ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

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The online conference " The Future of Aviation: How Sustainable Fuel Can Change the Industry " will be organized by Sowa Solutions in October 2025.

  The conference will show most recent market trends and projects regarding synthetic aviation fuel (SAF). The purpose of this event is to provide a comprehensive overview of the current landscape of SAF, 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 the commercialization of SAF, the scalability of production processes, and the role of synthetic fuels in achieving global carbon reduction targets. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the potential applications of synthetic fuels in various sectors, including transportation, energy, and industrial processes.

The event also show the business opportunities and investment prospects in the SAF 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 synthetic fuels industry, as well as the drivers and barriers to widespread adoption and commercialization.

Overall, the conference will arm attendees with the knowledge and connections necessary to navigate the evolving landscape of SAF, equipping them with the insights and strategies needed to capitalize on the emerging opportunities in this dynamic sector. At the end participants gained from the event a deeper understanding of the market, a network of valuable contacts, and a clear vision of the path forward in the synthetic fuels industry.

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. 

Stephen Voller, CEO Hydrogen Refinery

 Stephen Voller is the founder and CEO of Hydrogen Refinery. He is a Chartered Engineer with a track record of taking technology from concept to market. He is a recognised authority on green hydrogen, ammonia, fuel cells, renewable energy systems, energy storage technologies, batteries, and supercapacitors. He is the author of 100+ patents and inventor of Carbon-Ion that uses nanomaterials such as graphene with ionic electrolytes to improve the performance of supercapacitors.

Jean Carlo Viterbo,  Brazil Representative & Strategist at GreenSinnergy GmbH

 He holds a Master's degree in Naval Engineering from the University of São Paulo. He has experience as a budget analyst at Banco Itaú and Unibanco, a consultant for Petrobras (offshore wind energy), UNDP-UN (business process modeling), WHO-UN (occupational health in renewable energy projects), and a researcher at the University of São Paulo, SINTEF Norway, Uni-Kassel Germany, and Singularity University - NASA USA. Strategist and speaker: PESTEL risk specialist and advocate (blueprints) for innovation and intensive technological ventures, including enabling technologies. Consultant in strategy, development, and business models for projects focused on the bioeconomy: offshore wind energy, biomass, first, second, and third generation solid and liquid renewable biofuels, waste-derived fuels, green hydrogen, and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).

Melich Seefeldt is the Owner of VIA SOLUTIS 

Melich iss an industry thought leader in the commercialization of next-gen low-carbon technologies. Over 25 years in executive roles at Novonesis, Praj Industries, and Clariant, he has shaped teams and operating systems to move non-proven low carbon technologies from lab to first markets and into industrial licensing. Melich has been hands-on in end-to-end structuring of €500M+ First-of-A-Kind (FOAK) projects across the Americas, Europe, and Asia, in greenfield, retrofit, or co-location setting, always with a relentless focus on bankability.

A former member of the Bio-based Industries Consortium and the Advanced Biofuels Coalition. He is an international speaker and author on how to move disruptive technologies from demo to deals and FOAK projects from feasibility to FID.

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

10:00h EST / 15:00h CET

Opening of Conference (5 min)

Speaker: Srđan Sokolović, Owner of Sowa Solutions

10:05h EST / 15:05h CET

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

Speaker:  Mel Peh, CFA, Consultant at UNEP FI

Q&A (10min)

10:35h EST / 15:35h CET

Presentation 02 “ From plastic waste to SAF “ (20min)

Speaker: Stephen Voller, CEO Hydrogen Refinery 

Q&A (10min)

11:05h EST  / 16:05h CET

Presentation 03 “ SAF Market in Brazil “ (20min)

Speaker:  Jean Carlo Viterbo,  Brazil Representative & Strategist at GreenSinnergy GmbH

Q&A (10min)

11:35h EST  / 16:35h CET
Presentation 04 “ “ (20min)

Speaker: Melich Seefeldt, Owner of VIA SOLUTIS 

Q&A (10min)

12:05h EST  / 17:05h CET

Closing Remarks (5 min)

12:10h EST  / 17:10h CET

End of Conference