PV ModuleTech USA Welcome Party hosted by Kiwa
On arrival, join conference attendees for an informal evening of drinks, canapés, and networking. The welcome reception and early registration will be held at the Marriott Hotel and Spa, the conference venue. Our hosts for the evening are Kiwa PVEL and Kiwa PI Berlin.
The evening offers delegates a relaxed environment to meet with old friends and new in a vibrant setting. This is the perfect opportunity to build connections and set the tone for an inspiring and fruitful conference ahead. You will also be able to collect your badge and lanyard ahead of the conference.
Welcome Party Host:
Introduction from the Conference Chair
Returning to Napa for the fourth year of PV ModuleTech USA, never has there been such uncertainty relating to buying PV modules in the U.S., and what the landscape might look like 12 months out. During the Introduction from Finlay, he will outline the ‘story’ we have put together for the conference over the two days; why we have selected the session topics, some of the key speakers that are making their ‘debut’ this year, and what we are hoping to learn when the conference closes at the end of Day Two.
Speakers

Finlay Colville
Module supply to the U.S. market in 2025 – leading suppliers & traceability metrics
Moderator

Paul Wormser
The opening session at PV ModuleTech USA has always set the tone for the quality and content of the contributions over the two days. As has become customary at PV ModuleTech USA, Finlay will open proceedings again with his unique insights into the global PV manufacturing eco-system, what changes have occurred over the past 12 months and what to expect next year, in particular concerning PV module supply and procurement in the U.S., followed by some of the key people and companies at the heart of PV module supply to the U.S. today.
Speakers

Finlay Colville

Nadeem Haque

Chris Lettman
The policy landscape for buying modules in the U.S. in 2025 (Part 1)
Moderator

Michael Parr
The first session of the conference featuring key legal experts tracking the evolving policy landscape in the U.S. today, specific to module supplier purchasing and due diligence considerations.
Speakers

Angela Santos

Nathan Picarsic

Tom Beline
Coffee
Module reliability testing & leading suppliers to the U.S. market
Moderator

Henry Hieslmair
This session takes a close look at how module suppliers are undergoing qualification testing in the U.S. and leading performers in the market today.
Speakers

Tristan Erion-Lorico

Teresa Barnes

Frank Faller
Lunch
Module manufacturing & supply within a domestic U.S. materials eco-system
Moderator

Markus Beck
The opening session in the afternoon looks at quality and reliability factors in manufacturing modules in the U.S. for utility-scale deployment, using domestic materials supply.
Speakers

Eric Hafter

Rob Foree
The policy landscape for buying modules in the U.S. in 2025 (Part 2)
Moderator

Finlay Colville
Following on from the morning session, policy with regards to module purchasing will be in focus, including a chance for audience questions to be answered live on stage.
Speakers

Rhone Resch

John Smirnow
Coffee
Looking to 2026 – which module suppliers will dominate U.S. supply?
Changes are taking place across Southeast Asia, India, the MENA region and domestically in the U.S. to set up supply-channel options for module purchasing in the U.S. in coming years. This session will hear from some of the key module suppliers that are set to be leading module suppliers to the U.S. market in coming years and how supply chains have been set up to mitigate buying risks, while retaining product quality and reliability as key features.
Speakers

Jim Wood

Suhas Donthi

Harsh Galia

Gordon Brinser
Wine tasting
Join other conference attendees for an evening of wine tasting in the evening following the first day of the conference. The evening offers a relaxed environment for delegates to network and unwind, enjoying scenic views and locally produced wines!
Module supplier due diligence & risk mitigation
Moderator

Yezin Taha
The opening session on day two focuses on how to choose a module supplier, given all the risk factors in play today.
Speakers

Paul Wormser

Terry Jester
Traceability in module production & how to audit supply-chain channels
Moderator

Yezin Taha
Increased scrutiny is now being placed on cell and wafer suppliers for modules imported or made in the U.S., potentially flagging module suppliers that are held accountable for their supply-chain business models. This new dynamic is forcing module buyers to fully understand the business models of upstream entities that have until now been dominated by Chinese companies.
Speakers

Mariya Stoyanova

Debbie Graham-Clifford
Coffee
Mitigating risk in field deployment of new module technologies & designs for U.S. utility solar farms
Moderator

Jon Previtali
This session features a host of expert speakers, looking at key issues today when deploying the latest solar module technologies and panel designs at scale in the U.S., including mega-scale site issues, factors underpinning insurance risk, modelling the impact of hail, module reliability degradation, and how to reduce glass failure in the field.
Speakers

Rosa Van Reyk

Dominic Cartina

John Doty

Jennifer Braid
Lunch
Chaos & uncertainty with geopolitical bluster: how to choose module partners & supply-chains in the U.S. over the next 2-3 years
Moderator

Finlay Colville
This special two-hour closing session will dive into the most asked questions today by PV module buyers in the U.S. and will feature a host of sector experts currently dealing with PV module issues never seen before and which appear to be changing from one day to another in the U.S. market. The session will include a revolving combination of mini-talks and panel sessions and hopefully end up with some common guidelines that will help the sector as a whole – both module sellers and their supply-chains, and buyers.
Speakers

Tom McNulty

Juan Carlos Rosa

James Whittemore

Clay Helms

Andre Pujadas

Sanjana Kartik

Parth Bhatt
