128 SHOW PREVIEW
Right, from top to bottom The event at the Business Design Centre offers visitors multiple networking opportunities, while exhibitor showcases will offer a more in-depth look at the products and technologies on display
ISLINGTON’S BUSINESS DESIGN CENTRE will be the place for enlightenment for lighting professionals, architects and designers as it hosts LiGHT 24, an exhibition dedicated to the art and science of lighting. Tailored for professionals from across the creative sector, the event aims to provide a platform where the latest innovations and trends can be explored and understood. Since launching in 2022, LiGHT has grown steadily since 3,500 visitors turned out to its first edition, with the following year seeing a 43% increase to almost 5,000 attendees. Tis year’s show will once again feature a wide range of exhibitors and features covering all aspects of high-end lighting specification. Far from being aimed solely at lighting specialists, LiGHT 24 aims to highlight the best in lighting for creatives in all kinds of roles by bringing together architects, interior designers and lighting designers with innovative brands and suppliers.
Non-lighting specialists can discover ways to more seamlessly integrate the right lighting solutions into their project designs and learn more about the effects of lighting on design schemes and the end user. LiGHT 24 will feature hundreds of high-end decorative and architectural lighting manufacturers, while a dedicated space for decorative and design-led lighting brands returns to the gallery level for a second year, focusing on providing an area in which to collaborate, inspire and specify decorative, design-led lighting solutions. Tis year, the Associations Lounge will host a number of industry associations from the architecture, interior design and lighting communities, including the IALD, ILP, LIA, SLL, BIID, SBID, VLDC, Women in Lighting, Women Lighting Professionals, Women in Office Design, Women in Architecture, and the Women in Furniture Network. Te space will serve as a place for designers to meet with colleagues and gain vital information on the advantages of memberships with these associations.
OPINIONS IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Speakers from across the sector Te [D]arc Toughts talks programme will be taking place throughout the show, featuring experts from across the world of design while covering project highlights and topics that affect all areas of the industry. Moderated by editors from the lighting design magazines Arc and Darc, as well as guest moderators, the
talks will aim to delve deeper into the latest topics and trends affecting lighting and design, from the circular economy and sustainability, and designing for wellness, to diversity in design.
With two programmes running side by side, this year’s line-up of over 30 design professionals from all areas of the industry will follow three themes covering the business of design, interiors and lighting, and designing for people and the planet, which will be split further into content around wellness, sustainability and the environment. Adjoining the talks programme, a new feature – Decorative + Design – will give interior lighting brands a dedicated area to shine. It includes technical lighting with a design-led focus, with high-end lighting brands exhibiting in this space, including Davide Groppi, iGuzzini, Intra Lighting, Luceplan, LZF Lighting, Penta Light, Prolicht, and SAAS Instruments.
LiGHT 24 offers visitors multiple networking opportunities, including late- night welcome drinks during the first evening and the popular LiGHT LUNCH on day two of the event. This year, LiGHT LUNCH will be centred around a Women in Industry networking event. With representatives from Women in Lighting, Women Lighting Professionals, Women in Office Design, Women in Architecture, and the Women in Furniture Design Network, the discussion will explore why it is important for both men and women to get behind women’s groups in the design industry and how male colleagues and peers can help change the narrative. The panel discussion on the gallery level
of the Business Design Centre will offer an opportunity to participate in the discussion of gender equality in the workplace alongside designers and representatives from these important women’s initiatives in the design industry. Speakers will include Carmela Dagnello representing Women in Lighting, Rachael Davidson representing Women in Architecture, James Poore of JPLD, Harsha Kotak representing Women in Office Design, and Neil Knowles of Elektra Lighting. Te talk will be followed by a
complementary LiGHT Lunch providing an opportunity for visitors to network with peers and find out more about the key work of these industry women’s groups. Kimberly Bartlett of Women Lighting Professionals and Zoe Bonser of the Women in Furniture
Network will also be in the room to answer any questions.
Another networking opportunity will be the Silhouette Awards event, open to the entire global lighting community, featuring advice from the programme’s mentors and mentees, education insights, presentations, discussions, and photo opportunities.
LiGHT WORK will also make a return to the show, with visitors encouraged to make use of the workspace area to network, hold meetings, or complete office tasks, while offering wi-fi, free coffee, and charging points so that visitors do not need to leave the show floor to do vital work.
GIVING PROJECTS THE GREEN LIGHT: The role of sustainability in modern lighting
One of the central themes of LiGHT 24 will be sustainability, a topic that is increasingly vital in the world of lighting design and manufacturing. As the industry seeks to reduce its environmental footprint, exhibitors at the show will highlight products and technologies that are designed with sustainability in mind.
Beyond the exhibits, LiGHT 24 will feature a series of interactive installations and seminars designed to engage attendees and provide deeper insights into the future of lighting. Tese experiences are designed not only to showcase the latest products but also to foster a greater understanding of the trends and technologies shaping the industry. Te organisers are quick to point out that LiGHT 24 is not just about exploring the latest products and technologies; it also aims to help visitors build connections and foster collaboration within the industry through an exhibition conceived to provide opportunities for networking, allowing professionals to exchange ideas, share experiences, and potentially collaborate on future projects. Exhibitor showcases will offer a more in-depth look at the products and technologies on display. Tese presentations, led by representatives from the exhibiting brands, will provide a detailed overview of their latest innovations, along with insights into the design and development process. Tese sessions are ideal for professionals who want to gain a deeper understanding of the products and how they can be applied in their own projects.
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