Christopher Knowlton, CEO of the IALD and Sharon Stammers, co-founder of The Light Collective kicked of the fifth anniversary of Women In Lighting (WIL) during Light + Building 2024 in Frankfurt. Coinciding with International Women’s Day, the event paid tribute to the remarkable journey and the successes of women in lighting design across the globe.
The celebrations included a special “PechaKucha”-styled presentation, which took place on 7 March. An engaging panel captivated the audience with rapid-fire slides, each highlighting an inspirational woman within the space of 20 seconds.
Lesley Wheel was recognized at WIL’s 5th Anniversary
The panelists for the event were:
- Carl Wilkins, Lichtvision
- Philip Rafael, In’Sight Lighting Design
- Tejas Doshi, Light & Beyond
- Cherine Saroufim, WIL Ambassador, Lebanon
- Andrea Hartranft, Hartranft Lighting Design
- Armadeep Dugar, Lighting RN-D
This dynamic session shone a light on influential figures from Cleopatra to contemporary luminaries like Lesley Wheel and Teal Brogden.
Rita Harrold Recognized at the 5th Anniversary of Women in Lighting
The narrative reached an emotional peak when Armadeep Dugar honored both Rita Harrold and his mother, intertwining professional accolades with personal admiration in a poignant recollection that moved the audience.
The event was very well attended and concluded with drinks!
Read the opening speech delivered by Sharon Stammers
