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b'Learning to harness fusion in a controlled way \\u2013 recreating the sun on earth, as a clean source of energy \\u2013 is the holy grail of international energy programs. \\n\\nAccording to Dr. Allan Offenberger \\u201cA sustained fusion burn is no longer an academic dream but will be realized in the near future.\\u201d Dr. Offenberger will outline several quite promising options and update us on their progress and status. \\n\\nDr. Offenberger is particularly interested in getting Alberta researchers and industry involved in fusion development. He led an assessment team on behalf of the Alberta Council of Technologies Society (ABCtech) on visits to the major fusion programs around the world last year. He believes Alberta could be a strong contender for the location of the world\\u2019s first fusion power demonstration plant and subsequent use for \\u201cgreener\\u201d oil sands applications.\\n\\nSpeaker: Dr. Allan Offenberger\\nAllan Offenberger is Professor Emeritus of Electrical & Computer Engineering at the University of Alberta. He received his B.A.Sc. and M.A.Sc. degrees (1962, 1963) from the University of British Columbia and Ph.D. degree (1968) from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His research program for more than 40 years has been focused on the development of high power lasers and their application to inertial fusion energy research. He has published extensively and given many invited talks at international conferences, universities, government and industrial laboratories as well as to service and other non-governmental organizations.\\nHis involvement in fusion research has led to the Alberta/Canada Fusion Energy initiative \\u2013 to build a national capability in this important future energy technology based on strong working linkages with international centres. \\nIn retirement, he enjoys his grandchildren, reading, live theatre, a good glass of wine, travel (including vineyards) and visiting friends in many countries (Europe, Japan, USA) as well as Canada. Fusion continues to focus much of Allan\\u2019s time.\\n\\nModerator: Duane Pendergast\\n\\nDate: Thursday, April 9, 2015\\nTime: Noon - 1:30 PM (30 minutes each for presentation, lunch and Q & A)\\nLocation: Country Kitchen Catering (Lower level of The Keg) 1715 Mayor Magrath Dr. S \\nCost: $11.00 (includes lunch) or $2.00 (includes coffee/tea at the presentation only)'