Topics​​

Relevant topics include, but are not limited to:

 1.     Lighting systems and technology

o   Electrical, optical and thermal design for components, devices and systems

o   Optical and photonic innovations for lighting

o   Innovations on light sources and associated new materials

o   Joint communication, sensing and positioning with light(ing)

o   Smart lighting systems (incl. Lighting Controls, Dynamic Lighting, Connected Lighting,..)

o   Healthy Buildings and Lighting as a driver for IoT

o   Interaction paradigms for lighting, self-learning control systems. Applications of AI in lighting

2.      Visual and non-visual effects of light. Effects on humans, but also on animals and plants

o   Visual quality of light

o   Spatial light and colour distributions

o   Quantified models for physical and psychological effects

o   Effects of light on wellbeing, health and productivity

o   Circadian effects

3.     Light applications, societal impact

o   Healthy buildings, bio-clock aware spaces

o   Animal, agriculture, horticulture lighting

o   Beyond lighting (UV-disinfection, curing, bio-medical…)

o   Lighting design and scenic lighting,

o   Business eco-systems and new economic models for lighting industry (e.g. Light as a Service),

o   Techno-economic analysis of lighting systems,

o   Societal aspects, circular economy, impact on bio-ecosystems, light pollution

o   Regulations, guidelines & public policies