The decision was made in close cooperation with the registered exhibitors and the international trade associations of the industry. "The health of exhibitors, visitors, employees and the general public is our top priority. The smarter E Europe is a major international event with around 1,400 exhibitors from 45 countries and 50,000 visitors from over 160 countries," explains Daniel Strowitzki, Managing Director of co-organizer FWTM. "A trouble-free preparation as well as realization of an internationally oriented trade fair is not possible under the current framework conditions. It was important to us that all those involved had planning security at an early stage.
Award ceremony takes place virtually
The organisers are currently examining which parts of the trade fair and conference programme can be displayed online: Thus, the presentation of the awards will take place virtually in order to honour the innovations of the industry on an international stage despite the current developments.
PV Guided Tours report on site
There will also be the pv Guided Tours - virtual. In the coming weeks and months the editorial staff of photovoltaik and pv Europe will visit the manufacturers and suppliers of solar technology, electricity storage and electromobility on site with video teams to bring the innovations for summer 2020 to the specialist target groups. To this end, Gentner Verlag and the editorial team will contact the companies shortly. Webinars can also explain the innovations and bring them to the B2B target groups.
The next The smarter E Europe will take place from 09 to 11 June 2021. (HS/HCN)
