SOFT 2024 Symposium
22-09-2024 - 27-09-2024
The Symposium on Fusion Technology (SOFT) 2024 in Dublin highlighted the Netherlands' contributions to fusion research, with active participation from Dutch Institute for Fundamental Energy Research (DIFFER), Eindhoven Institute for Renewable Energy Systems (EIRES), and industry partners. The event provided an excellent platform to showcase Dutch advancements, including the work at DIFFER on divertors and the Magnum-PSI facility.
Paul Hieltjes of DIFFER noted: “Our stand at SOFT is well attended; we are perfectly located, and the participants are well visible on the SOFT website. What I like most about SOFT is the international aspect. I spoke to people from the USA, Japan, China, the UK, and many EU countries.”
Participants praised SOFT as a valuable opportunity to enhance visibility and foster international collaborations. All Dutch stakeholders plan to maintain their strong presence at ITER Business Forum (IBF) 2025, further strengthening the Netherlands' role in global fusion innovation.
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