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2025-04-22 event information

Visit VDE at The smarter E Europe and Intersolar this May

“Accelerating Integrated Energy Solutions” is the mission of The smarter E Europe, the continent’s largest exhibition platform for the energy industry. The event focuses on shaping a future-ready energy landscape by highlighting renewable energy, decentralization, digitalization, and cross-sector solutions that connect electricity, heating, and mobility—driving a sustainable, round-the-clock energy supply.

The smarter E Europe unites four leading energy exhibitions: Intersolar Europe, ees Europe, Power2Drive Europe, and EM-Power Europe. Join us from May 7–9, 2025, at Messe München for this powerhouse event.

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Sabine Behrmann

VDE Renewables GmbH
Phone +49 69 6308-5342
sabine.behrmann@vde.com

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VDE Renewables is exhibiting at Intersolar Europe

Intersolar Europe is the premier global exhibition for the solar industry, showcasing the dynamic growth and innovation shaping the solar market. For over 30 years, it has brought together key players—from manufacturers and suppliers to developers, planners, and startups—under the banner of “Connecting Solar Business.” The event spotlights the latest trends, technologies, and business models driving the industry forward.

The next edition of Intersolar Europe will be held from May 7–9, 2025 at Messe München, as part of The smarter E Europe—the continent’s largest platform for the energy industry. The exhibition will feature 1,450 exhibitors across 105,500 square meters of space.

Visit us at our Booth in Hall A1 booth no. 420, and see our colleagues at:

How to Avoid Nasty Surprises at the End of a (Battery's) Life - ees Europe Conference

Wednesday, May 07, 2025, 09:00 am - 10:30 am - ICM Room 5

Moderated by Patrick Zank - Senior Battery Consultant & Business Development Manager, VDE Renewables

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Solar Technology II: Quality Testing & Reliability of Solar Modules & Balance of Systems - Intersolar Europe Conference

Wednesday, May 07, 2025, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm - ICM Room 14A

Talk by Patrick Zank - Senior Battery Consultant & Business Development Manager, VDE Renewables

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Where do we Stand: Key Elements of a Trust-based Sustainability Strategy in the Energy Sector - Impulses from Europe, the USA and China

Thursday, May 08, 2025, 13:15-14:15 - ees Forum Hall C2.230

Join us for a thought-provoking international panel discussion during The smarter E Europe - the leading platform for clean energy innovation and cooperation. Under the theme “Where Do We Stand in a Trust-bases Sustainability Strategy in the Energy Sector?”, this session brings together renowned experts from the energy industry, finance, insurance, and policy sectors to explore:

  • The current state of the global transformation in the cleantech sector
  • The essential elements of a trust-based sustainability strategy
  • The strategic role The smarter Europe can play in bridging continents

With rising geopolitical tensions, declining market confidence, and mounting bureaucratic hurdles, the need for coordinated, global action has never been more urgent. Our panel will build on discussions from the World Economic Forum 2025 in Davos, including the joint manifesto on the energy transition, and examine how to strengthen:

  • Market confidence
  • Quality and sustainability standards
  • Bankability and insurability of cleantech investments
  • Collaboration across Europe, Asia, and the USA

We welcome our panel participants:

  • Sam Baldwin - Former Senior Expert Whitehouse Administration, CTO of the Department of Energy (DOE), USA
  • Andreas Dill - Head of Green Tech Solutions, Munich RE
  • Armida Hemeling - CEO, Goduni International
  • Till Kellerhoff - Program Director, The Club of Rome
  • Maja Pfister - Head Politics, General Association of Insurers
  • Svenja Reimer - Head Sustainability & Economy Commission, Senate of Economy, Germany

The session will be moderated by Daniel Fuchs, CCO of the EUPD Group and Burkhard Holder, director of Trends and Innovation, VDE Group.

The Panel is brought to you in partnership and with the support of with World Systemic Forum, UNIDO, Senate of Economy Europe, Munich RE, The Club of Rome, Intermedia, EUPD Research, VDE, The smarter E Europe.

Expect a dynamic dialogue with top voices from Europe, China, and the USA, all committed to reshaping the future of energy and climate policy. This session is a unique opportunity to connect, share ideas, and contribute to a more sustainable, globally coordinated energy future.

Thursday, May 8, 2025
13:15 – 14:15
Munich Fair, Forum Hall C2.230

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Day tickets to the fair are available on request. Please contact Sabine Behrmann to enquire. 

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