Neil Knowles
I've been designing lighting for architectural projects for 30 years now, 24 of which have been as founder of Elektra Lighting Design, and I've won the Lighting Design Awards for Best Hospitality Lighting twice.
Lighting can be about so much more than simply allowing you to see. It can shape and define spaces, draw attention (or distract), create atmosphere, and turn an empty shell into a beautiful space. Light can be art, and light can be beauty. At Elektra we use lighting to generate emotional connections between people and spaces, creating authentic spaces with lighting solutions that will ensure the success of a project.
At Elektra we understand that each project is unique, and each deserves an individual lighting design. We use our extensive experience, knowledge and creative flair to make every single project as good as it can be.
Lighting design - on time, on brand and on budget.
Juan Ferrari
Juan Ferrari is a Lighting Designer with over 30 years of experience in theatrical and architectural lighting. Currently, he co-leads the Lighting Department at Hoare Lea in the UK. Over the past decade, he has been working across markets worldwide, with a focus on projects in Europe and the Middle East. He is a passionate believer in the power of light to tell stories and shape perceptions. Internationally recognized as a speaker at industry events, he advocates for open communication and idea exchange. His dedication to both people and the planet has established him as a thought leader in lighting design, consistently pursuing innovative solutions that reduce environmental impact while creating enjoyable spaces for people.. Taking a holistic approach, he combines his deep technical knowledge with an understanding of human behaviour to create immersive, simple, and everyday experiences.
Dan Oakley
Dan is the Dark Skies Officer at the South Downs National Park Authority and International Dark Sky Reserve. He was responsible for creating and submitting the South Downs application to the IDA and continues to manages the National Parks delivery of dark skies. Dan uses his position to promote IDA messages, light pollution and astronomical opportunities to the residents and visitors of the South Downs. Originally a Physicist with an interest in astrophysics, Dan has further degrees in Wildlife Management, and a Masters in Environment, Policy and Society, but has happily swapped his time as a ranger with a chainsaw to delivery dark skies outreach behind a telescope. Dan is actively involved in enhancing lighting policy in the UK and is coordinating the establishment of a UK Dark Sky partnership with protected landscape partners with a goal of developing specific policies for dark skies. He also currently sits on the IDA Dark Sky Places Committee, is a director of IDA-UK Chapter and is the director Darkscape Consulting that provides specialist services for dark skies and light pollution.
Carmela Dagnello
Carmela is a Specialist Lighting Consultant with experience in delivering fully integrated lighting for commercial, residential, leisure facilities, urban realm and transportation hubs. She believes every single new project is a ‘challenge’ to face with creativity and competence. She strives for cooperation to deliver meaningful projects to 'Make a Difference'.
Miguel Aguado
Miguel Aguado is the EMEA Marketing and Technology Manager for Lutron based in London. He joined Lutron in 2005 with two bachelor’s degrees in engineering. During his career at Lutron, he has held several positions, ranging from product development to marketing and product management. He is currently a senior manager at Lutron and holds several positions of leadership in several organisations, such as the LIA, the DALI Alliance and Lighting Europe.