Showlight 2022 Postponed
Julie Harper • July 27, 2021
Showlight 2022 Postponed
In view of the ongoing COVID-19 situation worldwide, it is with regret that Showlight has decided to further postpone the popular lighting quadrennial in its traditional form. Showlight chairman, John Allen, explains the reasons behind the decision:
A Letter from the Chairman
The Showlight committee has been reviewing the current state of our industry and the effects of the Covid pandemic on employment in many of our theatres, conference centres, touring venues, and within our manufacturing and servicing companies. We have also considered the difficulties and unpredictability of travel bans, quarantining and the effect of Brexit, and none of our conclusions are encouraging.
As a result, we have reluctantly decided that a traditional Showlight in 2022 at Fontainebleau is not viable in any form so a further postponement will be necessary, and we will reconsider our options for Showlight 2023 next Spring, ideally to take place in Fontainebleau as previously planned.
Our main considerations when reaching this decision revolve around a number of major concerns. Showlight delegates come from many branches of our industry and we fully appreciate that those who are freelancers or part of teams within performance spaces may not be able to spare the time or even afford to attend if they are finally back in any kind of regular employment after long periods of inactivity.
Others who work in studios and on film sets or in servicing and supply may also find that they cannot be spared from work places if the industry is beginning to show signs of new growth. Our sponsors and exhibitors too, on whom we rely for financial support, may also be finding times tough and in need of a period of revival before being able to actively take part again in a live Showlight.
Added to all this, the Showlight committee, who are mainly based in the UK, although there are also members in the US, France and Germany, need to plan all aspects of the event and onsite meetings and visits to the locality are necessary. It is hoped that the requirements for quarantining will be lifted soon, but current restrictions on travel, new visa requirements and simply planning catering and the social side of Showlight with local companies, who are also experiencing problems of Covid, simply add to the difficulties of organisation.
Showlight will return again in all its glory just as soon as possible but until Covid can be controlled and we are back to a better time for the lighting industry, we have to wait in the wings.
John Allen, Chairman
You might also like
Showlight 2025 is using Whova to connect all attendees for maximum networking at this year’s event. Whova is an easy-to-use app that enables Showlight 2025 delegates to set their personal profile, discover who is attending, connect with other delegates and begin networking ahead of the event. It also gives access to the full programme of events, information on the speakers and their topics, and the exhibitors and sponsors taking part. You can even keep up to date with developments during Showlight, sign up for workshops or see who you will be dining with at the Company Dinners! You must be signed up to attend Showlight and have the Whova App downloaded to access these benefits. To access the Whova App and your profile within it, please follow these steps: Step 1: Download the Whova app on your phone. A handy link is available on the Showlight website www.showlight.org Step 2: Search for Showlight in ‘Find Event’ and then sign in using your email, as this is your access for the event Step 3: Update your personal profile Step 4: Start using! We recommend doing a ‘Break the Ice’ question to introduce yourself. You can: view the programme, speakers, exhibitors and other delegates; initiate or join in discussion topics; message people and companies; arrange meet ups, all in the run up to the event. The excitement starts now! Access the Showlight Event on Whova today and start connecting with people.
Robert Juliat is very proud to welcome Showlight 2025 to France for the very first time in its history as it opens its doors in Dijon from 19-22 May. This global quadrennial networking event for lighting professionals is itinerant by nature, choosing a new country and a new venue at each outing. France has a rich tradition in the arts and lighting which Robert Juliat is thrilled to showcase on an international stage. “As a company that has been at the heart of the lighting industry for over a century, Robert Juliat is honoured to be the Headline Sponsor of Showlight 2025,” says Robert Juliat’s 3rd generation managing director, François Juliat. “Bringing this prestigious event to France, the home of our heritage, is a moment of immense pride for us. For over 100 years, Robert Juliat has been synonymous with excellence in lighting, and sponsoring Showlight 2025 is a natural extension of our commitment to supporting the next generation of lighting professionals and technologies." Showlight is more than just a conference; it is a unique gathering where ideas, creativity, and passion for lighting come together. Its eclectic programme of presentations, delivered by specialists across multiple lighting disciplines, is augmented by a supporting exhibition, ample networking opportunities and superb dinner locations, all in a convivial and informal atmosphere. It offers unprecedented opportunities for meeting old friends and colleagues, and making new connections. "Showlight is renowned for bringing together the brightest minds in the lighting industry, and we are delighted to contribute to this exchange of knowledge and experience,” continues François Juliat. “As a company, we have always been committed to fostering innovation and collaboration, and we are thrilled to support an event that reflects these values. Hosting Showlight 2025 in Dijon is an opportunity to celebrate the past, present, and future of lighting in a truly inspiring setting, and to ensure the future of lighting continues to shine even brighter." “Robert Juliat has steadfastly maintained its support of Showlight since it originally stepped forward to sponsor Showlight back in 2021,” states Jim Tetlow, Chairman of Showlight 2025. “They have stayed with us faithfully since then, sponsoring our interim Virtual Showlight in May 2023, and now hosting the first in-person event since 2017. We are very grateful to them and to all our generous sponsors which have made Showlight 2025 possible. We are so excited to bring you a splendid line up of speakers, in a beautiful city, which also happens to be a centre of gastronomy. Showlight 2025 is an event you do not want to miss!” Tickets for Showlight are now nearly at capacity with only a few remaining. After the last Full Delegate tickets are sold, there may be a limited number of Papers & Workshops Only available at a discounted rate. These will allow access to the conference but not the Company and Conference dinners or Welcome Reception. View your remaining ticket options on the Showlight website at www.showlight.org or contact us on info@showlight.org We look forward to welcoming you to Showlight 2025!
Showlight 2025 is using Whova to connect all attendees for maximum networking at this year’s event. Whova is an easy-to-use app that enables Showlight 2025 delegates to set their personal profile, discover who is attending, connect with other delegates and begin networking ahead of the event. It also gives access to the full programme of events, information on the speakers and their topics, and the exhibitors and sponsors taking part. You can even keep up to date with developments during Showlight, sign up for workshops or see who you will be dining with at the Company Dinners! You must be signed up to attend Showlight and have the Whova App downloaded to access these benefits. To access the Whova App and your profile within it, please follow these steps: Step 1: Download the Whova app on your phone. A handy link is available on the Showlight website www.showlight.org Step 2: Search for Showlight in ‘Find Event’ and then sign in using your email, as this is your access for the event Step 3: Update your personal profile Step 4: Start using! We recommend doing a ‘Break the Ice’ question to introduce yourself. You can: view the programme, speakers, exhibitors and other delegates; initiate or join in discussion topics; message people and companies; arrange meet ups, all in the run up to the event. The excitement starts now! Access the Showlight Event on Whova today and start connecting with people.
