The 17th International Symposium on Fusion Nuclear Technology (ISFNT-17) will take place in the historic city of Edinburgh, Scotland, from 6 to 10 September 2027.
The symposium is one of the leading international forums for the fusion community. Scientists, engineers, industry representatives and policymakers will meet to discuss the latest developments in fusion nuclear science and technology.
ISFNT-17 will look at the needs of current fusion facilities and the technology needed for future demonstration and commercial reactors. It supports the global effort to turn fusion energy into a practical source of low-carbon electricity.
Who should attend
Researchers, engineers, industry representatives, policymakers with an interest in fusion nuclear technology.
Where it is
ISFNT-17 will be hosted at the impressive Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC), conveniently located in the heart of Edinburgh with excellent transport links and easy access to the city’s many hotels, restaurants, shops and cultural attractions.
Scientific programme
The scientific programme for ISFNT-17 includes:
- plasma-facing high heat flux components
- blanket technology
- fuel cycle and tritium processing
- material engineering for fusion nuclear technology
- vacuum vessel and ex-vessel systems
- nuclear system design
- safety issues and waste management
- models and experiments for fusion nuclear technology
- repair and maintenance
- burning plasma control and operation
Full details can be found on the official conference website.
Call for abstracts
You can submit an abstract for review. The submission deadline is 23:59 29 January 2027 (Europe/London).
Event details
Date
6 September 2027 8:00 am to 10 September 2027 6:00 pm