2026 marks the shift from fusion theory to industrial reality. As companies have move from labs to factories, discover the five leaders defining the next era of global energy deployment.

China is actively seeking to become the World Fusion Power Hub. Over the past year, Beijing has executed a coordinated strategy by combining reactor-ready engineering progress, the influx of top international talent, and formal institutional backing. This structural momentum suggests China is building the core architecture for a new, multipolar fusion industry.

From bilateral deals to global frameworks, a new wave of international collaboration is reshaping the path to fusion energy. Together, countries are proving that shared progress is the real power behind the stars.

Beyond engineers and physicists, the fusion era demands talent from manufacturing, digital technology, policy, and education—creating one of the most multidisciplinary job ecosystems in modern history. Yet, a growing skills gap threatens to slow progress.

California is turning fusion into industry. Backed by billions in investment and home to the world’s leading fusion companies, the state is no longer treating fusion as science, but as strategy. Can California turn this momentum into economic reality?

The United Kingdom is rapidly positioning itself as a global leader in the pursuit of fusion energy, successfully transforming its rich scientific legacy into a dynamic industrial strategy. Britain is not just contributing to global progress—it is shaping the future of power generation.