Inside the UK’s Fusion Revolution: Tokamak Energy & Astral Systems Explain What’s Next

In this Foresight Webinar, we explore the rapidly evolving UK fusion landscape—from near-term commercial applications to long-term clean power generation. Hosted by Tiernan Phipps, this session brings together two industry leaders to unpack the opportunities, technologies, and national strategy shaping the future of fusion in Britain.

Speakers:

Dr. David Kingham, Executive Vice Chairman, Tokamak Energy

Demonstrates real spherical tokamak plasma experiments
Explains how high-temperature superconducting magnets unlock compact fusion
Reveals new commercial pathways in data centres, life sciences & defence
Discusses how fusion fits into the UK's wider industrial strategy

Talmon Firestone, CEO, Astral Systems

Showcases compact fusion devices that operate continuously
Explains solid-state fusion breakthroughs inspired by NASA research
Highlights the world-first achievement in tritium breeding using fusion neutrons
Shows how fusion can solve critical shortages in medical isotopes
Introduces fusion–fission hybrid concepts for neutron multiplication and waste transmutation

Together they explore:

The Clean Power 2030 mission
Tritium supply challenges and decentralised breeding
Commercialising fusion before grid electricity
The role of UK policy, STEP, and public–private partnerships
How fusion R&D is already creating valuable spin-off industries

This is one of the most comprehensive and accessible explorations of how the UK can become a global fusion leader—scientifically, industrially, and commercially.