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# **Solar Meets 2026**

On 18 June 2026, the Dutch solar sector will gather for **Solar Meets 2026**; the meeting place for everyone working towards a sustainable, sun-powered future. The day will feature an inspiring program with keynotes, company pitches, interactive sessions, and plenty of opportunities for meaningful connections. Whether you are active in research, policy, manufacturing, or project development, the focus of the day is on knowledge exchange, collaboration, and new opportunities within the Dutch solar ecosystem.

**PROGRAM**

**09:30-10:00** Walk in & registration

**10:00 - 10:10** Welcome by Yvonne Smit (Communication Lead SolarNL)

**10:10 - 10:25** Opening by Jan Vesseur & Bonna Newman (Chair SolarNL & CEO Lightyear)

**10:25 - 10:45 **The importance of Solar in NL

**10:45 - 11.30** Keynote 'Upscaling' by Johan Feenstra (CEO Smart photonics)

**11:30 - 12:00** Industry Pitches

**12:00 - 13:00** Lunch & Career market

**13:00 - 14:00** Lightyear Tour & Career market

**14:00 - 14:45** Break out sessions part I

**14:45 - 15.30** Break out sessions part II

**15:30 - 16.30 **Keynote 'Made in EU' by Diederik Samson

**16:30 - 16:45 **Wrap up by Yvonne Smit

**16:45 - .....** Networking drinks & bites   

**Location:** Lightyear, 2 De Amfoor, 5807 GW Venray

[SECURE YOUR SPOT HERE](https://www.eventbrite.nl/e/tickets-solar-meets-1987890997486)

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