Fusion
Fusion Leaders Convene in London for Global Policy Summit and FIA UK Fusion Forum
Publication: Fusion Industry Association
Author: Aurora Price
Source published: 18/09/2026, 20:51:58 UTC
Briefing created: 19/09/2026, 01:24:55 UTC
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Briefings
On September 14-15, 2026, the Fusion Industry Association (FIA) hosted a UK Fusion Forum in London, preceded by a Global Policy Summit between the UK and US governments. Leaders including Michael Shanks MP and Darío Gil signed a joint statement emphasizing collaboration, regulatory harmonization, and investment. Over 300 participants attended, covering market perspectives, private developer progress, public-private partnerships, and skills development. Key speakers included Kate Kelly (FIA Chair), David Capper (UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero), and numerous industry representatives from companies like Commonwealth Fusion Systems and Helion. The event focused on accelerating commercial fusion deployment through policy alignment and regional supply chain development.
Key points
- The UK and US governments signed a joint statement on September 14, 2026, during the Global Policy Summit, committing to regulatory harmonization and stronger investment in fusion deployment.
- Over 300 participants attended the FIA UK Fusion Forum in London on September 15, 2026, covering market perspectives, private developer progress, and skills development for the 2030s.
Context and limitations
Evidence covers only the September 14-15, 2026 event in London. Data is limited to the FIA's own reporting and does not include independent verification of participant numbers or specific policy outcomes beyond the signed statement.
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