Coffee Chats - Powering the Future: Fusion Energy and Regional Opportunity

Coffee Chats is a monthly virtual series hosted by Economic Alliance Snohomish County that connects the public and local businesses to critical discussions shaping Snohomish County’s economy. 

Join Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) for Powering the Future: Fusion Energy and Regional Opportunity, part of our Coffee Chats series, on Tuesday, May 12 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. via Zoom.

Fusion energy is emerging as a long-term innovation with the potential to shape future energy systems, advanced manufacturing, and regional competitiveness. While still in development, fusion-related activity is already influencing research, supply chains, workforce needs, and infrastructure planning in regions positioned to participate early.

Hosted by Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC), this Coffee Chats session explores how fusion innovation—today—connects to regional economic opportunity—tomorrow. This conversation is designed for employers, educators, and community leaders interested in understanding how early-stage innovation ecosystems take shape and what it means for our region.

Meet our Panelists:

• Garrison Marr, Sr. Manager, Power Supply & Resource Planning, Snohomish County PUD
• Andy Freeberg, Head of Communications, Zap Energy
• Diane Kamionka, Executive Director, NW Innovation Resource Center
• Clean Tech Alliance

Panelists will share insights on realistic timelines for fusion development, the importance of ecosystem-building, and how talent, infrastructure, and industry alignment contribute to long-term growth. Rather than focusing on technical details or speculative commercialization, the discussion will center on practical pathways for engagement.

Join us for a forward-looking conversation on how Snohomish County and the broader region can position itself to engage with emerging energy innovation in meaningful and practical ways.

Free to attend | Registration required to receive Zoom link

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