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…the biggest and best thin-film event of the year… simply unmissable!

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EFFECTIVE THIN FILM EFFICIENCY: • Gainsarethereforthetaking!Developathoroughunderstandingofthelatesttechnologicalbreakthroughsthatcanimproveyourmanufacturingprocess

TOP TECH FOR COST CUTS: • Youryieldcanbehigherandyourcostslower-integratethelatesttechnologyandmachineryintoyourmanufacturingprocessandopenthegatetoGWoutput

THIN FILM FINANCE TUNE UP:• Getthelatestadviceonhowtosecurefundingforyourthinfilmprojectandmakesureyouarenotmissingoutonthearrayofprivateandpublicoptionsavailabletoyou

THIN FILM INFRASTRUCTURE REVOLUTION: • Industryco-operationcouldunlocklowermanufacturingcosts-findoutwhatyoucandotocontributeandboostyourprofitacrosstheentirevaluechain

UNMISSABLE MARKET FACTS:• Understandthecurrentstateofthethinfilmmarket,getexpertpredictionsontheeconomicrecoveryandabreakdownofwhereyourlargestmarketopportunitieslie

THIN FILM PRICE PRESSURE GET OUTS:• HearexpertpredictionsonthefutureEurosperwattratioandfindouthowyoucanusethinfilm’sstrengthstocompeteagainsthigherefficiencyenergysolutions

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Würth Solar Bernhard Dimmler CEO Würth Elektronik Research GmbH

Schott Solar Thin Film GmbH Dr.Robert Kuba MD

Bosch Solar Energy AG Dr.Christian Koitzsch MD

Phoenix Solar Manfred Bächler CTO

Kaneka Belgium N.V. Fumihiro Tanikawa Technical Manager Solar Energy Dept.

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COST CUTTING:Getup-to-speedwiththestakeholderinitiativesthatarededicatedtogeneratingongoingcostreductions:e.g.thecreationofanindustryinfrastructure,keytechnologyandmachinery,newandimprovedmanufacturingprocesses,includingroll-to-roll,glassdepositionandprinting.Whatkindofsavingscanbeachieved?HearfromApplied Materials, Oerlikon, Phoenix Solar, Moser Baer, Kaneka and T-Solarwhythinfilmhasabove-averagepotentialtobenefitfromeconomiesofscale–andassesstheimplicationsforyourownbusiness.

smart choices… stronger strategies… superb networking… sold out! reserve your place before it’s too late

Lastyear’sThinFilmTodayeventswereattendedby450+seniorsolarexecutivesfromallovertheworld–keydecisionmakerswhoareshapingthefutureoftheindustry.

The2nd Thin Film Solar Summitwillbenoexception,anditisalreadybookingfast.

Createdspecificallytobringyouface-to-facewithleadingindustryinsidersandtrail-blazers,itisaprovenshortcuttoprovideyouwithknowledgeandpremiumbusinessintelligenceyou’llbeabletoexploitintheweeksandmonthsahead.

Itisalsoanexcellentopportunitytonetworkwithyourpeersininformalsurroundingsanddiscussthecommonissuesthateveryoneisfacingrightnow.

Places for this event are awarded on a first come first serve basis, and immediate booking is strongly recommended.

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Twodaysofincisive,innovativeandvibrantdiscussiontohelpyourefineyourbusinessandmanufacturingstrategiesfor2010andbeyond

Tough economic climate or not, Thin Film development in Europe is progressing rapidly. Leading companies reporting planned increases of up to 15 times more capacity between now and 2012 – and up to 4GW capacity available this year.

Longerterm,thinfilmisexpectedtoaccountforover30%ofthePVmarketwithinadecade.

Whileintermsoffinance,IDTechExreportsthatthemarketwillbeworth$20billionby2014;investorsandfinancinginstitutionswillsoonbequeuingtogetinvolved.

Asforcosts,thelatestestimateisto$52cents/wattby2014.

ThinFilm’sachievementstodateprovebeyonddoubtthetechnologyisnotonlyheretostay,butisalsodestinedtodrivethecleanenergyrevolution–especiallynow15%efficiencylevelsincommercialapplicationsarewithinreach.

Inshort,2010willbeanotherdynamicyearfortheindustry.Nevertheless,significantchallengeslieaheadwithmajorhurdlesstilltobeovercomeonthewaytomaturityandcommercialisation.

The event that shows you how to turn your upcoming projects into sound business propositions

Itisagainstthisbackdropofexcitementtemperedbypracticalitythatthe2nd Thin Film Solar Summit EuropewillsoontakeplaceinBerlin.

Followingonfromlastyear’ssell-outConference–andbackbypopulardemandtospeeddelegatesfurtherandfasteronthepathtoprosperity-thiseventisdesignedwithyourbusinessinmind.

It’saone-offopportunityforyoutogainaccesstoinsiderstrategies,reallifesolutionsandproventips,sothatyouarefullypreparedtoclaimasignificantpieceoftheactionasthethinfilmmarketgoesfromstrengthtostrength.

Asyoucansee,suchistheimportanceofthiseventthatwehavesecuredapanelofworldclassspeakers–keymanufacturingexpertswhoshareyourchallengesandconcerns–aswellasyourambitions.

Together,theywillensureyouarefullybriefedonissuesatthetopofyourmust-solveagendarightnow,includingefficiency enhancement, securing finance, cutting costs and overcoming price pressure.

strong emphasis on practical solutions delivered by experts who can help take your business to the next level

Togiveyouaflavourofwhat’sinstore,thesekeytopicswillbetakingcentrestage:

FINANCE:DutchresearcherAlsemapredictsthepaybackforthinfilmPVwilldroptojustoneyear.Butgiventhecurrentlackofoperativeexperience,someinvestorsstillfeelthinfilmishighrisk.Citi, Voltiq, Capital-Earejustthreeofthemajorplayerswhowillsharewithyoutheirexperienceofhowtomakepotentialinvestorsfeelsufficientlycomfortabletobackyourprojects.

EFFICIENCY ENHANCEMENT:FindoutfromEMPA, IMEC, BoschandSignet Solarhowtoreachsignificantlyimprovedefficiencylevelsthroughnewdevelopmentssuchasflexiblesolarcells,tandemtechnologyandotherevolvingprocessesandmachinery.

PRICE PRESSURE:Thetrendisdefinitelydown–withthinfilmpricesexpectedtoplummetby15percentinthenextyear.Howdoyoucope?Whatshouldyoubedoingrightnow?Thiseventwillhelpyoubeatthepricepressure,withexpertadvicefromEuPD Research, Navigant Consulting, Wurth Solar, Schott Solar, Global Solarandothers,allofthemcommittedtohelpingyouwalkawaywithacomprehensiveplanforprofitablesuccess.

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Kaneka Belgium N.V., Fumihiro Tanikawa, Technical Manager Solar Energy Dept.

Würth Solar, Bernhard Dimmler, CEO, Würth Elektronik Research GmbH

Schott Solar Thin Film GmbH, Dr.Robert Kuba, Managing Director

Global Solar Energy Deutschland, Dr. Steffen Schuler, Head of Technology

Bosch Solar Energy AG, Christian Koitzsch, Managing Director

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

Moser Baer, Dr.Rajeewa Arya, CEO

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

HelioSphera, Ilias Garidis, COO

Pramac, Cristian Cavazzuti, General Manager Pramac Swiss

QS Solar, Lynn Sha, General Manager

Oerlikon Solar, Hans Ebinger, Head of Sales Europe

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

Applied Materials GmbH, Representative TBC

Phoenix Solar, Manfred Bächler, CTO

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

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

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

EuPD Research, Daniela Schreiber, Head of Strategic Operations

Citi, Andreas Resch, VP Investment Banking

Voltiq, Manuel Cabrerizo, Executive Director of Project Finance Energy

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

Capital-E, Jochen Moesslein, Venture Partner

Komax Solar, Stefan Kaufmann, Head PM & Technology

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“Worth the money!” Cameron May, GFE Materials Technology

“Great event and great organisation”Sohaila Setayesh, Centrotherm Photovoltaics

“An excellent well balanced event with a good overview of technology and funding from key senior figures”

Phil Hatchett, Leybold Optics

“The event was well organized and above all, value added and time well spent…”

Jerry Lee, Rennergy LLC“What I liked the most is that it was very informative and excellent quality speakers”

Mark Ohlmeier, Air Liquide

“A nice balance of technical and business perspectives”Paul Basore, REC Technology

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“The density of information was phenomenal. Even with my 20+ pages of handwritten notes, I will need those

PDFs of presentation to fully review and digest”Richard Schoen, FTL Solar

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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 minimise 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 its 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, its 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 utility-scale projects in the future?

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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 your claim in this challenging market space

New financing models - discover what’s •available and which schemes are out there that can be utilised 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 capitalise 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

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Market expectations - Thin Film in 2010 and beyondWhen 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 its 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, Würth SolarDr.Robert Kuba, Managing Director, Schott Solar Thin Film GmbHDr. Steffen Schuler, Head of Technology, Global Solar Energy Deutschland

Price per watt – Thin Film pricecheckTake 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 future

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, HeliospheraLynn Sha, General Manager, QS SolarCristian Cavazzuti, General Manager Pramac Swiss, Pramac

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High efficiency flexible solar cells and roll-to-roll processing

Find out 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 going forward

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 cellsHear 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 lifetime of 25 years? Get insight into the full potential of this exciting new opportunity and what it means for your business!

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

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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

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 equipmentHear 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 GmbHHans Ebinger, Head of sales Europe, OerlikonPaula 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

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“Terrific information, excellent panel discussions

and well organised”Anoy Behr, Hisco

“I was impressed with the calibre of speakers”

Steven Kirsch, Pfeiffer Vacuum Inc.

“Useful networking event…challenging discussions”

Peter Rigby, Umicore

“Well run and good coverage of topics…. great

breath of speakers and attendees”

Richard Charles, Rennergy LLC

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Abengoa Solar

Abound Solar

Air Liquide

Air Products

Applied Materials

Ascent Solar Technologies

Barclays Capital

BASF Future Business

Border Power Plant Working Group

BrightView Systems

Cadmos Energias Renovables

Calyxo

Cardinal Solar Technologies

Carlisle SynTec

Centrotherm Photovoltaics

Chint Solar

CSG Solar

Deutsche Solar

DOE, Solar Energy Technologies

Dow Corning

Du Pont Company

Dynamic Materials

EBNER Furnaces

Edison Mission Energy

Epoxy Technology

Ersol Thin Film

EuPD Research

Excico GroupFirst SolarFrontier Semiconductor (FSM)Fuji Electric Device TechnologyFujifilm Manufacturing EuropeGadir SolarGDF SuezGE Global ResearchGFE Materials TechnologyGlastonHelioSpheraHelmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien

und Energie

Honeywell

IDTechEx

InnoLas

Inovus Solar

IPA Fraunhofer

Jane Capital Partners

Kaneka

Komax

Leybold Optics

LG Display

Lightwave Power

Linde Group

Lux Research

M+W Zander

Manz Automation

Masdar PV

Matheson Tri-Gas

Miasole

MKS Instruments

Moser Baer

Motech

Mustang Vacuum Systems

Nanosolar

Navigant Consulting

Nikko Metals

NREL - National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Oerlikon Solar

OneSun

Pfeiffer Vacuum

Phoenix Solar

Pilkington

Praxair

Precision Nanoparticles

PrimeStar Solar

PVE Sweden

Roth & Rau

Schenker Logistics

Scheuten Solar

Schott Solar

Semilab

SEPA - Solar Electric Power Association

Seven Hills Partners

Sharp Laboratories

Showa Shell Solar

Siemens

Signet Solar

SoloPower

Solyndra

SunPower Corporation

Suntech Power Holdings

TDK - Lambda Americas

Techcet Group

Tenesol

T-Solar Global

Umicore

United Solar Ovonic

VantagePoint Venture Partners

XsunX

Xunlight

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Below is a sample list of the 450 + companies that have attended our Thin Film conference series around the globe in 2009.

For information on who you could meet at the 2nd Thin Film Solar Summit Europe, visit our website at www.thinfilmtoday.com/eu

PUT yOUR PROdUCTS And SERVICES In FROnT OF THE LEAdInG dECISIOn MAkERS In THE THIn FILM IndUSTRy

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The 2nd Thin Film Solar Summit Europe offers an excellent range of sponsorship and exhibition opportunities to suit every need and budget. We can literally tailor make a sponsorship package to your needs meaning that you speak, build your brand or organise meetings with the leading figures in the thin film space.

Do not miss out on this unrivalled opportunity to do business and secure sales from the thin film industry!

Opportunities available include• 1to1meetingswithkey

decision makers

• Takeaspeakingslotandaddress 200 industry leaders

• Showoffyourlatestproductsand services in the exhibition hall

• Buildyourbrandwithexclusivepromotional opportunities

• Hostinteractiveworkshopswithcore clients and prospects

And much more!

Limited Opportunities! Secure your space today to ensure you fill your sales book for the next 18 months!

Where can I find new customers for my thin film products and services?

Which emerging challenges will offer my business lucrative opportunities going forward?

Which partnerships will allow me to take my solutions into new markets and add significantly to my bottom line?

Well, ask no more! Secure a sponsorship or exhibition package at the 2nd Thin Film Solar Summit Europe and you’ll be guaranteed to meet and do business with over 200 thin film industry leaders who need your solutions and services!

Solution and service providers… Ever find yourself asking these questions?

Dear Industry Colleague,

The 2nd Thin Film Solar Summit Europe is the place where new and existing thin film projects “come to life” and the products and services driving those projects get seen and sold.

In no other environment do so many thin film decision makers all come together under one roof to discuss the latest challenges in the industry. With this environment of over 200 delegates we’ve got the perfect venue for you to show why your product or service is best in the industry.

Looking for visibility or thought leadership?

We can put you in front of this entire audience or even an invited key few to help facilitate your thin film objectives moving forward.

• MeetTopLevelDelegates – The 2nd Thin Film Solar Summit Europe will substantially grow this year, and is now THE meeting place for buyers and sellers from the entire thin film supply chain. No other event will provide you with as many business development opportunities

• IntroduceNewProductsintotheThinFilmMarket– The 2nd Thin Film Solar Summit Europe is the only event that specifically zones in on very latest technologies that are making headlines in the industry

• BuildNewRelationships- At the 2nd Thin Film Solar Summit Europe you will finally meet the hard to find ‘senior level’ business executive. This will allow you to benefit from valuable customer feedback on your products and services that can help speed up the sales process for your company.

This summit is the perfect chance for you to launch that new product or service, meet potential new customers, and strengthen existing customer relationships.

Please give me a call on +44(0) 207 375 7177 or drop me an email on mark@thinfilmtoday.com to discuss how our event can help you achieve your 2010 objectives.

Looking forward to hearing from you,

Mark Wheeler, Business Development Director, Thin Film Today

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