The IEEE Vancouver Section and the IEEE Future Directions Committee are organizing a series of presentations to address the widespread interest in clean energy sources, new nuclear reactor technologies, and the various related issues. This series of talks will cover aspects of nuclear energy and new technologies. These presentations will be of interest both to engineers who are not nuclear specialists, and to the general public who are interested in learning about the technology. TOPIC: Fusion energy: possible scenarios of its long-term impact and public perception DATE: Jan. 7th, 2026 LOCATION: Online PRESENTER: Dr. Francesco Pegoraro This presentation is free. IEEE members and the general public are welcome to attend. Registration is required. This presentation series is organized by: – (https://ieee-sustech.org/2023/ieees-sustech-initiative/) – (https://vancouver.ieee.ca/physics/) – (https://ieee-npss.org/) Co-sponsored by: IEEE Future Directions Committee, IEEE SusTech Initiative Speaker(s): Dr. Francesco Pegoraro Agenda: The presentation will start at 9:00 AM Pacific Time (12:00 EST, 17:00 UTC). 09:00 Welcome and Speaker Introduction 09:10 Presentation 09:45 Questions and Answers 10:00 Presentation ends NOTE Please be sure to leave sufficient time to set up your web browser and / or remote meeting client prior to the start time. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/530868