The ILP North East Region would like to welcome you to their fifth technical CPD event. As a region, you may know that we like to host a YLP mini paper event every year, and this year is no different.
We like to offer the opportunity to provide a comfortable and welcoming environment for younger members, to deliver what may be their first presentation within the industry.
This event has always been a success in the past and we feel it will be of particular interest for all.
Please Note: We would like to refrain from any questions being asked due to the nature of the event.
Date: 12 March 2026
Venue: Thorn Spennymoor, House of Light, Butchers Race, Spennymoor, Co.Durham, DL16 6HL
Time: 6.00pm - 8.00pm
6.00pm - Arrival, with tea & coffee (for a 6.30pm start)
Networking
Mini Papers:
The Evolution of street lighting – Sophia Dosumu
- The Evolution of Street Lighting traces and outlines the journey from early oil and gas lamps to modern LED systems. The paper will also consider future developments, including smart lighting and sustainable urban solutions whilst exploring the journey in the history of Street Lightning.
Efficiency, Obtrusive Light, Glare and Visual Performance in UK Motorway Lighting Design – Amir Sarafraznikoo
- Road lighting on UK motorways is a safety-critical engineering discipline in which visual performance, energy efficiency, glare control and environmental impact must be carefully balanced. This paper outlines the fundamental principles governing motorway lighting design in the UK, with emphasis on luminance-based design, glare limitation, uniformity and obtrusive light control, in accordance with BS EN 13201, DMRB and CIE guidance.
Ben Steels - Kier - My Journey So Far
There will be a factory tour organised during the day
Networking
7.30pm - Buffet
8.00pm - Close of event
