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:

Stuart Allen
Stuart Allen
FusionX
CEO
Greg Baker
Greg Baker
Alumni Ventures
Executive Partner
Christian Bjelland
Christian Bjelland
Lowercarbon Capital
Operating Partner and Head of Capital Formation & Strategic Partnerships
Brett Castelli
Brett Castelli
Morningstar
Equity Analyst
Jake Chapman
Jake Chapman
Paragon D&E
Chief Operating Officer
Jill Enos
Jill Enos
TitletownTech
Managing Partner
Kieran Furlong
Kieran Furlong
Realta Fusion
CEO & Co-Founder
Kathleen Gallagher
Kathleen Gallagher
5 Lakes Institute
Executive Director
Michael Ginsberg
Michael Ginsberg
Tokamak Energy
President

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.