fusion and putting forward key messages and opportunities to advance European leadership in the sector.
The Fusion Industry Association (FIA) and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have announced a partnership to work together on efforts accelerating commercial fusion. IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi and FIA Chief Executive Officer Andrew Holland signed the agreement on November 6 in Rome, alongside the inaugural World Fusion Energy Group meeting.
On November 6, government ministers, senior officials, and fusion industry leaders from across the globe gathered in Rome for the inaugural meeting of the World Fusion Energy Group (WFEG). Co-organized by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the Italian government, the event highlighted the growing international efforts in commercializing fusion power.
On November 5, FIA CEO Andrew Holland testified before the Italian Chamber of Deputies, Committee on Economic Activities, Trade and Tourism, and Committee on Environment, Territory and Public Works in their “Fact-finding investigation into the role of nuclear energy in the energy transition and the decarbonization process” on behalf of the Fusion Industry Association.
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves announced the United Kingdom’s Autumn Budget 2024 on October 30, outlining key provisions and missions for “Rebuilding Britain” and areas of targeted government support going forward. The budget notes a heavy emphasis on greater support for “Innovation,” including fusion energy.
The Fusion Industry Association (FIA) is hiring immediately for a paid, part-time intern with in-person work opportunity in DC as needed.
The FIA is seeking a dedicated and skilled Manager for Public Policy to join our team to shape FIA’s advocacy efforts, managing direct outreach to government bodies, prioritizing and organizing the membership and the Association’s leadership direct engagement with policymakers, and coordinating across the Association.
The FIA is seeking an experienced and motivated Director for Events and Membership to expand FIA’s already active events program and engage a rapidly growing membership.
On September 23, the Fusion Industry Association and Jefferies co-hosted an event on “Scaling Fusion Energy – Industry & Investor Perspectives” for Climate Week in New York. Fusion developers and investors provided their perspectives on the status of the fusion energy industry, investment driving acceleration, and insight into scaling. Special thanks to the speakers on our various panels.
The Fusion Industry Association launched its election vision document on “Bringing Fusion Energy to the U.S. Grid”, laying out key priorities and asks ahead of the upcoming U.S. presidential election. The time for action is now. Industry and global government activity is accelerating and will not wait. The decisions made by the next President and Congress will be pivotal, determining, by the end of the President’s first term, whether the U.S. remains at the forefront of commercializing fusion energy or cedes its leadership.