Why visit?

Uniquely organised for lighting professionals by lighting professionals, all of whom are avid volunteers, Showlight has at its heart a programme of speakers whose concise presentations, or papers, never fail to offer invaluable insight into the industry we know and love. Since the first event in 1981, delegates have enjoyed hearing from those who are at the pinnacle of their profession as well as from some who are just starting out. With a full and varied social programme surrounding the event, Showlight is an essential date in the calendar for lighting professionals.

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Visitors will . . .

HEAR from some of the leading names in the industry
SEE the latest products in the associated exhibition
NETWORK with people whose reputations have been established and those who are just starting out
ENJOY an interesting and entertaining social programme

The location

Fontainebleau lies 44.5km (34.5 miles) south east of Paris and is a worthy addition to Showlight’s list of fascinating locations. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, famed for its medieval Château de Fontainebleau, and surrounded by former royal hunting park, Fontainebleau is a picturesque setting full of characterful bars and restaurants which will provide a popular and entertaining backdrop to the main activities of Showlight 2023.

The conference

The conference will take place in Fontainebleau’s Théâtre Municipal, directly opposite the Château de Fontainebleau, where delegates can enjoy the varied programme of conference papers. Showlight takes pride in attracting a wide range of international speakers to deliver on a broad range of subjects.

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The exhibition

Between papers sessions, a small exhibition supports the conference programme from the Théâtre’s foyer. This offers superb opportunities to network and exchange ideas with other lighting professionals, and for manufacturers and lighting designers to talk directly in a relaxed, unpressured environment. Delegates have plenty of time to visit the stands during breaks, and exhibitors can enjoy the presentations as the exhibition closes during the papers sessions so all can attend.

The visits

Monday afternoons at Showlight have always been the time to explore the host city and its environs when Showlight offers a variety of visits to unusual cultural places. The diversity of visits on offer in Florence in 2017 included a trip to a vineyard, the Opera di Firenze and a school of leather! This year will be no exception with the city of Fontainebleau offering a wealth of gems right on its doorstep. The Showlight committee is busy working on an exciting visits programme which will be revealed nearer the time!

The networking

Showlight is regarded as one of the best networking events in the business and networking is key to the enjoyment of all. Organisers build in plenty of time for visitors to discuss and exchange ideas during the welcome reception, in the exhibition area, at the company dinners and during the half-day visits programme. And, of course, the Conference Dinner - one of Showlight’s signature events, the location of which is kept a closely guarded secret until the day – is another great opportunity to meet with old friends and initiate important new contacts.

Delegate fees

Details of the Delegate Fee for Showlight 2023, which includes full Conference access, the exhibition, the Visits Programme, a company-hosted dinner and the Conference Dinner, will be announced in due course, as will the opening date for Delegate Registration. Subscribe to our mailing list to be the first to know!

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If you have any questions, please get in touch on info@showlight.org

“I had such a terrific time, I’m still talking about it, and I was so inspired and motivated by the speakers that I have a renewed energy for my work and trying out new things."

James Simpson, 2017 speaker

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“It’s like an AA meeting for lighting designers!... The closeness and connectivity between us all is great. Collegial sharing is what it’s all about.”

Mikki Kunttu, 2017 speaker

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“Part of the fun of Showlight is you never know what you are going to hear next!”

Jason Larcombe, Bright*, 2017 delegate

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“Many thanks for making Showlight come to life once again.  The conference was so inspiring and fun, the networking and catching up with friends were a major plus.”

Jeff Ravitz, 2017 speaker

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“Showlight puts a lot of emphasis on encouraging students to participate and allows them unprecedented access to designers.”

Rob Dyer, Student Co-ordinator

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“Showlight was a beautiful and very enhancing experience! It taught me a lot about light, creative vision, collaboration, technicalities, and human connections.”

Adelaida Pardo, 2017 Student Delegate

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“People don’t ‘get’ the idea of Showlight until they actually attend. But I would recommend they do because it is the only way to truly understand the unique nature of the event.”

Vincent Billard, Ayrton, 2017 Exhibitor

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“Showlight is an opportunity for artists, designers, students and manufacturers to network, exchange ideas, learn and listen about all aspects of lighting from live theatre to major events, film, TV and the art of using light to enhance buildings.”

John Allen, Chairman

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“Of course, everyone here is a lighting expert, but there are always new things you can learn from each other at an event such as this!”

Pio Nahum, Claypaky, 2017 Sponsor

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“It is a great chance to meet a mix of people from all over the world, with different views, approaches and styles to design.”

Amy Mae Smith, 2017 speaker

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“Thank you for a wonderful event – it was my first Showlight and without a doubt it's the most fantastic event in the lighting industry.”

Declan Randall, 2017 speaker

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“Another great Showlight!  Once again you have created and hosted the industry’s best event and I give high kudos to all involved.”

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“Showlight packs a full programme into three days which gives the opportunity to dive deep into the world of light and to meet lots of new people outside of your normal comfort zone.”

Isabel Nielen, 2017 speaker

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“Speaking at Showlight has been a real career and personal highlight. It felt like the most relaxed event I’ve ever been to.”

David Duffy, 2017 speaker

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“What a fantastic event! It was great to discover that nearly everyone you spoke to was a leading international designer from a host of different industries, yet everyone was so humble and approachable.”

Colin Ball, 2017 speaker

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“My time at Showlight was a delight and I would be honoured to come again.”

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“Showlight is so interesting because of the access it gives to everybody. It’s first and foremost an excellent networking event.”

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Why visit?

Visitors will . . .

The location

The conference

The exhibition

The visits

The networking

Delegate fees

Want to join us?

“I had such a terrific time, I’m still talking about it, and I was so inspired and motivated by the speakers that I have a renewed energy for my work and trying out new things."

“It’s like an AA meeting for lighting designers!... The closeness and connectivity between us all is great. Collegial sharing is what it’s all about.”

“Part of the fun of Showlight is you never know what you are going to hear next!”

“Many thanks for making Showlight come to life once again.  The conference was so inspiring and fun, the networking and catching up with friends were a major plus.”

“Showlight puts a lot of emphasis on encouraging students to participate and allows them unprecedented access to designers.”

“Showlight was a beautiful and very enhancing experience! It taught me a lot about light, creative vision, collaboration, technicalities, and human connections.”

“People don’t ‘get’ the idea of Showlight until they actually attend. But I would recommend they do because it is the only way to truly understand the unique nature of the event.”

“Showlight is an opportunity for artists, designers, students and manufacturers to network, exchange ideas, learn and listen about all aspects of lighting from live theatre to major events, film, TV and the art of using light to enhance buildings.”

“Of course, everyone here is a lighting expert, but there are always new things you can learn from each other at an event such as this!”

“It is a great chance to meet a mix of people from all over the world, with different views, approaches and styles to design.”

“Thank you for a wonderful event – it was my first Showlight and without a doubt it's the most fantastic event in the lighting industry.”

“Another great Showlight!  Once again you have created and hosted the industry’s best event and I give high kudos to all involved.”

“Showlight packs a full programme into three days which gives the opportunity to dive deep into the world of light and to meet lots of new people outside of your normal comfort zone.”

“Speaking at Showlight has been a real career and personal highlight. It felt like the most relaxed event I’ve ever been to.”

“What a fantastic event! It was great to discover that nearly everyone you spoke to was a leading international designer from a host of different industries, yet everyone was so humble and approachable.”

“My time at Showlight was a delight and I would be honoured to come again.”

“Showlight is so interesting because of the access it gives to everybody. It’s first and foremost an excellent networking event.”

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Why visit?

Visitors will . . .

The location

The conference

The exhibition

The visits

The networking

Delegate fees

Want to join us?

“I had such a terrific time, I’m still talking about it, and I was so inspired and motivated by the speakers that I have a renewed energy for my work and trying out new things."

“It’s like an AA meeting for lighting designers!... The closeness and connectivity between us all is great. Collegial sharing is what it’s all about.”

“Part of the fun of Showlight is you never know what you are going to hear next!”

“Many thanks for making Showlight come to life once again. The conference was so inspiring and fun, the networking and catching up with friends were a major plus.”

“Showlight puts a lot of emphasis on encouraging students to participate and allows them unprecedented access to designers.”

“Showlight was a beautiful and very enhancing experience! It taught me a lot about light, creative vision, collaboration, technicalities, and human connections.”

“People don’t ‘get’ the idea of Showlight until they actually attend. But I would recommend they do because it is the only way to truly understand the unique nature of the event.”

“Showlight is an opportunity for artists, designers, students and manufacturers to network, exchange ideas, learn and listen about all aspects of lighting from live theatre to major events, film, TV and the art of using light to enhance buildings.”

“Of course, everyone here is a lighting expert, but there are always new things you can learn from each other at an event such as this!”

“It is a great chance to meet a mix of people from all over the world, with different views, approaches and styles to design.”

“Thank you for a wonderful event – it was my first Showlight and without a doubt it's the most fantastic event in the lighting industry.”

“Another great Showlight! Once again you have created and hosted the industry’s best event and I give high kudos to all involved.”

“Showlight packs a full programme into three days which gives the opportunity to dive deep into the world of light and to meet lots of new people outside of your normal comfort zone.”

“Speaking at Showlight has been a real career and personal highlight. It felt like the most relaxed event I’ve ever been to.”

“What a fantastic event! It was great to discover that nearly everyone you spoke to was a leading international designer from a host of different industries, yet everyone was so humble and approachable.”

“My time at Showlight was a delight and I would be honoured to come again.”

“Showlight is so interesting because of the access it gives to everybody. It’s first and foremost an excellent networking event.”

Organised for lighting professionals, by lighting professionals

Navigation

Showlight

info@showlight.org

“Many thanks for making Showlight come to life once again.  The conference was so inspiring and fun, the networking and catching up with friends were a major plus.”

“Showlight is an opportunity for artists, designers, students and manufacturers to network, exchange ideas, learn and listen about all aspects of lighting from live theatre to major events, film, TV and the art of using light to enhance buildings.”

“Another great Showlight!  Once again you have created and hosted the industry’s best event and I give high kudos to all involved.”