IALD Enlighten Europe 2025

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IALD Enlighten Europe 2025

A vital part of the lighting design industry’s leading conference series, EE25 takes place in the design city of Valencia, Spain.

Venture forward and #VerLaLuz.

Developed by lighting designers and for lighting designers, the event presents top-tier educational sessions led by the brightest minds in the profession. Hundreds of attendees benefit from deep discussions, engaging workshops, lively roundtables, and networking opportunities.

This esteemed event, part of the renowned IALD Enlighten conference series, will convene lighting professionals, designers, and enthusiasts across Europe and beyond. Participants can exchange knowledge, showcase innovative design methodologies and technologies, and engage in critical discussions on current issues and trends within the lighting industry. Attendees can anticipate a program featuring compelling keynote presentations, insightful panel discussions, and meaningful networking opportunities with peers and industry leaders.

We look forward to seeing you in the gorgeous city of Valencia for an inspiring and enlightening experience as the professional community comes together to "See the Light"!

When

6/26/2025 8:00 AM - 6/27/2025 8:00 PM
GMT Daylight Time

Where

Hotel Meliá Valencia Avenida Cortes Valencianas 52 46015 VALENCIA SPAIN

Registration

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Wednesday, 25 June 2025

Description
Business and Leadership Forum Moderator: Carla Wilkins, IALD Category Forum Track Meeting Rooms 5-6 Time 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM 1:00 PM
LIRC Member Meeting Open to participants in the lighting industry: specifiers, manufacturers, educators, researchers, and more! RSVP is requested to determine headcount. Register to Attend Category Meeting Track Meeting Rooms 5-6 Time 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM 3:00 PM
Valencia Walking Tour (Organized by APDI) - Capacity Full Join us for a night of inspiration on a walking tour through the heart of Valencia, recognized as the World Design Capital in 2022. Space is limited and separate registration is required: RSVP for Tour Category Tour Track Off-Site Time 7:30 PM 7:30 PM

Thursday, 26 June 2025

Description
Registration / Networking Category Registration Time 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM 8:00 AM
President's Welcome Opening Remarks & Keynote Address: Studio Waldemeyer Studio Waldemeyer, established in 2004 by Moritz Waldemeyer and later joined by Nazanin Farahbod, is a dynamic design studio renowned for integrating art, design, and technology. Category Presentation Track Valentia A-B Time 8:50 AM - 10:00 AM 8:50 AM
Morning Networking Break Category Networking Time 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM 10:00 AM
Corporeality of Light: An Introduction to Sensing Space Methodology Category Presentation Track Valentia A Time 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM 10:30 AM
Guerillas in the Metaverse Category Presentation Track Valentia B Time 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM 10:30 AM
Are Rainbows Real: A Philosophical Approach to Lighting Design Category Presentation Track Valentia A Time 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM 11:30 AM
Everything, Everywhere, All At Once (Sponsored by The DALI Alliance) In this session Tad and Emma, experienced lighting designers and educators, will take you on a 'TandEm' ride to navigate the jargon, delve into the world of persona groups, explore common scenarios, and bust some myths around the widely adopted DALI protocol. Category Presentation Track Valentia C Time 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM 11:30 AM
Lunch + Demonstration Tables Category Meal Time 12:20 PM - 1:15 PM 12:20 PM
Light and Time: Creating Life’s Optical Illusions Category Presentation Track Valentia A Time 1:20 PM - 2:10 PM 1:20 PM
Illuminate and Innovate: A Workflow Revolution with AI in Lighting Design Category Presentation Track Valentia B Time 1:20 PM - 2:10 PM 1:20 PM
The Weight of Light Category Presentation Track Valentia A Time 2:20 PM - 3:10 PM 2:20 PM
Designer Workflow: New Performance Criteria and Tradeoffs Category Presentation Track Valentia B Time 2:20 PM - 3:10 PM 2:20 PM
Lighting Cross Talk Category Workshop Track Valentia C Time 3:20 PM - 4:20 PM 3:20 PM
All the World Is a Stage Category Presentation Track Valentia A Time 4:20 PM - 5:10 PM 4:20 PM
Reflections in Architecture: Steering Daylight for Aesthetics and Sustainability Category Presentation Track Valentia B Time 4:20 PM - 5:10 PM 4:20 PM
Designer x Designer LIVE! "How do we inspire and engage younger generations?" In collaboration with APDI, join this panel of professionals for a conversation on lighting design education and advocacy in a rapidly evolving technological and social landscape. Category Forum Track Valentia A-B Time 5:20 PM - 6:00 PM 5:20 PM
Evening Reception: La Noche en Blanco (Sponsored by LEDFlex Group) LEDFlex is thrilled to return to IALD Enlighten Europe as a Platinum Sponsor — and even more excited to welcome the global lighting design community to their signature opening night, this time with a vibrant Spanish flair. Buses will start at 6PM from the Melia Valencia. Category Reception Track (Off-site) Time 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM 6:30 PM

Friday, 27 June 2025

Description
Registration / Networking Category Registration Time 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM 8:00 AM
Lighting and Neurodivergence: Current Research and Project Application with UCL Category Presentation Track Valentia A Time 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM 9:00 AM
If Trees Had Legs They'd Run Away Category Presentation Track Valentia B Time 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM 9:00 AM
Tomorrow's Lighting Designer Category Presentation Track Valentia A Time 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM 10:00 AM
Applying a Feminist Perspective to Urban Lighting Category Presentation Track Valentia B Time 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM 10:00 AM
Morning Networking Break Category Networking Time 10:50 AM - 11:20 AM 10:50 AM
Oops, I Dropped the Lemon Pie Category Presentation Track Valentia A Time 11:20 AM - 12:10 PM 11:20 AM
Static Sucks! Embracing Color and Motion in Lighting Category Presentation Track Valentia B Time 11:20 AM - 12:10 PM 11:20 AM
What We Don't See: Non-visual Effects of Light Category Presentation Track Valentia C Time 11:20 AM - 12:10 PM 11:20 AM
Lunch + Demostration Tables Category Meal Track Terra A-B-C Time 12:10 PM - 1:15 PM 12:10 PM
Illuminating Business Leadership: Strategies for Success in Lighting Design Category Presentation Track Valentia A Time 1:15 PM - 2:05 PM 1:15 PM
Illuminating Iconic Architecture: The Hyparschale Lighting Story Category Presentation Track Valentia B Time 1:15 PM - 2:05 PM 1:15 PM
Lighting Projects Properly Exposed: Every Designer Can Make Better Images Category Presentation Track Valentia C Time 1:15 PM - 2:45 PM 1:15 PM
Life-Long Learning: Growth Through Skill Development and Knowledge Management Category Presentation Track Valentia A Time 2:15 PM - 3:05 PM 2:15 PM
Rethinking Light: Embracing Health-Centric Lighting Design for the 21st Century Category Presentation Track Valencia B Time 2:15 PM - 3:05 PM 2:15 PM
Afternoon Networking Break Category Networking Time 3:05 PM - 4:15 PM 3:05 PM
Lighting Cross Talk Category Workshop Track Valentia C Time 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM 3:15 PM
Neuroarchitecture Meets Smart Lighting: Multisensory Design for Inclusive Spaces Category Presentation Track Valentia A Time 4:15 PM - 5:05 PM 4:15 PM
The Role of Light in Restorative Cities Category Presentation Track Valencia B Time 4:15 PM - 5:05 PM 4:15 PM
President's Closing Message (and Prize Giveaway) Category Presentation Track Valentia A-B Time 5:15 PM - 5:30 PM 5:15 PM