Meet Evert Bende, a photovoltaic specialist who has been working in the solar industry since 2007. With a background that bridges energy and ICT, Evert brings a hands-on perspective on how hardware, software, and power electronics come together to accelerate the energy transition.

Over the past five years Evert has been working as a Senior Consultant at Huawei Digital Power, one of the business groups of Huawei. In his department covering the Benelux and Ireland, he supports partners and customers in building smarter and more resilient energy systems.

Evert’s session connects directly to the CSA Career Days theme: From Learning to Leading in the Age of Technology. Expect an energetic look inside Huawei — a global leader in ICT infrastructure and smart devices, operating in 170+ countries with ~208,000 employees — and how its Digital Power business applies digital intelligence to real-world challenges like renewable integration, electrification, and smarter energy management. He’ll also share insights into Huawei’s company structure, technology focus, and culture, and what skills and mindsets help young professionals grow from students into technology leaders.