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📢 New speakers revealed for Showlight 2025! The countdown is on! Get ready for four incredible days of inspiration and innovation in all things lighting this May in Dijon, France. Here’s a sneak peek at some of the latest speakers joining the line-up: ✨ Nick Schlieper explores the challenges of lighting "Cine-Theatre" productions. ✨ Sophya Acosta & Luciana Suppicich reveal ingenious ideas inspired by small venues. ✨ Phil Supple embraces the magic of lighting under open skies. ✨ Bryan Raven offers a positive view on sustainability in the live events sector. ✨ Luc Peumans shares insights from the immersive musical experience, 40-45. From groundbreaking technology to creative ingenuity, these speakers will leave you inspired and informed. Head to our website for more info, or keep an eye on this page for individual session announcements and for further information about our wonderful line-up! Showlight kicks off on 19 May with a welcome reception, followed by three days of unrivalled papers presentations, valuable networking opportunities, a small-scale exhibition of the latest tech, a grand dinner and so much more. Secure your ticket now to avoid missing out! 🔗 www.showlight.org/tickets

💡 PAPER TITLE: Creating Light Without Electricity… and an 828m Facelift David Gray will take us on a journey through fictitious worlds where the original IP has no ‘electricity’, bring us custom character fixtures created for the Smurfs, Kung Fu Panda and Shrek, and finish with the construction challenges and recent control upgrade of the 1000 exterior strobe installation on the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa. 💡 ABOUT THE SPEAKER: David is a highly experienced project director with a career in themed entertainment spanning over 34 years and five continents. He has a unique ability to work across cultures and industries, leading teams to deliver excellence. With notable projects such as the large-scale systems integration for the world's tallest building, Burj Khalifa, themed projects including Disneyland Paris, Motiongate (Dubai) and Genting Highlands (Malaysia) balanced with Teatro La Fenice (Venice) and Royal Opera House (London). David brings originality and quality to every project he takes on, drawing on his foundation of international contracts, technical construction, and commercial delivery. 💡 JOIN US AT SHOWLIGHT 2025 📆 Date: 19 - 22 May 2025 📍 Location: Dijon, France 🎫 Tickets: www.showlight.org/tickets

💡 PAPER TITLE: The Role of Dynamic Lighting in Two Iconic Milanese Sites Lighting in architecture transcends the mere function of illuminating spaces, it changes - guiding visitors through their journey. Much like in theatre, it creates different scenes evoking emotions and memory. This session will explore the lighting of two iconic sites in Milan, the Cathedral and the Shoah Memorial. 💡 ABOUT THE SPEAKER: An architect and lighting designer with over 15 years of experience, Marco Miglioli initially trained in theatre, with the relationship between light and built space now central to his interests. Marco constantly blends his passion for theatre, art and architecture and is founder of the studio Marco Miglioli ArchiLight Studio. He has received several international awards and is a member of the The ALPD, IES, DarkSky, APIL and AIDI associations. 💡 JOIN US AT SHOWLIGHT 2025 📆 Date: 19 - 22 May 2025 📍 Location: Dijon, France 🎫 Tickets: www.showlight.org/tickets

💡 PAPER TITLE: Though Dusk into Darkness Simon Corder will present some musings on design practice, working with daylight becoming night, the natural marriage of set and lighting design, long-throw follow spots, and not being fully in control…using his work at the Hedeland Arena in Denmark as an example. 💡 ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Simon Corder has completed more than 400 projects internationally over the past 40 or so years. His practice embraces lighting for performance, set & production design, light art, and zoo design. He has worked extensively as a lighting designer and scenographer in opera, site-specific performance, theatre, music theatre, and dance. Simon created lighting for the first night-time zoo in the world, which opened in 1994 - since visited by over 25million people. He was honoured as a Knight of Illumination in 2017. 💡 JOIN US AT SHOWLIGHT 2025 📆 Date: 19 - 22 May 2025 📍 Location: Dijon, France 🎫 Tickets: www.showlight.org/tickets

🎓 Attention Lighting Students and Recent Graduates! The Showlight Student Sponsorship Scheme is your chance to attend Showlight 2025 (19-22 May, Dijon, France) for FREE! But don’t wait – applications close 31 January 2025! Here’s what’s included: ✨ Free entry to Showlight 2025, including the Programme of Papers and exhibition access ✨ Networking with top lighting professionals from around the world ✨ Invitations to exclusive Company and Conference Dinners ✨ A £500 stipend to help with travel and accommodation As a sponsored student, you’ll assist your sponsor with exhibition setup and gain invaluable experience while connecting with industry leaders. 🗣 Former participant Amy Mae Smith said of the last Showlight: “It’s an inspiring few days where you can meet and learn from lighting designers, programmers and video designers that you would never normally be able to meet, from all over the world.; people from theatre, TV, live events and more. It is a great chance to meet a mix of people with different views, approaches and styles to design. A brilliant event with the right mix of talks, exhibitors and tours!” 🚨 Spaces are limited – apply now via showlight.org/students Don’t miss this incredible opportunity! #Showlight2025 #LightingDesign #StudentOpportunities

💡 PAPER TITLE: The Power of Light – Myth and Manipulation Anne Militello will examine how lighting techniques used today to stir emotional reactions, date back centuries to when man first incorporated light into ritual. From narratives based in mythology and science, these techniques were later adapted with technology to induce awe, ecstasy and fear as a more efficient way to exert power and control. 💡 ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Anne Militello is a veteran lighting designer and professor at CalArts. She has received critical acclaim for her work in theatre, concerts, themed architecture and light art installations. She frequently lectures about light and design and heads the Masters Lighting Program at CalArts. Anne received an OBIE Award for Sustained Excellence in Off Broadway Theater, the prestigious Paul Waterbury Award of Distinction from the International Illuminating Engineering Society, Lighting Designer of the Year from Lighting Dimensions International, among other honours. 💡 JOIN US AT SHOWLIGHT 2025 📆 Date: 19 - 22 May 2025 📍 Location: Dijon, France 🎫 Tickets: www.showlight.org/tickets

💡 PAPER TITLE: The Magic of Cirque du Soleil Mikki Kunttu will explain how he turns magic into reality as the lighting and set designer, and programmer for a number of spectacular Cirque du Soleil shows. 💡 ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Mikki Kunttu is a lighting, set and screen content designer for theatre, live entertainment, television and visual arts, with a unique design signature that has brought him global recognition amongst the industry, and as a speaker in universities and seminars. His wide-ranging design career covers almost every style of lighting imaginable, and is renowned for collaborations with choreographer Tero Saarinen, Cirque du Soleil, The Royal Danish Ballet, Boston Ballet, the Finnish National Opera & Ballet and three Eurovision Song Contest productions. 💡 JOIN US AT SHOWLIGHT 2025 📆 Date: 19 - 22 May 2025 📍 Location: Dijon, France 🎫 Tickets: www.showlight.org/tickets Headline sponsor: ROBERT JULIAT S.A.S.

📢 First speakers announced for Showlight 2025! We are extremely excited to announce the first of speakers who will present papers at Showlight 2025 when it visits France from 19-22 May. The selection draws from a mixture of lighting disciplines covering site-specific installations, mixed lighting challenges, science and mythology, and circus spectaculars with speakers travelling to Dijon to be part of at this exceptional networking quadrennial. 💡 We are delighted to be welcoming Mikki Kunttu, Anne Militello, Marco Miglioli, Simon Corder, Ezequiel Nobili and David Gray to Showlight 2025’s programme of papers. Head to www.showlight.org for more info, or keep an eye on this page for individual session announcements and for further information about our wonderful line-up! Headline sponsor of Showlight 2025 is ROBERT JULIAT S.A.S.

Drum roll please! Tickets for Showlight 2025 are officially ON SALE – don’t miss out! 🎫 From 19-22 May 2025, join us at Le Parc des Expositions et Congrès de Dijon, France, for the lighting industry’s most anticipated event, returning in-person for the first time since 2017! With headline sponsor ROBERT JULIAT S.A.S., Showlight 2025 promises unparalleled networking, hands-on workshops, and inspiring sessions tailored for lighting practitioners worldwide. Choose from three ticket options: ✨ Full Delegate – Experience it all! Daily Papers Sessions, Workshops, exclusive dinners, networking events, and exhibition access. ✨ Day Delegate (Papers Only) – Perfect for one-day participation in Papers Sessions, the exhibitions and workshops. ✨ Student – Full access at a special rate! Spaces are limited, and tickets will sell-out fast! Secure yours now to be part of this quadrennial gathering – we can't wait to see you there! 🔗 Tickets: www.showlight.org/tickets Showlight has negotiated a number of hotel rooms at preferential rates at several Accor Group hotels in Dijon. Places are allocated on a first come, first served basis so book early to avoid disappointment. Be sure to tick the ’Showlight 2025’ rate to secure the discount. Visit the Hotels & Travel section of our website for all the info you need! Thanks to our sponsors: Robert Juliat LSi Online AYRTON ELATION Lighting Avolites Ltd ROBE Lighting s.r.o. Claypaky CHAUVET Professional Cameo Light Martin Professional Ambersphere Solutions Ltd Starway MA Lighting International GmbH ETC PLASA

📣 Calling all students and recent graduates! Applications are now open for the Showlight 2025 Sponsored Student Scheme – an incredible opportunity for students and recent graduates in lighting-related fields (performing arts, events, broadcast, film, architecture) to attend Showlight 2025 in Dijon, France, from 19-22 May 2025! 💡 What’s included? - Free access to the full Showlight programme 🔊 - Networking opportunities with industry leaders 🌍 - Admission to exclusive dinners 🍽️ - Participation in creative workshops & hands-on projects 🛠️ - £500 stipend for travel & accommodation! ✈️🏨 - Plus, you’ll be sponsored by a leading lighting exhibitor and gain insider experience with their team! 🙌 🚨 Don’t miss out – only around 30 spots available! Apply now and kick-start your lighting career in a big way! Tutors - please share and encourage your students to explore this amazing opportunity! 📝 Apply via our website: www.showlight.org/students #Showlight2025 #LightingDesign #FutureOfLighting #StudentOpportunities #CareersInLighting James Simpson