Connecting fusion innovation and investors
UKAEA, Culham Campus, Oxfordshire
September 16th 2026
In partnership with
Innovations, curated 1:1 meetings, & exclusive access
Fusion is already generating profits from non-power applications of technology and is generating early-stage innovations with commercial applications in fusion and a wide range of high-growth sectors.
FusionXInnovation will be a diverse day, built around an innovation showcase of early stage or pre-commercial opportunities. connecting the full spectrum of fusion-related investment opportunities to existing and potential investors, funders, partners and customers.
Who will be there
Investors
Climate-tech, deep-tech, VC, PE, institutionals, and strategics evaluating fusion and the opportunities it is catalysing across multiple segments
Innovators
Founders and executives, from pre-seed to C-suite, driving fusion and its adjacent sectors
Supply Chain
Precision manufacturers, component suppliers, and technology innovators serving fusion, the fusion supply-chain
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| 9:30 AM | Registration & Coffee Assemble, register, and connect with fellow participants ahead of the day’s programme. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Half-Day Conference: From Innovation to Commercialisation A focused set of sessions exploring how fusion-driven innovation is translating into commercial opportunities.
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| 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | Networking Lunch A long, informal networking lunch connecting participants, speakers, and partners, designed to encourage conversation and build relationships across sectors. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Afternoon Streams (Parallel Sessions) Stream 1: Investor Showcase & 1:1 Meetings An open showcase where participants can move between company stands, engage directly with innovators, and explore early-stage and pre-commercial opportunities across fusion and related technologies. Alongside this, a separate programme of pre-arranged 1:1 meetings connects investors, companies, and strategic partners for more focused discussions around collaboration, investment, and commercial pathways. Stream 2: Private Tours of UK Atomic Energy Authority Facilities An exclusive opportunity to visit world-leading fusion facilities at Culham. Participants will gain direct exposure to the infrastructure and engineering underpinning fusion, including access to areas associated with the Joint European Torus (JET), one of the most significant magnetic confinement experiments ever built. The tour will highlight the breadth of innovation catalysed by fusion, from advanced robotics and remote handling systems to materials science, and diagnostics, and how these capabilities are translating into commercial opportunities across multiple sectors. The visit is designed to provide practical context to the sector, while creating opportunities for informal interaction and discussion between participants. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Networking Activity A structured networking session designed to move beyond small talk, helping participants connect, find common ground, and identify opportunities to work together. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Partner
Connect with the entire fusion ecosystem
"... a spectacular event. I was really impressed by the turnout of leading strategic and industrial corporations from the region" Brian Berzin, CEO, Thea Energy