Commercial Superconductivity Summit (CSS)

For a greener, healthier, more prosperous, and sustainable future Ushering in the industrial era of superconductivity

The Commercial Superconductivity Summit (CSS) promises to be a groundbreaking event, bringing together global leaders in science, industry, and policy to catalyze the next industrial revolution through superconductivity. Hosted by ScGA and MagCorp at the innovative NeoCity campus in Kissimmee, FL, the summit is organized by Dr. Jeff Whelan, Dr. Joe Minervini, Dr. Steve Gourlay, and Prof. Ziad Melhem. It will explore the immense potential of superconductivity to transform energy, healthcare, transportation, and computing. With an agenda rich in expert presentations, industry insights, and collaborative discussions, CSS aims to lay the foundation for a greener, healthier, and more sustainable future powered by advanced technologies.

This two-day event is by invitation, and will feature keynotes from distinguished thought leaders, in-depth working group sessions, and collaborative roundtables tackling grand challenges in commercialization. Attendees will gain invaluable insights into the synergies between superconducting and semiconductor industries, the role of national labs, and the pioneering efforts of the private sector. Networking opportunities, private sector presentations, and guided tours of NeoCity’s cutting-edge facilities will make CSS a landmark event for advancing superconductivity and shaping its strategic roadmap.

Day 1 - February 11th, 2025 (8:30am – 5:30pm)

Start the day by checking in and meeting other attendees.

  • Welcome and Introductions – ScGA and MagCorp (10 min)

  • FL HTS Ecosystem – Governor’s Office and Florida Commerce, David Pieklik, FL, USA (20 min)

  • Superconductivity Global Alliance (ScGA) grand challenges and strategic roadmap – Prof. Ziad Melhem, Chairman of ScGA, Oxford, UK (30 min)

  • Synergies between Semiconductor and Superconducting industries in Florida

  • Overview and Vision of NeoCity – Don Fisher, Osceola County Manager, NeoCity, FL, USA (15 min)

  • NSF CFSIE Overview – Tawny Olore, CEO, Central Florida Semiconductor Institute Engine (CFSIE), FL, USA (15 min)

  • Role of national labs in supporting the commercialization of Superconductivity – Dr. Kathleen Amm, Director of NHMFL, FSU, FL, USA (15 min)

  • Private sector leadership and the MagCorp mission – Dr. Jeff Whalen, CEO, MagCorp, FL, USA (15 min)

Take a brief pause to connect and reflect on the sessions.

  • Role of LTS materials and applications in the commercialization of superconductivity application – Dr Klaus Schlenga, EVP & CTO, Bruker EST, USA. (15 min)

  • Role of HTS materials and applications in the commercialization of superconductivity application – Dr. Sergey Samoilenkov, CEO, Faraday 1867 Holdings LLC, USA. (15 min)

  • Commercialization of Superconductivity in Data Centres in the Age of AI and Quantum – Peter Feldman, CEO QTD Systems, USA. (15 min)

  • Next generation MRI – Josh Hildebrand, Director of Philips MRI, NY, USA. (15 min)

  • High-Temperature Superconducting (HTS) Cables – Dr. Sasha Ishmael, VEIR, MA, USA. (15 min)

  • The State of the Fusion Industry & Importance of Developing a Robust Supply Chain including High Technology Magnets – Andrew Holland, CEO, Fusion Industry Association(FIA), USA. (15 min)

Share ideas and build meaningful connections with peers.

  • WG1,2,3 – Industry, Energy, Power, Transport, Prof. Lance Cooley, Associate lab Director, NHMFL, FSU, USA (15 min)

  • WG4 – Healthcare (WG4) Dr Joe Minervini, CTO Novum Industria LLC, USA. (15 min)

  • WG5 – Superconducting Electronics and Quantum Information Processing) Dr. Holmes Scott. IEEE-IRDS, Independent Consultant (15 min)

  • WG6 – Science Discovery (WG6), Dr Mark Bird, Chief Technology Officer, NHMFL, FSU, USA. (15 min)

Collaborate in focused groups to address key challenges.

  • Assigned roundtables, each with a grand challenge and required to produce deliverables by
    the end of the session

  • Deliverables:
    • Outline the near-term goals and next steps required to achieve them.
    • Identify key private sector players necessary for addressing the challenges, including funding, technical support, supply chain, etc.
    • Explore potential consortia to tackle the identified grand challenges.
    • Develop a framework for a National Strategy for Superconductivity.

Location: NeoCity OC Building, Hosted by ScGA and MagCorp

Day 2 - February 12th, 2025 (9:00am – 11:30am)

• Showcase of Regional Siting Partners, including imec, NeoCity, Skywater, NeoCity Academy, and Valencia College (Dr. Jeff Whalen)

• ScGA Planning Meeting (ScGA Members) (Prof. Ziad Melhem)