A brand-new element has been added to the programme of the 26th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (26th EU PVSEC).
The first edition of the EU PVSEC Business Forum focuses on one of the key questions for the global PV industries: Are PV Industrys Business Models of Today Suitable for Tomorrows Markets? The EU PVSEC Business Forum addresses to the top management of the global PV industry, finance sector, research and analysis. It takes place on Wednesday, September 7, 2011, from 14:00 to 17:30.
The EU PVSEC Business Forum approaches the topic from different perspectives:
- What are the limits of todays business models?
- What are the challenges of the global markets for the PV industry?
- How will business of the PV industry look like in 2013? 2015? 2020?
- What company structures will be required?
- What are the critical success factors: political, financial, technological?
- Will the players of tomorrow be globally integrated (PV) companies?
Four overview presentations lead into a moderated panel discussion, focusing on the critical success factors, on strategic, structural, financial and organisational aspects of the future PV industry. The panel is moderated by Melinda Crane, Chief Political Correspondent, Deutsche Welle, Berlin, Germany.
Programme of the EU PVSEC Business Forum 2011:
14:00 14:20 The Global PV Markets of Tomorrow
Henning Wicht, Senior Director & Principal Analyst, i-Suppli
14:20 14:40 Business Models for Tomorrows PV Industry
Paul Brody, Global Electronics Industry Leader, Global Business Services, IBM
14:40 15:00 Finance Requirements and Resources for Tomorrows PV Industry
Guido Agostinelli, Senior Technology Associate, Good Energies
15:00 15:20 Political Frameworks and the Global PV Industry
Maja Wessels, Executive Vice President Public Affairs, First Solar
15:30 17:00 Moderated Panel Discussion:
Are the business models of today suitable for tomorrows markets?
Panelists:
- Guido Agostinelli, Senior Technology Associate, Good Energies
- Paul Brody, Global Electronics Industry Leader, Global Business Services, IBM
- Peter Pauli, CEO, Meyer Burger Technology
- Maja Wessels, Executive Vice President Public Affairs, First Solar
- Henning Wicht, Senior Director & Principal Analyst, i-Suppli
From 17:00 networking reception
Share the latest views on the future success factors of the global PV industry. Access with a valid Ticket for the 26th EU PVSEC Conference or Special One Day Ticket for EU PVSEC Parallel Events for Wednesday, 7 September 2011.
Background EU PVSEC
For many years, the European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition has combined a renowned international scientific conference with a leading PV industry exhibition and trade fair. Every year, during five days of conference and four days of trade fair, new products and technical innovations from all areas of photovoltaics and from all over the world are on show.
The EU PVSEC is supported by European and international organisations such as the European Commission, UNESCO – United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, Natural Sciences Sector, WCRE – World Council for Renewable Energy, IPVEA – the International Photovoltaic Equipment Association and EPIA – the European Photovoltaic Industry Association. The Technical Programme is coordinated by the European Commission, DG Joint Research Centre.
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