MARKET EXPECTATIONS – THIN FILM IN 2010 AND BEYOND

• When will the economic recovery hit the Thin Film market? How will supply and demand develop in the coming months? Get the answers you need to plan effectively for 2010 from the industry's top minds
• Closing in on grid parity - hear expert predictions on when the Thin Film industry will reach this important milestone, plus insightful discussion on what happens next and whether in fact grid parity will prove to be the holy grail breakthrough we have waited for
• The Photovoltaics (PV) industry is at a stage where it needs to develop a more balanced portfolio of geographical markets - understand what Thin Film can contribute to this and how it's role within the broader market of PV is going to develop

Paula Mints, Principal Analyst- PV Services Program, Navigant Consulting

PANEL SESSION: 
LEVERAGING THIN FILM STRENGTHS FOR QUICK WINS AND LONG TERM GAINS

• The path to long-term Thin Film industry growth - hear leading players in A-si, CIGS, CdTe and micromorph share their insights on the strengths of Thin Film and its potential to be a leading energy technology
• Is Thin Film stuck trying to compete with C-si on price or can it compete on other levels? Hear how industry leaders are counteracting the flooded market caused by the Spanish cap and low C-si prices

Bernhard Dimmler, CEO Wurth Elektronik, Wurth Solar
Dr.Robert Kuba, Managing Director, Schott Solar Thin Film GmbH
Dr.Steffen Schuler, Head of Technology, Global Solar Energy Deutschland

Dr.Nikolaus Meyer, CEO, Sulfurcell

PRICE PER WATT – THIN FILM PRICECHECK

• Take a look at the very latest price reports and hear expert predictions on the expected Euros per watt rate changes in the next few years
• How to compete against higher efficiency PV - discover the keys to competing in a saturated thin film market and what you can do to make your technology stand out from the crowd
• Defining success in the global market for Thin Film - find out what criteria you should be using to evaluate your business and what your biggest challenges are going to be in the near future
• What is really holding back the Thin Film market today?  Is it overcapacity or soft demand? Hear an interesting evaluation of this contentious question based on European market research  

Daniela Schreiber, Head of Strategic Operations, EuPD Research

PANEL SESSION: THIN FILM FUTURE MOVES - NEW MARKETS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Discover everything you need to know about local manufacturing and PPAs - the keys to break into and develop new markets in new territories
• Market constraints and barriers laid bare - hear an in depth and honest assessment of the challenges faced when entering a new market so you can approach fresh opportunities without fear of the unknown
• Exclusive update from international Thin Film manufacturers - hear the industry's leading producers discuss how PV business around the globe will impact Europe's Thin Film manufacturing business
• Your most promising opportunities revealed - identify today's hottest European Thin Film market opportunities and get a glimpse of the role that Thin Film looks set to play in the next generation of PV, including BIPV

Ilias Garidis, COO, Heliosphera
Lynn Sha, General Manager, QS Solar
Cristian Cavazzuti, General Manager Pramac Swiss, Pramac

BALANCE OF SYSTEMS - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Overcoming the penalty incurred by low conversion efficiency in BoS - uncover all the strategies that can help minimize the effect of high installation costs
• Discover the system development considerations you need to take into account before you setting up a manufacturing plant and give yours an edge up on the competition!   
• Get a key overview of today's module specifications and capabilities - what is the optimum module and laminate size with various applications? What are the benefits of the different sizes?

Manfred Baechler, CTO, Phoenix Solar

REAL PERFORMANCE DATA AND ANALYSIS

• Thin Film PV versus C-si - hear how Thin Film shapes up through a detailed analysis of it's relative strengths and weaknesses
• Real life performance data revealed! See the latest numbers from PV plants across Europe that cover the various module technologies and give you a clear picture of Thin Film's performance on the ground today
• Quality assurance throughout all phases of your plant is vital to securing higher yields and establishing your plant's long term success - get a clear understanding of what you can do to take control

Dr.Henrik te Heesen, Head of Operation Management, Meteocontrol

UTILITES SPEAK UP ON THIN FILM PROJECTIONS AND PERFECT PARTNERS

• Hear direct from the top utilities themselves on exactly what they think about Thin Film's potential, it's pros and cons as an energy technology and the extent of the role they think Thin Film will continue to play in the world of solar
• Perfect partnerships - find out first hand what the utility providers look for in their partnerships with renewable energy companies so that you can over deliver and build long term relationships
• Reaching renewable energy benchmarks - hear the latest predictions and plans for Thin Film and how this plays into the long-term development of PV - is Thin Film in a strong position to land many large scale utility projects in the future?

THIN FILM FINANCE - AN INVESTMENT BANK'S  PERSPECITVE AND TIPS FOR SUCCESS

• How to develop your financial plan of action for 2010 - take a close look at the smart moves you can make to overcome the challenges you face in securing initial and ongoing financial backing for your Thin Film project
• Exclusive PV market update - hear how the PV market has lived up to the ambitious promises made in 2007, how companies have continued to raise additional finance and whether we are likely to see an increase in Thin Film new builds during the economic recovery
• Scaling up your Thin Film plant - find out how to navigate the hurdles you face when you need to secure more funds to take your project to the next level – understand all you can do to make your project sound like a safe and attractive investment

Andreas Resch, VP Investment Banking, Citi

ALTERNATIVE FINANCE - MAKE SURE YOU'RE NOT MISSING OUT

• Get the inside track on the various alternative strategies startups and existing companies can use to get backing for their projects – obtain the funds needed to ramp up their offering and stake their claim in this challenging market space
• New financing models - discover what's available and which schemes are out there that can be utilized for Thin Film project financing
• Get a grip on the numerous incentive structures available around the globe, how they differ from region to region and what you can do to capitalize in each territory

Jochen Moesslein, Venture Partner, Capital-E

PANEL SESSION: THIN FILM'S FINANCIAL FUTURE - CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Benefit from an in depth discussion into what is really causing the slow down in Thin Film financing and understand what you can do to ensure your project doesn't get left on the table
• Find out why investors view Thin Film projects as risky and why the guarantees provided by manufacturers to date have so far failed to bring investors around
• Discover where investors are putting their money and what the financial outlook is for Europe and beyond going forward so that you can evaluate the locations that have the best opportunities for securing finance

Manuel Cabrerizo, Executive Director of Project Finance Energy, Voltiq

COST CUTTING STRATEGIES FOR THIN FILM

• Business critical cost cuts - hear how you can achieve higher yields through improving your manufacturing process and put your Thin Film project on the path to higher profit margins
• Find out how you can maintain the stable production of high quality, reliable modules and avoid any unpleasant and unforeseen costs down the road 
• Discover how you can increase your profit margins through the integration of key technology and machinery- learn how choosing the right process and product applications will help close the efficiency gap with crystalline technology

Dr.Rajeewa Arya, CEO, Moser Baer

Olivier Blachier,Worldwide Director PV Business, Air Liquide

INCREASE YOUR PROFIT MARGIN THROUGH NEW BACK-END PROCESSES AND TESTING

• Valuable lessons and innovative processes from the glass and semiconductor industries that can be applied to Thin Film
• Discover how new testing procedures such as electroluminescence analysis can increase yield and efficiency!

Stefan Kaufmann, Head PM & Technology, Komax Solar

PANEL SESSION: TURNKEY VS SPECIALISED EQUIPMENT

• Hear the industry's manufacturing experts discuss how to make the right manufacturing choices and whether turnkey or specialised equipment offers the most cost effective and valuable solutions
• Evaluate the various strengths and weaknesses of each type of approach and find out which solution gives you the best chance of long-term success.
• Is the advantage of low cost of entry offered by turnkey solutions outweighed in the long run by the advantages of specialised equipment?
• Find out how you can set yourself apart from your competition even when you are using a turkey line solution

Fumihiro Tanikawa, Technical Manager Solar Energy Dept., Kaneka Belgium N.V.
Representative TBC, Applied Materials GmbH
Representative TBC, Oerlikon
Paula Mints, Principal Analyst- PV Services Program, Navigant Consulting

CREATING A WIN WIN THIN FILM INDUSTRY INFRASTRUCTURE

• As an industry Thin Film has a lot to gain from increased communication and across the value chain - hear how suppliers and manufacturers are cooperating to improve the efficiency of their systems and lower the costs of raw materials and what your business stands to gain from increased cooperation
• Get a handle on how inter company cooperation looks set to develop further in 2010 and beyond and what you can do to get involved and help push the Thin Film industry into true cost competition with C-si

Carlos Mata Jimenez, Engineering and Quality Manager, T-Solar

GLASS DEPOSITION - REDUCING COSTS AND IMPROVING EFFICIENCY

• Gain a clear understanding of what you can do to improve your glass deposition process and  how it can significantly reduce costs and help you hit your efficiency goals
• Hear an analysis of which manufacturing processes are best suited for different product applications 

Dr.Karl-Heinz Stegemann, VP Technology, Signet Solar

HIGH EFFICIENCY FLEXIBLE SOLAR CELLS AND ROLL-TO-ROLL PROCESSING

• See the very latest information on new flexible solar cells and their breakthrough efficiency contributions, plus get a helpful side by side comparison between flexible cells created with different Thin film technologies
• Uncovering roll-to-roll - find out the challenges and interesting prospects that this manufacturing process offers to the Thin Film industry

Dr. Tiwari Ayodhya, Head of Laboratory for Thin Films and Photovoltaics, EMPA

LATEST ADVANCES IN CELL EFFICIENCY

• Get up to speed with the very latest critical breakthroughs in cell efficiency that are set to shake up the Thin Film PV landscape!
• Closing in on crystalline PV - hear the most recent advances made that will enable Thin Film to be truly competitive with other solar technologies and what you need to do to incorporate these developments into your manufacturing process as fast as possible
• Find out how the thickness reduction of the active layers could significantly impact on materials cost and sustainability. Understand what is the relevance of reducing thickness for each of  today’s Thin Film technologies- CdTE, CIGS, A-Si and Micromorph  

Dr. Jef Poortmans, Program Director of PV Research, IMEC

TANDEM TECHNOLOGY

• Tandem-junction micromorph technology can increase module performance and raise cell efficiency by up to 50%! Find out how it works and how you can reap the benefits
• Is micromorph right for you? Hear an assessment of the various advantages and drawbacks so that you can make an informed decision

Christian Koitzsch, Managing Director, Bosch-Ersol

THIN FILM MATERIALS AND PROCESSES IMPROVEMENTS

• Discover the latest technology improvements in materials (TCO) and deposition processes and learn how choosing the right combination can be the key to unlocking dramatically improved efficiency
• Delve deep into the strengths and weaknesses of the new cheaper materials that are available to you and whether they can help propel your business forward over the long term or only present short term gains

PRINTED SOLAR CELLS

• Hear an expert prediction on when printed solar panels will emerge into the PV market and what this new generation of printing technology will contribute to overall cost reductions!
• Will flexible Thin Film have the capacity to achieve the solar industry standard lifetimes of 25 years? Get an insight into the full potential of this exciting new opportunity!

Dr. B.J. Stanbery, CSO, HelioVolt Corporation