Lighting Live Annual Conference 2026

This paper explores how lighting contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a global framework adopted by 197 countries to support a more sustainable future. While lighting cannot address every goal, it has the potential to positively influence 14 of them. The session will examine the growing importance of the SDGs and highlight how lighting can support outcomes ranging from health and education to climate action and sustainable communities.

As the population ages, understanding how vision changes over time is becoming increasingly important for lighting design. This paper explores the impact of age-related changes in eyesight, including reduced sensitivity, slower adaptation to light levels, increased glare sensitivity and diminished contrast perception. Drawing on recent research, it examines how these changes affect mobility, safety and confidence after dark, and considers practical lighting solutions that balance the needs of older people with environmental, dark-sky and energy-efficiency objectives.

This presentation explores the transformative role of artificial intelligence in the lighting industry, from creative innovation to practical application. Discover how AI is enabling new approaches to lighting design and artistic expression, while also supporting compliance, predictive maintenance and project delivery. Bringing together creative and technical perspectives, the session will examine how AI could shape the future of lighting and the way the industry works.

Join this interactive roundtable discussion to explore how the Lighting Journal continues to inform, inspire and influence the lighting profession. Discover the benefits of engaging with the Journal, from sharing expertise and showcasing projects to raising your professional profile and staying informed on the latest industry developments, policy changes and best practice.