THINKLIGHT 2024: Focusing on Responsibility
Light + Intelligent Building Middle East
Lighting, Electrical Engineering and Building Technology | 14 - 16 JANUARY 2025, DUBAI #lightbuildingme
"We are made wise not by the recollection of our past, but by the responsibility for our future." - George Bernard Shaw
As lighting professionals, you wield the power to shape how people experience the world around them. Your work can evoke emotions, convey messages, enhance aesthetics, and create unforgettable spaces. However, this creative power comes with great responsibility. This requires a balance between technical expertise and artistic vision, and it is crucial to take this responsibility seriously to produce exceptional results that benefit both your clients and the users of the spaces and the environment. Now is the time to consider the wider world and take responsibility for how you impact it - Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance are becoming familiar terms that enable us to share values and efforts towards ensuring our impact is considered and verifiable. THINKLIGHT Conference 2024 at Light + Intelligent Building ME will focus on key industry topics from this perspective.
Under the theme of ‘Enlightened Futures’, Thinklight will host 6 ground-breaking sessions that will define the course of key changes in the lighting design industry in the region.
Session 1: Enlightened Futures: Cities
Jane Jacobs once said, "Cities have the capability of providing something for everybody, only because, and only when, they are created by everybody." This session emphasises sustainable urban development, reducing energy consumption, enhancing public safety, and minimizing light pollution. Expert panelists will explore how lighting can create livable and attractive urban environments for all.
Session 2: Enlightened Futures: Circularity
Circularity is about designing products to last multiple lifecycles. The lighting industry is embracing this concept, aiming to eliminate waste and pollution while regenerating natural systems. Our responsibility is clear: consider the entire product lifecycle, from design to disposal, promoting sustainable practices.
Session 3: Enlightened Futures: Art & Entertainment
As technology continues to advance and artists explore new possibilities for creative expression, light art and immersive environments are at an exciting point. Artists are able to create more dynamic and interactive installations that engage audiences in unique and immersive ways. The integration of sound and other sensory elements, such as touch and smell, can further enhance the immersive experience, creating a multi-dimensional and emotionally engaging environment. We can expect to see increasingly innovative and ambitious light art and immersive installations in public spaces, museums, galleries, theme parks, and other cultural venues. These installations not only offer a new way of experiencing art but also have the potential to transform urban environments, creating vibrant and dynamic public spaces that bring people together and foster a sense of community and connection.
Session 4: Enlightened Futures: Darkness
Darkness is a critical resource often overshadowed by artificial light. This session highlights the importance of reducing light pollution, protecting the environment, and preserving our well-being.
Session 5: Enlightened Futures: Smart, Intelligent, and Integrated
Advances in wireless networking and control systems are making smart lighting a reality. Explore how these innovations optimize energy use, enhance user experiences, and contribute to responsible lighting.
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Session 6: Enlightened Futures: Business of Lighting Design in the Middle East & North Africa
“We in the UAE have no such word as ‘impossible.’”- Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. In recent years, the MENA region has become a lucrative destination for foreign investors, including the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Kuwait. Establishing a business in these nations offers access to the Gulf Cooperation Council, favorable taxation, strategic location, infrastructure, a skilled workforce, and a historic role as a commerce hub connecting Europe, Asia, and Africa.
This session is valuable for lighting design professionals seeking to:
In conclusion, Responsibility is the guiding light leading us to a brighter future and you can join us at the THINKLIGHT 2024 to explore how we, as lighting professionals, can shape the world responsibly. Together, we can make a difference, ensuring that our industry benefits not only our clients and users but also the environment and society.
Mark your calendars for this enlightening event, where we'll illuminate the path towards a brighter, more responsible future in lighting.
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