Programme

Monday 26 October 2026

Arrival in the morning, lunch and networking for early arrivals

14:30 - 15:00  Welcome and introduction - Concluded projects since previous summit                                          Anders Hall, Hervé Lamy and Andrew Chalk

15:00 - 15:45 Jo Caudron: a strong vision of the future is the why of change. 

Transitioning industries are redefining what future-proof building standards look like. The challenge is not if, but how we actively shape and embed ourselves in emerging ecosystems today to stay relevant tomorrow.

15:45 - 16:30 Katerina Tsikaloudaki: From science to regulation

How can scientific research directly influence building regulation and market demand? Katerina Tsikaloudaki will share how evidence-based studies have successfully positioned solar shading as an essential solution within Greece's energy performance regulations.

16:30 - 17:00 Break 

17:00 - 17:15  Max Tillberg, why data is the real fuel of the energy transition

For years, solar shading has been undervalued in leading building simulation tools, limiting our role in tomorrow's buildings. Now is the time to change this, together. Max Tillberg (EQUA) will outline the challenge and together with ES-SO, present a clear path forward aligned with our "One Voice Strategy."

17:15 - 17:45   Building Services Innovation (speaker tbc)

                       Ecosystem thinking is about moving beyond standalone products and looking at                         how different solutions work together as one connected system. Instead of                                 selling solar shading as an individual element, it becomes part of a broader                                   building ecosystem integrated with ventilation, glass, automation and energy                               management.

17:45 - 18:15  Panel debate moderated by Andrew Chalk 

19:00             Networking Cocktail 

20:00            Dinner 

Tuesday 27 October 2026 

09:15 - 09:45  Introduction to the break-out sessions                                                                                                 Anders Hall, Hervé Lamy and Andrew Chalk

10:00 -  11:00  Break-out Sessions 

11:00  -  11:30   Networking break

11:30  -  12:00  Conclusions

12:00               Signing of letter of intent by business leaders of the solar shading industry

13:00               Lunch & departure