Introduction

In recent years, research in controlled nuclear fusion has experienced a remarkable global boost: not only due to advancements in universities, state laboratories, and international consortia but also because of the emergence of over forty private initiatives aiming to bring fusion from the laboratory to the market. This conference brings together key researchers and guests, including representatives from international research projects, the nuclear fusion industry, the electricity sector, mining, manufacturing, and other strategic areas. Representatives from the Government of Chile and the National Congress also participate.

While the main developments in nuclear fusion have taken place in countries with high technological capabilities, relevant initiatives have also emerged in regions with fewer resources, such as Latin America. Diverse research groups in the region, as well as scientific and technological initiatives, have made progress through strategies involving smaller experiments and device miniaturization, international cooperation, and interdisciplinary approaches, contributing uniquely to knowledge in plasma physics, materials science, and fusion-related technologies.