May 23, 2025

Which solar technology will truly drive you forward ?

Discover what will be possible tomorrow

CSEM Solar Lab Open House

Why Attend? 

A program designed for decision-makers 

07:00

Networking coffee & welcome

  • Kick off the morning with coffee and discussions among experts and industry leaders. 

07:30

Introduction

  • Bahaa Roustom, VP Marketing & Business Development at CSEM, will open the day by sharing his vision of disruption as a driver of innovation and industrial transformation.
  • Professor Christophe Ballif will introduce the strategic and industrial outlook for photovoltaics in Switzerland and the rest of the world. 

08:15

Immersive lab tours (small groups)

  • Cleanroom – See next-generation solar cell fabrication and the high-precision testing that ensures top performance. 
  • Innoparc Showroom – Explore cutting-edge photovoltaic innovations designed for architectural integration, energy infrastructure, and mobility. 
  • Reliability Lab – Experience extreme-condition testing that simulates decades of real-world exposure. 
  • Module Lab – Get insights into photovoltaic panel manufacturing and emerging solar technologies. 
  • R&D Park at VARO – be among the first to see large-scale industrial solar projects currently in development. 

09:45

Key takeaways & future perspectives

  • Recap of the most exciting innovations and discoveries. 
  • Discussion on the next strategic steps for the solar industry in Switzerland and Europe. 

10:00

Lunch & consultations 

  • Enjoy a relaxed networking lunch with industry peers. 
  • One-on-one consultations – Sit down with our experts to discuss your project’s viability and industrial potential. (Appointments scheduled via your confirmation email.) 

Upcoming events

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15 October 2026

GlobalFoundries Technology Summit 2026

CSEM, silver sponsor of GTS EMEA 26, will showcase innovations in intelligent systems and connected technologies. Meet our experts Dragan Manic and Zohaib Gulzar in Munich.

Banner CSEM Photonic Day 2026

24 November 2026

CSEM Photonic Day 2026

Join CSEM Photonic Day 2026 in Zurich to explore the latest advances in photonics and quantum technologies, meet leading experts, and connect across industry and research.

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22 October 2026

Innovation in Bewegung

(German only) Die Bahnbranche steht vor der Aufgabe, Innovation gezielt dort einzusetzen, wo sie Betrieb, Infrastruktur, Rollmaterial und Energie tatsächlich weiterbringt.