International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD)’s Post

I find it fascinating how 'under the radar' the @Baird Center expansion has been relative to the potential impact it has on our region. Kudos to Hunter Turpin for this great coverage and comprehensive overview of the convention center's potential impact on the region, challenges and opportunities it faces, and ultimately what it can mean for #MKE.

“The Upgrade” Tonight -- about a couple of hours or so after my arrival, many of my apps self-upgraded, including Telegram and WhatsApp but perhaps not WeChat. I couldn't tell but it looks like perhaps all of my Google apps have also upgraded. Maybe they are doing this favor to all those who attended NeurIPS 2024 in Vancouver. The apps seem to work just as well so far. For one thing, on WhatsApp, one can now edit one's messages directly. Something like recall and edit on WeChat, or a similar feature on Telegram, which were around for so many years. This was missing in my earlier version of WhatsApp. Last night, we went to Victoria Chinese Restaurant near Vancouver Fairmont. I thought the dinner was very good... Thank you to all the colleagues who attended, and all the hard work, walking the floors....NeurIPS, like CVPR, is a scene. The emphasis seems to be leaning back towards more theory but there were still plenty of unique problems, datasets and benchmarks introduced in a variety of domains, some new lines of research and architectural proposals, with the new Austrian company NXAI making high but economically attractive suggestions with their debut of their xLSTM series—the intentions and reasons for which are all good. The future, however, remains as always unknown except, perhaps, in certain drastically idealized world or worlds. And then we had the horrible speaking-to-one’s-own-bubble fiasco of the last keynote…. It was exactly the one I had decided not to attend.

With bold and inclusive approaches, this new generation is rewriting the rules of exhibition-making:

Today at ISPA in New York, Liv Aira is part of the panel ”Building the Future: Performance Spaces”, as part of Embassy of Sweden’s and Nordberg Movements’s dance delegation. “The pandemic prompted our sector to examine our use of spaces for performances. With buildings closed, we explored how spaces could better support artistic excellence, community engagement, equity, and new technologies. What new facilities and approaches have since emerged, and how are we using these lessons to shape the performance spaces of the future?”

Daily dose of Optimism: As Peter Ducker said, "The best way to create the future is to build the future". At The Earthshot Prize, we believe in the power of creativity and innovation to create the future. We believe in people around the world reclaiming agency over their future and fixing the world, one solution at a time. We believe in the game-changers, the change-makers, the creators, the builders, the dreamers and the do-ers. Because of them, we wake up daily with optimism about the future they're creating for all of us. We also wake up each day with a renewed sense of urgency. Time is ticking and history is being written. We must all go faster, bigger, braver and bolder. This is our singular call to action to those with influence and capital: Speed solutions to scale. Because the innovators can create the future, but together, we need to speed the future towards us faster than ever before. And that is a collective endeavour requiring more courage and collaboration than ever before. Thank you to our incredible Founding Partners Bloomberg Philanthropies for hosting and convening courageous conversations with incredible people. Thank you to everyone who has said yes to joining us on the 24th. Together we are a movement for change and action.

The Roots & Branches summary report is now available to download 🌱

A job worth doing is worth doing together – and we can’t think of a more important mission than creating advocates for the planet. Now’s your chance to join us! The Fixing Our Broken Planet: Community of Practice is an initiative to connect museum professionals who care about addressing the planetary emergency, building a strong community that will inspire widespread action. We're offering grants to UK museums who want to create impactful exhibitions and programming. There are three ways to take part: 🌎 Generation Hope: Grants up to £2,500 for two to three organisations to develop programmes that coincide with Generation Hope, our annual events programme delving into the challenges and solutions for people and the planet. 💡 Interconnected: Light: One-off grants up to £3,000 for 10 organisations to host displays from the Fixing Our Broken Planet exhibition alongside your own collections and storytelling. 🤝 Interconnected: In-Depth: One-off grants up to £10,000 for four organisations to develop larger projects. This opportunity includes support from our scientific and curatorial teams and access to extensive Fixing Our Broken Planet content to be tailored to your local context. Applications close on 23 September. Discover more and apply below 👇 https://brnw.ch/21wMJBW

There’s no substitute for face-to-face interaction when it comes to building relationships, exchanging ideas, and inspiring collaboration. That’s exactly what you can expect at IGEL Technology Now & Next in Miami Beach (March 24-27). The pace at which technology evolves means staying ahead of the curve is more important than ever. These events are designed for those who are committed to shaping the future of their business. Whether you’re in leadership, part of a channel partner, or managing an MSP, the value of what’s on offer here cannot be overstated. We’ve tailored the content this year to address industry-specific needs, offering tracks in healthcare, government, financial services, and CxO leadership. This is more than just information; it’s an opportunity to challenge your thinking, discover new perspectives, and walk away with actionable insights to drive your business forward. There will also be major announcements throughout the event, giving you a first look at the latest IGEL Technology innovations. Why should you attend? Because this event offers much more than just sessions; it’s an opportunity to engage with a global community of innovators, explore new business opportunities, and immerse yourself in cutting-edge ideas that will shape the future. Make sure to mark your calendars and prepare for an exceptional experience. https://lnkd.in/gGBVgPKD #IGEL2025 #Innovation #TechLeadership #IGELCommunity #ChannelPartners

Do you still wonder what Bled Strategic Forum is all about? In a few words: frank discussions, promotion of values, contemporary challenges' debates, global participation, beautiful scenery, stimulating take-aways. The night session tells it all: a wonderful mix of art, geo-politics and a bit of promotion of #Slovenia https://lnkd.in/dirQ-E8N

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