Scaling Fusion Energy – Industry & Investor Perspectives: NYC Climate Week 2024
Scaling Fusion Energy – Industry & Investor Perspectives: NYC Climate Week 2024
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Join the Fusion Industry Association (FIA) and Jefferies for an event on Monday, September 23rd for NYC Climate Week. Hear from leading investors and fusion startups on the status of the fusion energy industry, investment driving acceleration, and insight into scaling. We invite you to join us as we discuss a clean energy future powered by fusion.
Agenda:
1:30: Check in
2:00: Opening remarks
- Andrew Holland, Chief Executive Officer, Fusion Industry Association
- Aniket Shah, Managing Director, Global Head of Sustainability and Transition Strategy, Jefferies
2:15: Founder & investor conversation
- Benj Conway, Chief Executive Officer, Zap Energy
- Sam Bursten, Principal, Energy Impact Partners
2:45: Panel discussion on industry & investment
- Brian Berzin, Chief Executive Officer, Thea
- Charlie Baynes-Reid, Chief Financial Officer, Type One Energy
- Jim McNiel, Chief Growth Officer, TAE Technologies
- Kate Kelly, Chief of Staff, Avalanche Energy
- Moderator: David Dolezal, Global Head of Energy Transition Investment Banking, Jefferies
3:45: Coffee break
4:00: Discussion on commercializing & scaling climate tech
- Laurens Speelman, Principal, The Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI)
- Megan Wilson, Chief Strategy Officer, General Fusion
- Phil Larochelle, Partner, Breakthrough Energy Ventures
- Rick Needham, Chief Commercial Officer, Commonwealth Fusion Systems
- Katie Rae, CEO & Managing Partner at Engine Ventures
- Moderator: Charles Boakye, Energy Transition Strategist, Jefferies
4:55: Closing thoughts
5:00 – 6:00: Drinks reception
Event page on Climate Week NYC website:
Please reach out to Caroline Anderson, FIA Manager for Outreach, with any questions: caroline@fusionindustryassociation.org
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