Bernd Porzelius
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
- Background: M.A. Geography and Business Administration from the University of Freiburg and the Universidad Nacional de Córdoba (Argentina). Before joining Conexio-PSE, event management at the East Bavarian Technology Transfer Institute (OTTI) (from 2011 to 2017): Head of Events Department and acting Institute Director, since May 2023 also Managing Director at Solar Promotion GmbH
- Motivation: To make a contribution to a sustainable energy industry, establish conditions that empower committed players to shine and let them achieve their highest potential
Beatrix Feuerbach
Authorised Signatory and Head of Scientific Conferences
- Projects: e. g. SiliconPV, AgriPV and SolarPACES
- Background: M.A. East Asian Studies in Germany and China, worked in marketing and PR, many years of experience in strategic development, conceptual design and organization of international scientific conferences in all fields of renewable energies
- Motivation: Advancing renewable energies by promoting the exchange of knowledge and collaboration between researchers and industry
Isabelle Haag
Head of Energy Industry Events
- Projects: Sustainable Solar Europe, Battery Business & Development Forum, Solar Quality Summit, Forum Solar PLUS
- Background: Magister Artium in Comparative Literature at the LMU Munich and Sorbonne IV in Paris, several years of experience as Manager and Head of department at film festivals and since 2020 project management for conferences in the field of Robotics and AI
- Motivation: with structured and warm-hearted organization, events are a win for everyone involved. The environment remains at the center—because serving it means serving people.
Roswitha Laupheimer
Head of The smarter E Conferences
- Projects: The smarter E Europe Conferences, The smarter E South America Conferences
- Background: M.A. in Business Management – Marketing at the Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University (DHBW) Center for Advanced Studies as well as a B.Sc. in events management at the Dublin Institute of Technology. Many years of practical experience in the events management sector, organization of a variety of events for clients in the automobile, finance and consumer goods industries
- Motivation: To organize complex events on the international stage whilst remaining committed to the future of our planet
Amelie Adams
Junior Project Manager Conferences & Events
- Projects: The smarter E Europe Conferences, AgriVoltaics Industry Forum Europe, Solarbranchentag, Battery Business & Development Forum
- Background: B.A. in English/American Studies and Linguistics at the Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen (Germany), Program Manager for international educational trips, Administrative Assistant at a scientific institute
- Motivation: Enthusiastic about combining international conference management with a commitment to a more sustainable future
Tina Barroso Guerra
Head of Berlin Branch & Moderation and Event Design
- Projects: event design and moderation, Forum SolarPLUS, PV-Symposium, Digitale Energiewelt, Betreiberkonferenz, PPA conferences
- Background: In the renewable energy industry since 2001, leadership position since 2005, event designer and certified moderator since 2018
- Motivation: Tina has a passion for energy systems which run 100% on renewable energies as well as for digitalization, female empowerment, for intensive networking and for interactive and participative conferences
Abi Benaim Benzaquén
Junior Project Manager Conferences & Events
- Projects: AgriVoltaics World Conference, International conference on Electrolysis, tandemPV, Biochar Summit
- Background: B.A. in International Business Management with a focus on Intercultural Management and a minor in Hospitality Management. Strong international background with a versatile language skill set.
- Motivation: I am driven to connect people across cultures and disciplines, contributing to impactful events that advance dialogue on the energy transition.
Andreas Boschert
Project Manager Scientific Publications
- Projects: Technical support, esp. conference proceedings
- Background: Bachelor's degree in Energy and Building Technology and Master's degree in Applied Research & Development in Engineering at the Technical University of Applied Sciences Rosenheim, currently research assistant and PhD researcher at the Centre for Research, Development and Transfer at the TUAS Rosenheim
- Motivation: scientific discourse on research questions and topics in the field of renewable energies
Alessa Eitel
Sales
- Projects: Sponsoring & sales optimisation
- Background: B. A. Asian Studies and Management – China at Constance University of Applied Sciences, several years of experience in the tourism industry
- Motivation: Combining my enthusiasm for networking with the support of a better, sustainable future.
Helena Engel
Assistant to CEO
- Background: Assistance to the management in trading companies
- Motivation: To get the chance to contribute to a future worth living.
Özde Gezici
Junior Project Manager Conferences & Events | Handling Editor Conference Proceedings
- Projects: SilicoNPV, SolarPACES, AgriVoltaics, Conference Proceedings
- Background: M.A. in British and North American Cultural Studies and a BA in English Language and Literature. Extensive experience in international academic environments, including research, event coordination, publications and intercultural communication
- Motivation: My motivation is to bridge academic insight and experience with meaningful, practical initiatives in sustainability, while fostering connections between people, industry, and research.
Beate Hänska
Junior Project Manager Conferences & Events
- Projects: Forum Solar PLUS, Tagung Zukünftige Stromnetze, PV-Symposium, Symposium Zukunft Wärme, Planungs-, Betriebs- und Sicherheitstagung, DGS Seminare, AI Energy Summit
- Background: Degree in American studies, Commercial Correspondence, since 2008 at Solarpraxis AG, later Conexio GmbH, currently Conexio-PSE GmbH
- Motivation: Beate is convinced that renewable energies and sustainability are crucial in all areas of life for our own future and that of future generations
Andrea Heidloff
Project Manager Conferences & Events
- Projects: PV-Symposium, BIPV-Forum, Symposium Zukunft Wärme, Planungs-, Betriebs- und Sicherheitstagung, Anwenderforum Kleinwasserkraft
- Background: Active for many years at the East Bavarian Technology Transfer Institute (OTTI) in exhibition and conference management, helped to create and shape Conexio GmbH
- Motivation: To optimize conference experience for attendees, speakers, partners and exhibitors to help promote the renewable energies industry
Maria Hemming
Senior Project Manager Conferences & Events
- Projects: Anwenderforum Kleinwasserkraft, Tagung Zukünftige Stromnetze, Biochar, PV-Symposium, BiPV-Forum and PV-Woche
- Background: Bachelor of Business (Tourism and Event Management), Victoria University, part of the team since 2009 (at that time still PSE AG), many years of experience in the organisation and implementation of a large number of international conferences and workshops.
- Motivation: Sustainability. Efficiently connecting innovative ideas with vision.
Ines Hrsak-Noack
Buchhaltung
- Background: Several years of experience in finance, executive assistance, marketing, and project work. Most recently served as Executive Assistant with responsibility for finance, involvement in marketing, and oversight of internal workflows and processes.
- Motivation: Numbers are the foundation – and that’s exactly what motivates me: maintaining a clear financial overview, managing budgets responsibly, and approaching financial processes holistically. My goal is to actively contribute to the successful implementation of our projects through transparent and sustainable structures. It is especially important to me to work together as a team for a green and sustainable energy future.
Alma Kantor
Project Manager Conferences & Events
- Projects: AgriVoltaics World Conference, AgriVoltaics Industry Forum Europe, Solar Quality Summit, tandemPV, International Conference on Electrolysis
- Background: I started off in public relations and crisis communication, and later on, I delved into the world of organizing cultural events and art festivals. Nowadays, I bring my skills as an event manager and PR specialist to the global stage
- Motivation: My aim is to assist scientists, industry professionals, and policymakers in their pursuit of independent and sustainable energy resources. I strive to foster collaboration, spur innovation, and encourage the exchange of knowledge among professionals in the renewable energy sector
Vera Lenz
Sales
- Projects: Sponsoring & sales optimisation
- Background: Teacher training & apprenticeship as industrial clerk with knowledge in five languages and experience in project management.
- Motivation: To get closer to the vision of living in harmony with nature.
Stella Ludwig
Project Manager Conferences & Events
- Projects: The smarter E Conferences Europe and South America, Intersolar Conference Africa, Sustainable Solar Europe and Kongress Klimaneutrale Kommunen.
- Background: B.A. Intercultural Management at Hochschule Ansbach at the campus Rothenburg ob der Tauber, perennial experience in the field of gastronomy.
- Motivation: Creation of innovative and attractive events with the objective of supporting and enlivening currently important issues.
Gesche Maass
Senior Project Manager Conferences & Events
- Projects: Green Hydrogen Forum & Conference, Forum Solar PLUS, AIE Energy Summit, PV-Recycling Summit, Bcworkshop, Intersolar Mexico, Middle East und The smarter E India
- Background: Travel agent, Diplom degree in International Cultural and Business Studies (specializing in Eastern European culture) from the University of Passau, marketing assistant at ISCAR Germany GmbH. Gesche has organized both national and international seminars, conferences, exhibitions and events since she began work in 2006
- Motivation: Helping those in the renewable energies field to network in a purposeful way so that their work has a positive impact for all people
Katja Marxen
Project Manager Conferences & Events
- Projects: SolarPACES, V2G Summit, Biochar Summit, SilicoNPV
- Background: Procurement and logistics specialist with experience as a purchasing manager in the automotive industry and as a sustainability officer in retail companies.
- Motivation: To work on something I can fully support with a clear conscience every day.
Karolina Mishchenko
Junior Project Manager Conferences & Events
- Projects: Kongress Klimaneutrale Kommunen, Sustainable Solar Europe
- Background: B.A. in Translation Studies from the Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN), M.A. in General Linguistics from the University of Bamberg. Diverse professional experience in operations, marketing, and event management, as well as participation in various academic and language conferences.
- Motivation: Committed to sustainable event concepts and achieving the best outcomes for all stakeholders.
Faith Omoigui
Junior Project Manager & Assistant for Marketing and Communication
- Projects: The smarter E exhibition forum, Marketing and Communication
- Background: B.A. Media and Communication Management at the SRH University of Applied Sciences Heidelberg, Federal Voluntary Service in the event sector at the dasHaus cultural centre in Ludwigshafen
- Motivation: The opportunity to create sustainable energy solutions through creative event formats to bring people, ideas and industries together
Aldona Ordodi
Accounting
Background: Commercial training, many years of experience as an assistant and in accounting
Motivation: Being part of the green transformation and making the world a little more sustainable together as a team.
Isabelle Zwirtz
Junior Project Manager Conferences & Events
- Projects: The smarter E Conferences Europe, AgriVoltaics Industry Forum Europe
- Background: B. A. Sports Science KIT, head of office in a sports association
- Motivation: I enjoy organizing events and am exited to be able to combine this with the topic of sustainability
