Conference Speaker Overview

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Susana is an economist with a Master of Science in Public Financial Policy from the London School of Economics & Political Science (LSE). She is the director and founding partner of SICEnrgy, an independent consultancy on energy regulation and project development. She began in this sector in 2008 at the Ministry of Energy and specialized in economic regulation during her time at the Energy Regulatory Commission from 2011 to 2019, where she held the positions of Head of the LP Gas Unit, Head of the Economic Analysis Unit, and Chief Advisor to the President of the CRE. She was elected twice consecutively (2015 and 2018) as Vice President of the International Confederation of Energy Regulators. She is the Chairwoman of VozExperta A.C., writes for specialized magazines, is an analyst in print, radio, and television media, and a frequent speaker at national and international forums related to energy issues.

Doctor in Engineering and Applied Sciences. Her research focuses on: Social Demand of Energy; Sustainability and Innovation; and Gender and Energy. She is member of the Academia de Ciencias Sociales y Humanidades del Estado de Morelos; the International Women's Forum; and Voz Experta. She is Head of Innovation and Futures Lab at Instituto de Energías Renovables UNAM.

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from ITESM and Ph.D. in Chemistry from the Autonomous University of Barcelona. Recipient of the National IIM-UNAM Award in 2005. She works at CNYN-UNAM. Her work has made a significant impact in Mexico in the field of materials for supercapacitors.

Mechanical and Electrical Engineer graduated from the UNAM. Specialized in renewable energies and senior business management. CEO of Modulo Solar SA de CV. President of FAMERAC (Fabricantes Mexicanos en Energías Renovables AC). Association that brings together the main Mexican manufacturers of renewable energy technologies. Founding member and vice-president of the technical committee for the national solar energy standardization NESO-13. Secretary of organization and secretary of industrial affairs in the National Association of Solar Energy (ANES) in various periods between 2009 and the present. Expert consultant for the United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment), the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the German Cooperation (GIZ) for various renewable energy projects in Mexico, Panama, Honduras and Cuba. Expert in design, management, installation, commissioning and development of solar energy solutions with more than 20 years of experience.

Oscar García Morales holds a Bachelor's degree in International Business from Tecnológico de Monterrey and a double degree in Business Administration from HAN University of Applied Sciences (Netherlands), where he also specialized in Asian Studies. Additionally, he completed a specialization in Business Analytics at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and the MBA Essentials program at the London School of Economics and Political Science. Throughout his career, Oscar has launched various ventures in the food & beverage, hospitality, technology, and tourism sectors. He has also worked in business consulting, residential real estate, and renewable energy. In the latter, he brings over 10 years of experience, with a focus on growth strategies, new business development, and customer success.

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Flemming Jørgensen is a production engineer from the Technical University of Denmark and Managing Director of Flemming Jorgensen S.A. de C.V. He works with the development and implementation of industrial heat solutions based on solar thermal energy for process applications. His projects are focused on reducing CO₂ emissions while ensuring economic viability for industrial clients. Flemming Jorgensen S.A. de C.V. is the distributor of solar collectors from Meriaura Energy in Mexico, Peru, and Chile. Flemming has many years of experience delivering turnkey systems that integrate the mechanical, electrical, and control elements of thermal installations. He has successfully completed large-scale projects in demanding industrial environments, particularly in the mining sector, where operational reliability and energy efficiency are critical.

Global advisor on energy and climate for governments and international organizations, she was the first woman to serve as National Secretary and Undersecretary of Energy of Panama, where she authored and co-authored more than 15 national energy policy instruments, such as the Green Hydrogen Strategy, the Universal Energy Access Strategy, and the National Interconnected System Innovation Strategy, all with a gender perspective. She is president of Panama's Chapter of the 50+1 Collective, a member of the Board of Directors of GWNET and of the Global Climate Champions Alliance, and an advisory member of REN21. She was a Senior Regional Energy Expert at UN Environment, a former advisor on Energy and Climate Change to the Minister of Environment of Panama, and a former Director of Climate Change. She holds a degree in Civil Engineering, a master's degree in technology and Natural Resource Management in the Tropics and Subtropics from the University of Applied Sciences in Germany; a Master's degree in Environmental Sciences from UASLP - Mexico; and is also a specialist in Sustainable Energy Policy Development.

Marisol Oropeza, a prominent figure in the solar industry, is recognised as an exceptional advocate for solar heating, renowned for her extensive knowledge and dynamic presence as a public speaker, moderator, and storyteller. Her influential collaborations span initiatives in accelerating the energy transition and advancing solar thermal technology, showcasing her as a highly-skilled professional with a creative mindset. She has cultivated a vast network of contacts in Germany, Europe, and Latin America. Marisol's academic background includes graduating with honors in Business Administration from UNAM, a Master's degree in European Studies from Hochschule Bremen, and additional studies in Strategic Marketing, Leadership, and Sustainable Development. She is business and marketing strategist for the solar industry with her own consulting brand: matters. Among her clients there are highly recognized companies and organizations in the solar industry. In addition, she has launched projects and is part of initiatives to increase the visibility of the solar thermal energy sector and technologies internationally. She has been a speaker and moderator in multiple specialized forums. She is founder of the Heat Changers community, responsible for the International Affairs Secretariat of the National Solar Energy Association (ANES) and advises on marketing and public relations to the Solar Heating Initiative, the Global Solar Certification Network and Intersolar Mexico.

Professional in the solar energy sector, with more than a decade of experience in business development in Mexico, Central America and Asia. He has collaborated with international companies such as GoodWe and Canadian Solar, assessing and advising procurement and supply chain needs for companies in the sector. Her experience ranges from the proper establishment of distribution channels and negotiations of power purchase agreements (PPAs) and EPCs to the end customer. She holds a degree in International Relations from the Universidad de las Américas Puebla and a certification in Women's Leadership from Cornell University. Her background includes supply chain management and understanding of the macroeconomics of the solar sector both nationally and internationally. Convinced of the transformative power of clean energy, she seeks to accelerate the energy transition in Latin America through strategic alliances and business consulting. "

Dr. Edilso F. Reguera Ruiz is a Physicist by training (1972-1977), in 1988 he obtained the degree of Dr. in Chemical Sciences, and in 2010 he was awarded a 2nd level PhD in Physics. He is a National Emeritus Researcher. He has trained 71 masters and 53 doctors in Science. He has published 385 scientific articles, 352 of them in JCR journals; 13 book chapters and one book. His publications accumulate a total of 8601 citations, with the following indexes: h = 48; i10 = 216, according to https://scholar.google.com.mx/citations?user=fneVNyAAAAAJ&hl=es. He has 19 patents granted. In 2023 he received the National Science Award of Mexico, in the modality Technology and Design. He is the founder and scientific leader of the National Laboratory of Energy Conversion and Storage, founded in December 2016. This is a laboratory of the Mexican Ministry of Science, Humanities, Technology and Innovation. His areas of interest are the use of renewable energy sources, new materials and advanced technologies for energy storage to contribute to optimize the penetration of renewable energy sources in the energy matrix of Mexico.

Regulatory advisor in the electricity sector in Mexico with extensive experience in distributed generation. In 2016, he participated in the working groups for the approval of the general administrative provisions for the interconnection of power plants smaller than 0.5 MWp of the Special Energy Transition Programme (PETE) of SENER. He has contributed to various workshops and discussion panels related to regulation, such as those that analyzed the Electricity Industry Law in 2021 and CALIDENA, the programme to assess and improve the value chain in the photovoltaic sector led by the German National Metrology Institute (PTB), among others. It has collaborated with different manufacturers to comply with the technical requirements requested in RES/142/2017. He also has several certifications, including that of strategic and commercial partner in Mexico for the SOLAREDGE brand. His company has installed more than 6 GWp in distributed generation. He runs the online workshop portal Hablando de Energía which promotes knowledge of the Electricity Industry Law and its regulation. He is Vicepresident of the XXIII Board of Directors in the National Solar Energy Association (ANES).

David Wedepohl first came into contact with the solar industry while working for a US consulting firm before joining the German Solar Industry Association as Head of Market and Communications and spokesperson for the association. Today, he is responsible for all of the association's international activities outside of the EU. This now includes projects and partnerships in and with Africa, Latin America, Asia and the USA. He is a broadcast journalist trained at the international broadcaster Deutsche Welle and has studied and worked on both sides of the Atlantic. He earned his US degree as a Fulbright Scholar. He gained professional experience as a press and public diplomacy officer at the German Embassy in Washington, DC, and in the communications department of DaimlerChrysler AG. Since 2023, he has also been Managing Director of the non-profit branch of the solar and storage sector, BSW-Solar gGmbh.

Founder and Director of AMERALI Group. In her 29 years, she has led the design and implementation of high-impact sustainable strategies for saving electricity and gas in companies and homes. She has trained distributors and integrators in sales in LATAM. In 2022 she was named as one of the 100 leaders in the energy sector by Petróleo & Energía magazine. She is vice-president of the Women in Energy Network (REDMEREE) and a member of Women Leaders of the Americas. Her purpose is to bring safe and affordable energy to all people.