Light Symposium 2026 will be hosted at Aalborg University in Copenhagen!
This year’s symposium gives you the opportunity to get to know the lighting industry even better. Professionals and experts, researchers, designers, engineers, and industry partners will all be attending, creating a golden opportunity to build connections and discover what’s happening across the field. Student workshops will let you meet other students from all over the world.
Sign up now to get the early bird discount and explore the sessions already available. More exciting topics will be added to the program soon!
9:00-12:00
Windows collection visit
Explore the legacy of Danish design and daylight on this guided tour of the Villum Window Collection and nearby iconic sites, led by Tina Christensen from VELUX A/S. Discover how architecture, windows, and daylight have shaped Danish design traditions and contemporary practice. Register here
12:00–13:00
Lighting Design Futures:
Challenges and Opportunities
in a Changing Profession
Join an interactive panel discussion on the future of the lighting profession. Together, we will explore emerging challenges and opportunities, including sustainability, new technologies, AI, and evolving career paths in lighting design. Students and young professionals are especially encouraged to participate.
13:00–15:00
Light in Five:
Share Your Vision,
Inspire the Future
Present your project, thesis, or idea in a dynamic 5-minute presentation. After the talks, join an open discussion and networking session with students, researchers, and professionals from across the lighting community. A great opportunity to share your work, receive feedback, and build new connections.