ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

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Online Conference " The Future of Solar Energy: Trends and Innovations 2026" will be organized by Sowa Solutions on 26th of February 2026 at 10am EST / 16h CET.

Main partner of the conference is Young America Capital, a metro-New York headquartered investment banking firm, registered as a SEC - registered Broker - Dealer and Member of FINRA, SIPC, MSRB.

The conference will show most recent market trends and projects regarding solar energy. The purpose of this event is to provide a comprehensive overview of the current landscape of solar energy, including the latest technological breakthroughs, market dynamics, and regulatory developments.

Throughout the conference, industry experts and thought leaders will share their knowledge and expertise on topics such as technology advancements in solar energy, possibility of there integration with batteries and solar expanding applications.
 

The event will also show the business opportunities and investment prospects in the solar market, offering attendees the chance to network with key stakeholders, industry professionals, and potential partners. Furthermore, the conference will provide a platform for discussions on the challenges and opportunities facing the solar industry, as well as the drivers and barriers to widespread adoption and commercialization.

SPEAKERS PROFILE

Mel Peh, CFA, Consultant at United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI)
Mel is an independent consultant for the United Nations Environment Program Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) who supports the work of the Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance’s Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification Track and the Transition Financing Track. Previously, she worked in equity research, consumer goods sector analysis, green and sustainability origination, and climate risk integration for private credit.

She holds an MPA in Environmental Science and Policy from Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) in New York and a B. Bus. in Banking and Finance from Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. She is a CFA Charterholder.  

Nick Kanopoulos Ph.D, CEO of Brite Solar Technologies 

 Over 30 years of engineering and management experience. Dr. Kanopoulos has created and managed large teams focused on the development, mass production, and marketing of semiconductor products for the global market. Before founding Brite Solar Technologies, he was the Managing Director for Channel Development in Europe / Africa / Middle East for the Solar Business Unit of Applied Materials. Previously, Dr. Kanopoulos was the Director of the Multimedia & Communications (MMC) business division of Atmel Corp, where he was responsible for managing product development groups based in the United States, Greece, Sweden, and China. 

Dr. Kanopoulos was also the founder and CEO of Data Communications Technologies, which was acquired by Atmel. In addition, he was the Director of the Integrated Electronics Group at RTI International, one of the largest independent research centers in the U.S. For over 10 years, he served as an adjunct professor at Duke University in North Carolina. He was the Manager of the Integrated Electronics Department at Research Triangle Institute, and has been a special advisor to the Minister of Macedonia & Thrace in Greece for matters of technology. Dr. Kanopoulos graduated in Electrical Engineering from the University of Patra in Greece, and holds Master’s and Doctorate Degrees both from Duke University. 

Jonathan Schreiber, Vice President Of Development of Black Beauty Ventures

 Jonathan has twenty years of experience in the development and financing of both fossil fuel and renewable energy projects. He has led and supported development of projects ranging from combined-cycle, to biomass boilers to photovoltaics. Jonathan is focused on leveraging his knowledge in technology, subsidies and energy markets to deliver the best solutions and highest returns to BBV’s clients.

Srđan Sokolović, MBA, PhD, Owner of Sowa Solutions

 An expert with more than twelve years of work experience in a corporate energy company. Persistent in defining short-term and long-term strategies, business development and improving business efficiency in order to increase clients' profits. He is also an expert in the analysis of market segmentation, competition, prices and similar analyzes for the needs of market research and new product development. In addition to this, he also has extensive experience in developing new products by optimizing operational expenses and improving quality/price ratio. He has also expertise in creating PowerPoint presentations, instructions, various graphic displays and other technical documentation.

Expertise in organizing conferences and creating engaging and informative content. An experienced speaker with experience in speaking in international conferences on topics regarding sustainable development. Established writer with articles published in Times of Malta, Lubes Magazine, and Bulletin of Oil Nationally Committee of Serbia. 

AGENDA

10am EST / 16h CET

Opening of Conference (5 min)

Speaker: Srđan Sokolović, Owner of Sowa Solutions

10:05h EST / 16:05h CET

 Presentation 01 " Building a Greener Future" (20 min)

Speaker:  Mel Peh, CFA, Consultant at UNEP FI
Q&A (10min)

10:35h EST / 16:35h CET

Presentation 02 " Agri-PV Specialty Panel Technology" (20 min)

Speaker: Nick Kanopoulos Ph.D, CEO of Brite Solar Technologies

Q&A (10min)

11:05h EST / 17:05h CET

Presentation 03 " Floating solar farms" (20min)

Speaker: Jonathan Schreiber, Vice President Of Development of Black Beauty Ventures 

Q&A (10min)

11:35h EST / 17:35h CET

Presentation 04 " Integrating solar energy with batteries" (20min)

Speaker: To be announced

Q&A (10min)

12:05h EST / 18:05h CET

Presentation 05 " Solar Expanding Applications" (20min)

Speaker: To be announced

Q&A (10min)

12:35h EST / 18:35h CET

Presentation 05 " Ongoing Solar Projects" (20min)

Speaker: To be announced

Q&A (10min)

12:45h EST / 18:45h CET

Closing Remarks (5 min)

12:50h EST / 18:50h CET

End of Conference