Linus Fuchs
With a passion for advancing good lighting, Linus Fuchs serves as Business Development Manager at LEDiL, where he is dedicated to solving industry challenges and pushing the boundaries of innovation. He sees lighting as more than technology - it is a driver of aesthetics, sustainability, and real-world value.
Drawing on years of international sales experience across EMEA, Southeast Asia, the US, and Oceania, he brings a global perspective to building strong customer partnerships and shaping future product strategies within the ecosystem of light. With a Master’s in Digital Business and Management, he combines commercial expertise with forward-looking insights, helping customers navigate evolving needs while contributing to a better lighting industry worldwide.
Xavier Denis
Xavier Denis is Head of Technical Support and Technical Marketing at Nichia Europe, bringing over 20 years of experience in lighting and optics. He has held management positions at Nichia, GE Lighting, and Optis, among others. Xavier earned a BSc in Applied Physics from the Georgia Institute of Technology and an Executive MBA from Corvinus University of Budapest. He contributes valuable insights on emerging light source technologies, from human-centric solutions to microLEDs.
Andy Rogers
Andy Rodgers leads as the Mechanical & Electrical Manager at the City of London Corporation. His extensive experience spans designing, installing, and maintaining diverse lighting projects, with a profound impact on urban aesthetics. Planning and overseeing works carried out on site, managing operatives/sub-contractors and materials/plant/transport, ensuring quality, safety, profitability and client satisfaction.
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Alexandra Hoste
Alex has spent over 30 years working in design, print and photography, and since 2018 she’s been bringing that experience to RNIB, where she leads the design, content, film and stories teams.
Her focus is on creating high-quality, accessible design solutions that make a real difference. From overseeing design accessibility standards across RNIB’s campaigns, to playing a pivotal role in the branding of the organisation’s award-winning Grimaldi Building in London, Alex is helping to shape how accessibility looks and feels at every level. She’s also worked to develop the design and branding of accessible packaging for RNIB’s Products and Advice Centre, making sure good design works for everyone.
Her client portfolio spans both global and UK organisations, including the Special Olympics Team of St. Vincent and the Grenadines to NHS trusts, L’Oréal, Burberry, and the Parliamentary Digital Service.
Alex’s guiding belief is that “accessible design is creative design” —because true accessibility means equity, independence, privacy and opportunity for everyone.
Sandra Babini
Sandra Babini has over 25 years of experience in the industry - as an architect, lighting designer, and now on the manufacturing side - she's had the opportunity to engage with every stage of the lighting process.
For 10 years, she successfully ran her own lighting design company, overseeing projects from concept to completion and collaborating closely with clients to bring their creative visions to life. This hands-on experience gave her a well-rounded perspective on both the artistic and technical sides of lighting.
For the past six years, she has been working as a Business Development Manager in the lighting manufacturing sector for Lumino Lighting. In this role, she collaborates with R&D, production, and administrative teams, while supporting designers in achieving their desired lighting effects using high-spec LED products. She focuses on truly understanding each client's goals and ensuring that our solutions meet both aesthetic and functional requirements.
Having been involved in supplying lighting solutions for projects across the globe, she's developed a strong appreciation for the critical role that clear communication and efficient procurement play in turning a design vision into reality.
Caroline Jonsson
Caroline Jonsson is an experienced Lighting Designer with over a decade in the industry, combining design management and technical expertise to deliver refined, creative solutions. As part of the Creative Lighting team at Ideaworks since 2020, Caroline specialises in high-end residences and superyachts in the UK and overseas. Her work reflects a passion for detail, collaboration, and the transformative power of light.
Amy Lamé
Amy has a long and successful track record as a leader and collaborator in culture and creative industries, communities and broadcasting. She is the Founding Director of 24hr Cities, a global consultancy dedicated to transforming the way we live, work and play in cities at night. Appointed by the Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan, she served as London’s first Night Czar from 2016-2024, putting the UK and London on the map as a global leader of night time advocacy, policy and research.
The co- founder of club night and artist collective Duckie, Amy created, promoted and hosted groundbreaking Olivier-award winning LGBTQ+ events for over 27 years. Her broadcasting career began in 1995 on BBC2 and has taken in all major UK TV and radio stations. She currently presents weekend mornings on BBC Radio 6Music. Her debut book, From Prejudice to Pride – the first LGBTQ+ history book for young people – was published by Hachette in June 2017. Amy served as Mayoress of the London Borough of Camden in 2010-11 and spent her year highlighting the history and culture of local live music and nightlife. She currently serves on the English Heritage London Blue Plaques Panel, advising and supporting staff working on the scheme and considering recommendations suitable for commemoration.
In 2018, Amy was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Business Administration from University of East London, and appointed Honorary Professor at UCL/University College London. She has received numerous awards, including recognition as a National Treasure as part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee; the Freedom of the City of London; the Music Week / Women in Music Champion Award, and the Washington College Alumni Citation. Originally from New Jersey USA, Amy is a dual citisen and has been a Londoner for over 33 years.
Teresa Beazley
Teresa Beazley is the Commercial & Training Manager at The LIA and leads a wide-ranging portfolio of industry education, with a focus on competency, behavioural development, and sector-wide standards. With a background in organisational development, HR, and behavioural leadership, her work challenges conventional CPD and focuses on shifting how capability is measured and developed across lighting and manufacturing.
Luke Cook
Luke has worked in the electrical industry for over 20 years, he has managed the Quality Assurance and Commissioning department before transitioning to lead the Integrated Systems Department following this he went on to lead the Health & Safety department.
A technically qualified electrical engineer, he also holds a NEBOSH certificate and is a Technical IOSH member. Bringing extensive expertise in compliance, safety, and operational excellence. Luke has displayed his excellent cross functional team leadership skills as well as time management throughout his career at Darke & Taylor, additionally Luke is Vice Chair of the Electrical Contractors Association Skills committee which plays a vital role in influencing skills policy and operation of skills systems across England, Wales and northern Ireland.