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In this dynamic talk, Prof. Dennis Whyte, MIT Plasma Science and Fusion Center, presents a compelling vision for fusion energy as the transformative solution to global energy and climate challenges. He explains how fusion—mimicking the power of stars—offers a carbon-free, virtually limitless, and safe energy source that can scale globally. Prof. Whyte highlights recent breakthroughs at MIT, including the development of high-temperature superconducting magnets that drastically reduce the size and cost of fusion reactors. These innovations have led to the creation of SPARC, a compact fusion experiment, and the spinout of Commonwealth Fusion Systems, aimed at commercializing fusion by the early 2030s. Emphasizing fusion's potential to decarbonize not just electricity, but also heavy industry and fuel production, Whyte outlines a clear, science-driven pathway to realizing practical, scalable fusion power within this decade.