FusionVision
2026 International Fusion Symposium
EVENT CANCELLED
Experience cutting-edge research that explores breakthrough technologies driving clean-power innovation.
The IEEE 2026 International Fusion Symposium will engage directly with leaders from academia and industry, and revisit the past challenges, achievements, and relentless efforts of people working on nuclear fusion.
CANCELLED
2026
Inaugural Event
3
Days In-Person
3
Keynote Speakers
6
Invited Talks
Presented by IEEE and MIT's Plasma Science & Fusion Center, FusionVision 2026 unites global experts in plasma science, nuclear physics, electrical engineering, materials engineering, and nuclear energy systems to accelerate the realization of commercial nuclear fusion. We invite you to experience cutting-edge research that explores breakthrough technologies driving clean-power innovation. Engage directly with leaders from academia and industry, and revisit the past challenges, achievements, and relentless efforts of people working on nuclear fusion.
Keynote Speakers
Darren Garnier
Marcel Gaudreau
Invited Speakers
Ara N. Knaian
Monica Blank
MPP
Dr. Thomas Klinger
Dr. Kai Shih
Manager of NBI Science, Realta Fusion
Erik Johnson
Commonwealth Fusion Systems
Three days of outstanding talks by keynotes, invited speakers and peer-reviewed authors.
The FusionVision 2026 features one track in one room so you’ll be a part of every conversation, every idea and every breakthrough.
September 22, 23, & 24, 2026
Times shown are local (ET).
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
7:00 – 4:00 PM
Registration/Check-in
8:00 – 8:30 AM
8:30 – 9:00 AM
Keynote Speaker – Steve Wukitch (MIT)
9:20 – 10:20 AM
Session 1: 3 Papers
10:20 – 10:40 AM
Coffee Break
10:40 – 12:00 PM
Session 1: 4 Papers
12:00 – 1:30 PM
Lunch Break
1:30 – 2:30 PM
Session 2: Plasma Heating
Invited Speaker – Dr. Monica Blank (MPP)
2:30 – 3:30 PM
Session 2: 3 Papers
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
7:00 – 4:00 PM
Registration/Check-in
8:00 – 8:30 AM
Opening
8:30 – 9:00 AM
9:20 – 10:20 AM
Session 3: 3 Papers
10:20 – 10:40 AM
Coffee Break
10:40 – 12:00 PM
Session 3: 4 Papers
12:00 – 1:30 PM
Young Professionals/Students Networking Career Fair Lunch (Sponsored by Diversified Technologies, Inc.)
1:30 – 2:30 PM
Session 4: Invited Speaker – Erik Johnson (CFS)
2:30 – 3:30 PM
Session 4: 3 Papers
Refreshments & Fusion Center Tours
Thursday, September 24, 2026
7:00 – 4:00 PM
Registration/Check-in
8:00 – 8:30 AM
Opening
8:30 – 9:00 AM
9:20 – 10:20 AM
Session 5: 3 Papers
10:20 – 10:40 AM
Coffee Break
10:40 – 12:00 PM
Session 5: 3 Papers
12:00 – 1:30 PM
Lunch Break
1:30 – 2:30 PM
Session 6: Invited Speaker – Dr. Kai Shih (Realta Fusion)
2:30 – 3:30 PM
Session 6: 3 Papers
Choose your registration.
Advance Rates
Before August 22, 2026-
IEEE Member: $650
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IEEE Life Member: $400
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IEEE Student Member: $400
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Non-IEEE Member: $750
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Non-IEEE Student: $475
Standard Rates
On or after August 22, 2026-
IEEE Member: $750
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IEEE Life Member: $475
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IEEE Student Member: $475
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Non-IEEE Member: $850
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Non-IEEE Student: $550
Registration includes: Access to the entire conference program, including Keynote and plenary session, parallel technical sessions, poster sessions, conference proceedings, exhibitors, coffee breaks, and lunch.
Refund Policy: No refunds will be issued after Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Prior to Tuesday, September 1, 2026, you may request a refund by emailing k.safina@ieee.org. If approved, a refund will be processed, minus a $50.00 processing fee.
Three days. One stage.
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