Floris Deurvorst

Floris Deurvorst joined Marvel Fusion in 2022 as Chief of Staff to the CEO, driven by a mission to turn commercial fusion power into reality. During his tenure, he played a key role in securing over USD 200 million in private and public funding. Now serving as Manager of R&D, Floris oversees the strategy and execution of Marvel Fusion’s technology roadmap, leveraging his business acumen alongside his technical expertise in the company’s fusion approach. He holds an MSc in Applied Physics from Delft University of Technology, where he graduated with distinction, and, before joining Marvel Fusion, gained professional experience in investment banking and consulting firms.

Session Overview

Wednesday, 6 November

15:30

Digitalisation & Technology Innovation Sessions Digitalisation & Technology Theatre 15:30 - 16:00

The energy standard of the future: nuclear fusion's leap to commercial reality

The world is facing an urgent need for clean and affordable energy. Nuclear fusion, the energy source of the stars, is considered the holy grail of clean energy: it is limitless, dispatchable and denser than any other energy source on the planet.

Attendee Insights:

By harnessing Nobel Prize-winning laser technology and advanced nanofabrication techniques, Marvel Fusion is pioneering a revolutionary approach to make commercial fusion energy a reality, providing a transformative solution for businesses to decarbonize at competitive cost while enabling a strong economy and sustained prosperity.