Prince Albert II opened the second Monaco Clean Fusion Forum on Monday 28th April at the Yacht Club de Monaco, addressing an international audience of researchers, energy experts and industry leaders gathered to discuss advances in nuclear fusion and artificial intelligence.
Organised with the support of the Prince Albert II Foundation, the forum aimed to foster dialogue between public and private sectors on the future of clean energy. In his opening remarks, the Prince highlighted the need for greater cooperation and innovation in tackling climate change, describing nuclear fusion as a potential cornerstone of future sustainable energy systems.
Throughout the day, the forum featured panel discussions, keynote addresses and live demonstrations. Attendees included senior figures from the International Atomic Energy Agency, Texas Instruments, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, and private-sector firms such as Alpha Ring, a company specialising in micro-fusion technology.
Alpha Ring presented what it described as the world’s first Fusion AI Data Centre, a platform designed to consolidate experimental and theoretical data for researchers around the world. The system, powered by artificial intelligence, enables remote diagnostics, data analysis, and virtual collaboration aimed at accelerating developments in fusion energy.
Panels also explored public awareness of fusion, the role of education in developing a skilled workforce, and the potential of AI in enhancing scientific research. A compact educational fusion unit, the Alpha-E system, was also on display, offering a scaled-down model designed for classroom use.
The Monaco Clean Fusion Forum is expected to return in future years as part of the Principality’s broader efforts to support environmental innovation and global scientific collaboration.
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