Leaders from U.S. national laboratories and industry will come together at Fermilab on October 13 to participate in a special public evening focused on the future of fusion energy.
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Dr. Kim Budil will present, “Fusion: The Promise, the Progress and the Path Ahead.” She will then be joined by Fermilab Director Norbert Holtkamp, Argonne National Laboratory Director Paul Kearns, Oak Ridge National Laboratory Associate Director Joe Hoagland, and industry to discuss the role of the national laboratories in advancing fusion energy and how this promising technology can be leveraged for societal benefit.
WHAT: Special Public Evening at Fermilab: Fusion Energy
WHEN: Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, 5–6:45 p.m. CT
WHERE: Ramsey Auditorium, Wilson Hall, Fermilab, Batavia, Illinois
The event is open to the public, but registration is required. REAL ID-compliant identification is required to access Fermilab.
Registration is required.
Note: REAL ID-compliant identification is required to access Fermilab.
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