A FusionX Roadshow

Where the Midwest Meets the Future of Fusion Energy

Forging meaningful connections between senior decision-makers from fusion companies, supply chain leaders, motivated investors, and Midwest allies in the heart of the Great Lakes region.

Conference Center at 120 South Riverside Plaza

Chicago, Illinois, USA

July 21, 2025

Held in partnership with the 5 Lakes Institute, FusionX:GreatLakes Roadshow is designed to introduce institutional investors, strategic capital providers, and industry stakeholders to emerging opportunities in fusion energy and its growing supply chain.

Fusion energy is no longer a distant promise. The Great Lakes region is positioning itself at the heart of this transformation, with the Midwest's deep pool of capital and strong industrial base paving the way for a thriving fusion energy sector.

At FusionXInvest:GreatLakes, participants will gain insights into:

  • Fusion's commercialization roadmap—and why now is the perfect time to invest.

  • Case-studies with SHINE Technologies and Realta Fusion, showcasing real-world investment and scaling strategies.

  • Direct discussions between fusion leaders, supply chain innovators, and investors focused on partnership and capital deployment.

  • Practical strategies for structuring and de-risking investments in fusion and advanced manufacturing sectors.

Who will be there

Innovators

from pre-seed start-ups to C-suite executives from established spin-outs

Investors

including climate-tech, deep-tech, VC, PE, institutionals and strategics

Advisors

from funders, public sector allies, law firms and consultants

Featured Supporters

Speakers

Hear from industry experts and engage in meaningful conversations with peers, confirmed participants include:

Greg Keenan
Greg Keenan
WARF Ventures
Senior Director
John Kermath
John Kermath
London Green City
Co-Founder & General Partner
Romi Mahajan
Romi Mahajan
Exofusion
CEO
John Myer
John Myer
Husch Blackwell
Senior Counsel
Christian Newton
Christian Newton
U.S. Department of Energy
Chief of Staff, Office of Science
David Nowak
David Nowak
Sentry Equipment
VP Engineering
Greg Piefer
Greg Piefer
SHINE Technologies
Founder & CEO
Bibake Uppal
Bibake Uppal
Kyoto Fusioneering America Ltd.
Head of KF America
Patty Wexler
Patty Wexler
Avila VC
Founder & General Partner

Venue

FusionX:GreatLakes will take place in Chicago in the heart of the Great Lakes region at the Conference Center at 120 South Riverside Plaza.

Conference Center, 120 South Riverside Plaza, Chicago, IL, 60606

FusionXInvest:GreatLakes is where Midwest investors meet the future of fusion. Join us in Chicago for an inside look at the commercialization roadmap, investable opportunities, and the Midwest’s emerging role in building the fusion energy supply chain.