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The industry is rapidly moving away from fossil fuels. Electrification is no longer a question of if — but how.​ ​ The "Energy Transformation" Session at the 40th Şişecam International Glass Conference will spotlight leading voices driving the shift toward sustainable energy in glass manufacturing:​ ​ Amy Zhiying Zhou (Great Power) on how battery innovations are enabling reliable storage for energy intensive industries.​ ​Assoc. Prof. Dr. Senem Şentürk Lüle (Istanbul Technical University) on the role of SMRs and Generation IV nuclear reactors in providing low-carbon electricity and high‑temperature process heat for energy‑intensive industries.​ Cathalijn van Rijmenam (Siemens) on the specifics of energy transformation across glass plants.​ Martin Fischer (VON ARDENNE) with a Western European perspective on industrializing perovskite cell manufacturing through physical vapor deposition.​ Bruno Malphettes (Fives Stein) on challenges across the glass sector and practical routes to partial and full electrification, with real world industrial examples.​ ​ June 18, 2026 / Hall-1 ​ #Şişecam #GlassConference