Why Euroluce 2025 is the Global Lighting Event You Can’t Miss
While many in the lighting industry are focused on LEDucation next week and LightFair in May, another significant event is happening in between. Euroluce 2025, one of the world’s leading lighting exhibitions, returns to Milan, showcasing cutting-edge design, technology, and thought leadership.
At designing lighting (dl) and designing lighting global (dlg), we write about the most exceptional lighting applications worldwide. Euroluce features an impressive lineup of world-class designers, including a few lighting legends that we have covered, such as Patrick Rimoux, known for his work on Notre Dame de Paris (see today’s edition of dl), and Hervé Descottes, founder of L’Observatoire International. These renowned experts will take the stage at the Euroluce International Lighting Forum 2025 on 10-11 April at the Forest of Space Arena (Pavilion 2).
I am excited about the forum, which will explore the intersection of light, architecture, and human well-being under the theme Light for Life, Light for Spaces. The event includes six masterclasses, two round tables, and two workshops, with discussions ranging from lighting’s impact on biological rhythms and emotional well-being to its role in sustainability and architectural design. With over 300 lighting brands from 25 countries and immersive cultural installations across the exhibition, Euroluce 2025 promises to be an essential destination for lighting professionals worldwide.
An interview with Ivica Jekić at Euroluce 2023
With Light + Building scheduled for 2026, Euroluce is this year’s must-attend international lighting event. I’ll be there and am arranging on-camera interviews. If you’d like to participate, feel free to contact me directly at [email protected].
Tickets for Euroluce are available here.
Show Details Below:
- Dates & Location: April 10-11, 2025, at The Forest of Space Arena (Pavilion 2) at Euroluce, designed by Sou Fujimoto.
- Theme: Light for Life, Light for Spaces—exploring lighting’s impact on well-being, sustainability, and architectural design.
- Speakers: 20 international experts, including Robert Wilson, Kaoru Mende, Marjan van Aubel, and Patrick Rimoux.
- Event Structure:
- 6 Masterclasses
- 2 Round Tables
- 2 Workshops
Key Themes & Discussions
Day 1: Light for Life (10 April)
- Focus on human well-being, biological rhythms, and emotional impact of lighting.
- Talks & workshops featuring:
- Marjan van Aubel – Solar designer and innovator in sustainable energy solutions, creator of the Sunne Project.
- Stefano Mancuso – Pioneer in plant neurobiology, exploring how plants use light and what we can learn from them.
- Robert Wilson – Renowned American artist and stage designer known for his experimental use of light in performances.
- Round Table Panelists:
- Nicholas Belfield – Partner at dpa lighting consultants, an international firm with 7,500+ projects.
- Rogier van der Heide – Lighting designer behind iconic spaces like the Beijing Olympic Stadium and Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.
- Shelley James – Lighting strategy consultant and expert in light’s impact on health and wellness.
- Manuel Spitschan – Chronobiology expert from the Max Planck Institute, focusing on light’s effects on biological rhythms.
- Piero Benvenuti – Astrophysics professor exploring the cosmic and scientific aspects of light.
Day 2: Light for Spaces (11 April)
- Examining lighting’s influence on architecture, aesthetics, and sustainability.
- Speakers include:
- Kaoru Mende – Japanese lighting designer known for projects like Tokyo Station Marunouchi and Sendai Mediatheque.
- Patrick Rimoux – Light sculptor and artist, known for urban lighting projects, including Notre-Dame de Paris.
- Lonneke Gordijn – Co-founder of DRIFT, a studio creating light sculptures and installations inspired by natural structures.
- Round Table Panelists:
- Susanna Antico – Architect and lighting designer, member of APIL (Lighting Professionals Association – Italy).
- Hervé Descottes – Founder of L’Observatoire International, with projects like the Qatar National Museum and Guggenheim Abu Dhabi.
- Mariel Fuentes – Co-founder of MMAS Lighting, specializing in architectural lighting design.
- Timothy Ingold – Social anthropologist exploring the cultural and philosophical aspects of light.
- Elisa Orlanski Ours – Chief Planning and Design Officer at Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group, involved in luxury real estate design.
- Carla Wilkins – President-Elect of IALD (International Association of Lighting Designers), partner at Lichtvision Design.
- Final Workshop:
- Led by A.J. Weissbard, an international lighting designer and artist, integrating all themes into a practical design discussion.
Forum’s Vision & Impact
- A multidisciplinary approach to lighting design, integrating architecture, science, and well-being.
- Aims to foster innovation, sustainability, and cultural significance in lighting.
- Organized by Annalisa Rosso in collaboration with APIL (Lighting Professionals Association – Italy).