Ascent Solar Technologies Co-Hosts Executive Networking Event to Strengthen Industry Relationships with Space Innovators
Key Highlights
- ➤Ascent co-hosted an October 20 executive networking event for commercial space innovators
- ➤Event discussions showcased Ascent’s flexible thin-film PV technology for emerging space missions
- ➤Connections from the event could lead to future revenue, but no contracts were announced
- ➤U.S. manufacturing and domestic supply chain target commercial space and government programs
Expert Statements
Paul Warley, CEO of Ascent Solar Technologies
“Space innovation is accelerating rapidly. As that exponential growth occurs, so too does the fundament need for reliable, efficient power generation to enable the next generation of missions.”
Paul Warley, CEO of Ascent Solar Technologies
“Directly engaging with the very organizations that are shaping the future of space allows us to better understand their evolving needs while also demonstrating how Ascent's technology can help power their ambitions. The connections established during this event have led to ongoing relationships and discussions that could lead to future revenue that would expand the role our flexible solar solutions play throughout the space industry.”
THORNTON, Colo., Oct. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. ("Ascent" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: ASTI), the leading U.S. innovator in the design and manufacturing of featherweight, flexible thin-film photovoltaic (PV) solutions, today announced its participation as co-host of an executive networking event held October 20, 2026, in Willow Springs, California. The event brought together leaders and innovators from across the commercial space industry to discuss emerging technologies, mission requirements and opportunities for future collaboration.
Ascent leadership, including CEO Paul Warley, Chairman of the Board David Peterson and Director of Strategic Sales Tom Bawol, liaised with executives and representatives from various organizations including Venturi Astrolab, Impulse Space, Breakwater Strategies, Sophia Space and others. These discussions showcased Ascent’s thin-film PV technology and its ability to help meet modern space mission power needs to organizations that are actively developing next-generation space technology.
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