11:30 - 12:15

Dark Skies Discussion

Moderator: Matt Waring, arc magazine editor

Speakers: Zoe Faulkner, Troup, Bywaters + Anders; Carolina Florian, Qiddiya, Dan Oakley, DarkSky International

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12:25 - 13:10

Out of Our Lane: What Lighting Designers Must Learn from Medicine

Speaker: Willie Duggan, Lighting Designer

Has the lighting industry become stuck in its own lane? Are we blinkered to the wealth of scientific research happening all around us? While we debate fixtures, metrics, and aesthetics, medical science has uncovered profound truths about light’s foundational role in human health. From circadian rhythms to mitochondrial function, the evidence is now overwhelming: light is not just a design tool, it is a foundational biological force.This talk calls on lighting professionals to step beyond the silo of our industry and engage with medical research that is more rigorous, more advanced, and more urgent than much of what we produce ourselves. By embracing collaboration with scientists and clinicians, we can translate this knowledge into environments that not only look beautiful but are designed to sustain health, and wellbeing, allowing occupants to thrive.The time has come to stop looking inward and instead build a new paradigm, one lit environment where design, medicine, and science come together.

13:20 - 13:50

Is True Inclusivity Achievable?

Speaker: Guy Kornetszki, Nulty+

As we adopt a more inclusive approach, are we at risk of unintentionally excluding others? We cannot default to designing muted spaces because visually appealing environments still appeal to so many, conversely, we cannot continue to design for one way of thinking and disregard the needs of a large proportion of our population. This presentation will explore the intricacies of inclusive design and how we approach the challenge of designing for all types of people.

14:00 - 14:45

Beyond Light: Multisensory Design in Practice

Moderator: Dr Shelley James

Speakers: Tricia Smikle, RNIB; Rob Imeson, RNIB; Rob Burrell, Buro Happold

Discover how user-focused multisensory design can deliver both social impact and a return on investment. Using the RNIB’s award-winning Grimaldi Building refurbishment as a case study, this panel, chaired by Dr Shelley James, will bring together the original project team to hear how they integrated lighting, acoustics and inclusive design strategies to improve wellbeing, accessibility and performance. With Tricia Smikle, the RNIB project lead; Roy Imeson, RNIB inclusive employment advisor; Alexandra Hoste, RNIB Content/Creative Lead; and Rob Burrell, Acoustics engineer from Buro Happold.

14:55 - 15:25

Your Data Isn’t ‘Good’: It’s Just Data

Speakers: Kael Gillam, Hoare Lea & Max Robson, Recolight

Transparent environmental metrics are essential to sustainable design and manufacturing. The lighting industry has made promising progress, with encouraging uptake of CIBSE TM65.2 and TM66. Now, as EPDs (Environmental Product Declarations) gain traction as a more detailed declaration of impacts at the product-level, the lighting industry has the opportunity to interpret and apply the numbers.In this session Max and Kael discuss both sides of the equation: the methods that go into generating EPD data, and how the results can (and can’t) be used. They will examine the benefits of EPDs and the role they play in driving transparency within the industry, while also acknowledging their limitations. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of how to use EPDs as a valuable tool in sustainable lighting design without losing sight of the bigger environmental picture.

15:00 - 15:20

The Light Within Us: Salutogenesis, Colour & Conscious Design

Architectural Zone Session: Phos, Stand 32. Speaker: Alexander Cadisch, Sustainability Director

Humans evolved in sensory-rich environments, guided by the fractal rhythms of nature and the open vistas of the savannah. Today, most of us spend 90% of our lives indoors, in flat environments shaped not by biology but by poor legislation. Flatness is violence to the senses. Boredom is the disease we’ve normalised. The World Health Organisation estimates stress costs the global economy £600bn each year — and light, our most influential stimulus, could be the antidote.This session explores salutogenesis — saluting the genius of design — as a framework for creating health, not just avoiding harm. We’ll uncover the neuroscience of light, the lost sensory wealth of our evolution, and how zoning, colour, and fractal patterns restore curiosity and well-being. Alongside this, we’ll examine Part L: how efficiency-led codes erase quality and why we must fight for legislation that protects human-centric design.This talk will take place in the Architectural Zone on the Phos exhibition stand.

15:35 - 16:20

Shaping Atmospheres

Moderator: Judith Patiño, Vibia

Speakers: Barbara Ventosa, Vibia; Sanjit Bahra, Design Plus Light; Sebas Mealla, ProtoPixel

Atmosphere is everything. This discussion brings together leading design experts to examine how light and space work in unison to craft memorable experiences. The panel will explore the interplay of design, technology, and storytelling—how lighting defines mood, shapes perception, and reinforces identity in hotel environments.

16:20 - 16:50

From Spark to Spectrum: How AI Augments Lighting Designers

Speakers: Daniel Green, Into Lighting & Kuldeep Vali, Rise With AI

AI isn't just for coders - it’s becoming a powerful sidekick for many businesses and creative professions and holds much potential when it comes to lighting design.In this talk, Daniel and Kuldeep will demonstrate how AI tools can boost creativity, speed up workflows and even help with data analysis and live installations.From concept sketches (lighting render agents) to developed design (automating specification documents), we'll look at how designers can augment with AI, without losing their artistic edge.

17:00 - 17:30

Re:Vision – Meet the Designers

Moderator: Matt Waring, arc magazine editor

Speakers: Benz Roos & Kit Thavaseelan, Speirs Major Light Architecture

arc magazine Matt Waring sits down with the Speirs Major Light Architecture team behind this year's light installation to learn more about the inspiration and processes involved.We live on a planet teeming with life. Yet, we rarely consider how each species experiences this world through a different lens. Re:Vision zooms in on one vibrant slice of that difference: colour perception. Using custom spectral profiles and reimagined Ishihara colour blindness test patterns, it offers a glimpse into how varied the lived experience can be from one species to another, and even between individuals. This sensory experience invites us to step outside the ‘blindness’ of our own perceptual boundaries for a moment, and rethink how we design—not just for humans, but for a richly biodiverse world that is far more colourful, complex, and interconnected than we often imagine. Re:Vision promises to be an unforgettable, immersive experience.

11:00 – 13:00

Light Inside Out

SLL curated content. More details coming soon.

13:10 - 13:55

Bespoke Solutions in Lighting Discussion

Moderator: Helen Ankers

Speakers: Faye Robinson, Unibox; James Sherman, Foster + Partners

More details coming soon.

14:05 - 14:35

Light - The Fourth Material - Digital Craftsmanship at Bentley

Speaker: Naomi Saka, Bentley

Bentley has crafted wood, leather and metal for over 100 years. With the same attention to detail, the Bentley team wants to craft light - the fourth material. In this process they are looking for special moments that are timeless and beautiful to humans. As a luxury brand Bentley wants to deliver the practicality of world class interaction, connectivity and digital content combined with the extraordinary artistry, craftsmanship and innovation that touches its customers. Demonstrating an example of how this comes to life in the EXP 15, which marked a pivotal chapter for Bentley, in this presentation, they will share how they craft ‘Nature Inspired Lighting’ and blend light and material across interior, exterior and HMI.

14:45 - 15:15

True Luxury is Handmade: Crafted for Connoisseurs of Light

Speaker: Surbhi Jindal, Da Light Hub / Women in Lighting India Ambassador

Curated specially for the ones who are mesmerised by the beauty of art and light, let’s deep dive into the craftsmanship and creativity that brings bespoke lighting designs to life. This presentation shall explore the intricate process that blends design vision, artisanal expertise, and technological innovation to create timeless lighting pieces. The designs that fuse age-old artisanal techniques with contemporary aesthetics. The result: lighting that honours heritage while illuminating the future.

15:00 - 15:20

The Light Within Us: Salutogenesis, Colour & Conscious Design

Architectural Zone Session: Phos, Stand 32. Speaker: Alexander Cadisch, Sustainability Director

Humans evolved in sensory-rich environments, guided by the fractal rhythms of nature and the open vistas of the savannah. Today, most of us spend 90% of our lives indoors, in flat environments shaped not by biology but by poor legislation. Flatness is violence to the senses. Boredom is the disease we’ve normalised. The World Health Organisation estimates stress costs the global economy £600bn each year — and light, our most influential stimulus, could be the antidote.This session explores salutogenesis — saluting the genius of design — as a framework for creating health, not just avoiding harm. We’ll uncover the neuroscience of light, the lost sensory wealth of our evolution, and how zoning, colour, and fractal patterns restore curiosity and well-being. Alongside this, we’ll examine Part L: how efficiency-led codes erase quality and why we must fight for legislation that protects human-centric design.This talk is free to attend for all visitors and will take place in the Architectural Zone on the Phos exhibition stand.

15:25 - 15:55

More or Less

Speakers: Nikos Moskofidis and Lee Sweetman, dpa lighting consultants

Senior designers from dpa lighting consultants take the audience through a decade of design in the Middle East providing insight on how to succeed as a lighting designer in the region.

16:05 - 17:00

Brilliant on Paper, Broken on Site

Moderator: James Siddle, Ideaworks

Speakers: Joshua Bourton, Westgreen Construction; Louise Denton, Orluna; Luke Cook, Darke & Taylor; Sandra Babini, Lumino

Too often, beautifully considered designs are compromised - not through a lack of creativity or technical skill, but because of poor procurement practices: misunderstood specifications, vague communication, or a lack of attention to detail during delivery. This discussion will explore how procurement can either reinforce or unravel a lighting vision. A great design is only the beginning. It takes a high-performing team through construction and beyond to bring it to life.

13:00 – 13:30

Is there a DALI Doctor in the House?

Speakers: Tad Trylski and Emma Cogswell

Join the DALI Doctors Tad Trylski and Emma Cogswell as they cure common light control aliments. The surgery is open so come and get the prescription for your lighting control woes.

15:00 - 15:30

Beyond the Badge: When Competency Becomes a Liability

Speakers: Teresa Beazley and Dan Griffiths, LIA

We've made huge strides in raising the bar on product compliance, but we're falling short on people. We assume the right badges mean the right capability, but that's not always the case. This talk will explore the overlooked risks around competency in practice and why even the best-certified product can become a problem if it's in the wrong hands. Together we'll walk through what happens when good products meet poor decision, and why some test reports tell a very different story once you look beyond the formatting.

16:30 - 17:00

Lighting Confession: Uncomfortable Truths About Collaboration

Moderator: Katia Kolovea, Archifos

Speakers: Gary Thornton, Nulty+; Amy Lamé, 24hr Cities

A provocative panel from the frontlines of design, development, and dialogue.Co-hosted by The Lighting Police and VLDC, this fast-paced session dives into the messy, unspoken realities of collaboration in the built environment. Expect bold questions, raw insights, and honest confessions from across the industry, featuring lighting designer Gary Thornton (Nulty+), urban policymaker Amy Lamé (24hr Cities), and a developer voice.

18:00 Onwards

Silhouette Awards Event

The Silhouette Awards are back at LiGHT Expo London, returning to this year's exhibition with another exciting in-person gathering - a true celebration of community, mentorship, and connection!At LiGHT 25, the Silhouette Awards will be keeping the energy and excitement high with a half-hour programme of reflection and inspiration in the Associations Lounge.Kicking things off, there will be a lively mentor + mentee discussion with a London-based pairing, sharing real stories of growth, creativity, and career impact. Then, the spotlight will shift to showcase fresh insights and the plans for the milestone 5th year celebrations.It’s set to be a welcoming space where everyone - mentors, mentees, sponsors, supporters, and friends of the community - can come together to reflect, connect, and celebrate.