LpS-TiL 2020 Cancelled

In light of the recent postponement of Light + Building to September 2020 and due to the spread of the coronavirus, the organizer of LpS 2020 and TiL 2020, Luger Research e.U. has had to make the decision to cancel the LpS/TiL 2020 events.

Due to the further rapid expansion of the coronavirus and the fact that no vaccine is yet available, medical experts advise there is a risk that in September 2020 the epidemic may still be present in Europe.

The Zhaga Summit in Bregenz, planned in conjunction with the LpS/TiL 2020 on September 23rd, will also be canceled.

Please also refer to the official Press Release by Luger Research.

LpS-TiL 2020 Cancelled – LpS-TiL 2021 Planned!

The LpS/TiL 2021 will take place in Bregenz on September 28-30, 2021.

LpS 2018: Starting Point for Lighting Technology, Use and Application

Carefully Curated LpS 2018 Progam Tackles the Disruption to the Lighting Industry 

The 8th international LED professional Symposium +Expo (LpS 2018) will take place from 25 to 27 September in Bregenz, Austria. LpS continues to be aimed at technology experts from industry and research, as well as those who are curious about the latest developments in lighting technology. The carefully curated LpS 2018 program, together with the co-hosted TiL 2018, now forms a comprehensive overview of the current developments, hurdles, and solutions for the disrupted and ever-changing world of lighting.

LpS 2018 Program: Understanding Techology, Users and Applications

It is not easy to describe the current situation in the lighting domain, as there are so many different perspectives. Essentially, however, we can all agree that we are in a state of flux, change and disruption. We are looking at a future none of us can confidently create a roadmap for. We see the solution for the disruption of lighting as progression and innovation with light. This requires an understanding of technology, users and the applications. Only when all sides are understood and considered can valuable new solutions truly be created with, and in, light.

LpS 2018: A Gathering of the Greatest Minds in Lighting

LpS will bring together the greatest minds in lighting to tackle this year’s key 5 topics of Strategies & Technologies:

• Digitization,
• Human Centric Lighting
• Quality Engineering
• Technologies
• Applications

There will be over 100 specialist lectures, workshops, and panel debates that will be enjoyed by more than 1,600 visitors, who will come together to discuss, debate, design and develop the “Lighting Technologies of Tomorrow”.

Lighting Technologies of Tomorrow

The extensive LpS 2018 Program of conferences encompasses strategies and markets, engineering and design, testing and applications, and covers the central building blocks of lighting systems from the component or materials right the way through to the application. The design questions concern topics such as reliability, costs and issues around the production of modern lighting systems.

The workshop program has also been extended to allow our delegates to have a real hands-on experience. Delegates can encounter the latest technologies, explore creative thinking, problem-solving, and ask questions and work alongside new and interesting people. The workshops and demonstration sessions will inspire you to think bigger, achieve greater things and to be better prepared for the uncertain, but exciting, future of lighting.

LpS2018 is the place where a true understanding of a process of change in technology, design and application really begins. Don’t miss it!

The TIL 2018 and LpS 2018 lighting events in 2018 are in partnership with Seoul Semiconductor, TRILUX and Bluetooth SIG.

TIL 2018 Program Released

The TiL 2018’s Program Inspires, Empowers and Reinvigorates today’s Disrupted Lighting Industry

Trends in Lighting 2018 is an event that has been designed to support and inspire architects, engineers, art directors, product designers, fashion technologists, artists and the constantly curious, to find new meanings and new relevance of light in the digital age. The TiL 2018 program was just released, prepare yourself for another inspirational lighting event!

TIL 2018 Program – Curated by Rogier van der Heide

The event’s curator, award-winning lighting designer Rogier van der Heide, recognized a need to explore and broaden the lighting industry’s ideas about modern innovations and their applications,  and he has brought together a handpicked squad of international experts to form an impressive program of speakers, workshops and gatherings to inspire us all.

“Trends in Lighting is a much needed event in the world of lighting. It demonstrates that lighting knows no boundaries and has new and unexpected applications everywhere: in healthcare, entertainment, mobility and agriculture, to name just a few areas. But Trends in Lighting is also mission-critical for the lighting industry in its quest to find new meanings and new relevance of light in the digital age.” Rogier Van Der Heide, Program Curator at TiL 2018.

Modern Challenges meets New Technologies

Modern challenges mean we need to utilize new technologies in meaningful ways to create experiences that are memorable and relevant. TiL 2018 brings together knowledge, like-minded professionals and curious minds, and is a fantastic opportunity to gain new skills and to get inspired.

The international program line-up comes from all over the world and includes companies such as Boeing, Arup, LichtVision Design, Volpi, OSRAM, Zumtobel, Signify, Bluetooth and many more. The carefully curated program is divided into four topics all as vital, and inspirational, as the next:

Lighting Heart & Soul: People have a special connection to light. It brings us joy and facilitates good health. This track is designed to inform about the best of human-centric lighting by demonstrating special applications and sharing new insights. Delegates will acquire concrete methods and design concepts to integrate human-centric lighting into projects.

The Right to Create: Let Trends in Lighting empower you! Join the workshops, with their hands-on approach and you too can learn about new technologies by working and experimenting with materials you would otherwise have no access to.

Humanized Technology: Learn about some of the world’s best user experiences with light and how those experiences were designed by considering customer journeys and personalization of the lighting design. Attendees will be able to grasp how to create their next project with a better understanding of the expectations and perceptions of their audience.

Beyond Illumination: Connected lighting is the next, big thing. But how will it make sense to people? The workshops and seminars in this track explore the purpose of light as a carrier of data and a vital part of a much bigger technology ecosystem. Visitors to TiL 2018 will get the low-down on meaningful applications of “smart lighting” and learn how all of this will change our lives.

Full TIL 2018 Program Online

The full Til 2018 program is now live on the website and the organizers’ team is looking forward to welcoming you all to TiL 2018!

TIL 2018 Announces Curator Rogier van der Heide to Empower and Inspire

Rogier van der Heide and Luger Research: A Future-Proof Lighting Event Marriage

TIL 2018, the even co-located event with LED professional Symposium (LpS 2018), proudly announced this week its curator for the next edition of the event. In his position as ‘a master of light’, a provocateur and a futurist, Rogier van der Heide is on a mission to inspire and empower every lighting professional around the globe.

Lighting & Technology Tracks

The transformation of lighting into a digital technology does not just create new technical possibilities. In addition, it empowers professionals of all backgrounds to create meaningful solutions with light. At the 2018 edition of Trends in Lighting, the four knowledge tracks will enable everyone to discover the incredible breadth of digital lighting applications and to exchange lighting passion, expertise, and enthusiasm.

The four carefully curated tracks will be as follows:

1. Lighting Heart & Soul: Light for better living, light for health, light at work, light & sleep, light & mood
2. The Right to Create: Design process, rapid prototyping, light & business, value with light
3. Humanizing Tech: User experiences, usability, holistic experience of light
4. Beyond Illumination: Connected light, IoT, software & light, integrating light in technology

Rogier van der Heide is an awarded IALD lighting professional. Here some of his work, the Hanhwa Galleria West in Korea.

Rogier van der Heide and Luger: A Dedicated Collaboration

Rogier van der Heide, an IALD Radiance Award winner, was the first choice for the Luger Team when deciding on a collaborative partner. Having nearly a decade of experience in international lighting technology events, Luger wanted to collaborate with a strong creative leader in Light for TiL 2018. The change to digital technologies light and lighting coming in recent years inspires LpS to bring the two worlds of lighting technology and innovative light applications together. It’s now the right time for it.

“Digital Transformation of Light: The Time is Ripe to Merge Lighting Technology and Lighting Applications”

TiL 2018: An Open and Inclusive Lighting Event

Light has been the field of specialists until now, accessible only by the ‘educated’. The entrance barrier was high. Now, after running into the digital age, light is perceived differently: light now easily adds different values in applications, ranging from “health and wellbeing” to “light that sells” and “connected light”.

The role of the lighting designer is shifting and others are entering the field such as art directors, designers, business leaders, product designers and even doctors. Light is ‘open-source’ now and anyone can create value with light.

Mark your calendars and don’t miss the opportunity to visit TiL 2018 in Bregenz and get inspired by Rogier van der Heide as well as many other lighting experts that share their vision on the future of lighting!

Trends in Lighting co-located with LpS2017 Bregenz

Trends in Lighting Bregenz: The Novel LpS2017 Partner Event

The 7th annual LED professional Symposium + Expo will be taking place from September 26th to 28th. This year renowned speakers and experts from the areas of research and the lighting industry meet again in Bregenz, Austria for the three-day LpS2017 symposium and exhibition where the newest lighting technologies and innovations are presented and discussed.

Interactive: Lectures, Workshops, Forums and Discussion Panels

The LED professional symposium is comprised of a series of lectures, workshops, forums and discussion panels while the exhibition is filled with the newest technologies components and developments presented by international companies and organizations. The LpS focuses on an expert audience from the areas of Design & Engineering, Quality Assurance, Technical Management and authorities from the international lighting industry. This year the organizers are expecting over 1,600 visitors from 50 countries.

In 2017, for the first time, the event Trends in Lighting (TiL), will be running parallel to the LpS. Trends in Lighting is a forum for architects, interior designers, lighting and building planners, lighting designers and lighting consultants. TiL will be looking at the subject of transitions in indoor lighting as well as covering current trends like Human Centric Lighting, Smart Lighting and the Internet of Things.

The LpS2017 Expo offers a rich versatility of lighting suppliers.

LpS2017 Symposium and Expo

The motto for the LpS 2017 is “Smart Technologies for Lighting Innovations” which will be structured around the subject areas of Strategy, Design & Development and Applications & Solutions over three days. The entire event program includes the Opening Ceremony with a Keynote from Dr. Wu Chou, CTO at Huawei, for the conference, the Opening Ceremony for the exhibition, subject oriented lectures, workshops, discussion panels, press conference – which will include product launches – and an evening event aboard the MS Vorarlberg. The exhibition associated with the conference will present the newest products, capital goods and services.

The LpS Expo offers comprehensive views of everything from components to modules, measuring devices to production machines, and research facilities to test laboratories. Leading companies from the lighting industry will be presenting their market innovations in Bregenz.

The latest trends and technologies will be discussed at LpS2017

Trends in Lighting – TiL 2017

Digitalization, communication and new lifestyles change the way we deal with light. These changes necessitate adaptations and improvements to existing light systems and lighting solutions. Completely new concepts are needed due to the rapid developments of LED and OLED technologies and altered implementation profiles. Trends in Lighting is a forum for architects, interior designers, light planners, lighting designers and IT/IoT system integrators, that looks at the newest trends in the lighting industry and takes place parallel to the LpS. Next to the forum the TiL expo, which will be in the Foyer of the Bregenz Opera House, will be presenting highly innovative lighting systems, luminaries, lamps, control systems and fixtures. The motto of TiL 2017 is “Smart Trends in Indoor Lighting – from HCL to Luminaries to Internet of Things”.

Epic and Zumtobel in the Spotlights at LpS2016

Bregenz – The LpS2017 Event Location

The city of Bregenz is located on the shores of Lake Constance and is the capital city of the state of Vorarlberg, Austria’s westernmost province. The area is known as a high-tech region in the heart of Europe, situated on the borders to Germany, Switzerland and Liechtenstein. The LpS and TiL events will take place at Festspielhaus Bregenz.

Registration is now open for visitors and attendees of both events. Go to the registration pages www.LpS2017.com or www.trends.lighting for more information. If you register before July 1st you will also receive an Early Bird discount. The entry tickets for the exhibition are valid for both events.

Pictures in this post are sourced from Luger Research / LED professional.

LpS 2017 Call for Papers Open now!

LpS 2017 Call for Papers: Submit your Abstract for Europe’s Leading Lighting Conference

The LED professional Symposium + Expo (LpS) is the leading annual European lighting conference focusing on technologies, innovations and applications. The LpS 2017 will emphasize “Smart Technologies for Lighting Innovations” and cover the latest trends in application areas. Experts from academia and industry are invited to take notice of the LpS 2017 Call for Papers and submit an abstract and present their newest research, developments, innovations and expectations for future trends to a highly qualified audience.

Exchange Technological Know-how

Between the 26th and 28thof September 2017, expert speakers, attendees and exhibitors from more than 50 countries will exchange their technological know-how at the Festspielhaus in Bregenz, Austria.

Shuji Nakamura key note speech at LpS 2016

8 Benefits of Being an LpS Speaker

– Chance to win the LED professional Scientific Award.
– Your paper will be published in the LpS 2017 proceedings booklet.
– Receive a 3-day Symposium Pass, a proceedings booklet and access to all lectures.
– Receive a ticket to the Get-Together event on Lake Constance.
– Have the chance to exchange information with international lighting experts.
– Expand your knowledge on current and future trends and developments.
– Visit over 100 leading businesses showing their products, equipment and services.
– Make new contacts and participate in numerous networking opportunities.

Application Areas for the Abstract

The theme of the abstracts can be taken from the following application areas: Human Centric Lighting, Indoor Lighting, Outdoor Lighting, Automotive Lighting, Transportation Lighting, Architectural Lighting, Signage Lighting, Stage Lighting, Museum Lighting, Horticultural Lighting and Medical Lighting.

The presentation topics can range from information about Lighting Systems, Light Sources, LED Optics, Electronics, Drivers, Thermal Management, Measurement, Testing, Security, Reliability, Smart Controls, Smart Sensing, Intelligent Lighting, Networks, Cloud Systems, IT Systems, Software, Apps, Standardizations, Lighting Design, Manufacturing and Equipment Cost.

Requirements and Website

The submitted papers must be original material and not have been previously presented or published and should cover latest technologies, innovations or market insights. The selected papers will be presented in English in a 25-minute time slot at the LpS 2017 conference.

You can submit your abstract at: www.LpS2017.com/call-for-papers.

LpS 2017 Time Schedule

– Feb 3, 2017: Call for Papers Deadline
– April 3, 2017: Notification of Acceptance
– June 2, 2017: Submission of Full Paper
– Sept 11, 2017: Submission of Final Presentation
– Sept 26-28, 2017: Lecture at the LpS 2017 Event

For more information about the event see the LpS 2016 Event video.

Pictures in this post are sourced from Luger Research and were taken by Matthias Romberg.

LpS 2017

LpS 2017: Smart Technologies for Lighting Innovations

The 7th LED professional Symposium + Expo is scheduled for September 26th to 28th, 2017 in Bregenz, Austria. The motto “Smart Technologies for Lighting Innovations” will be looked into and current trends in technologies and applications will be presented at the LpS 2017.

Key headlines like Rethinking lighting in applications, lighting innovations that drive new business models and Design meets Technology – Synergies between applications & technologies, summarize the thematic focus of next year’s event very clearly.

More information on the event, , exhibit, registration and call for papers is available at the official event website: http://www.led-professional-symposium.com/

LpS 2016 Comprehensive Conference Program Reveiled

Announcing of the LpS 2016 Comprehensive Conference Program – The Leading European Lighting Event

The 6th International LED professional Symposium + Expo (LpS 2016) in Bregenz, Austria, from September 20th to 22nd, has announced the LpS2016 Comprehensive Conference Program. The program is increased to 5 parallel running tracks with over 100 lectures, four different workshops, three interactive forums and three keynotes of top-level industry professionals. The three days of the symposium have been divided into a “Strategy Day” followed by a “Technology and Design Day” and ending with a “Solution Day”. In addition to the outstanding conference program, over 100 exhibitors will present latest innovations and the current status of LED and OLED lighting in the 3,000 square meter exhibition area. The organizers are expecting more than 1,500 visitors from over 50 countries.

100+ Lectures in Five Parallel Tracks

“Trends and Technologies for Future Lighting Solutions” respectively “Smart Technologies for Lighting Innovations” is the topic that runs through all tracks and presentations. The conference opens its program with a “Strategy Day”, composed of five tracks: Lighting Trends, Lighting Intelligence, Lighting Design, and the ISA and Photonics Cluster forums. On the “Technology and Design Day”, the core topics are Light Sources, Smart Lighting, Connectivity and Engineering, together with a “Design and Intelligent Lighting” workshop. Finally, the “Solution Day” gives insights on System Quality, System Qualification, Applications, Horticulture and Internet of Things, respectively, Artificial Intelligence. The LpS 2016 call for papers brought in a lot of interesting lectures!

Three Forums on Emerging Markets & Innovative Applications

Two top-class forums with discussions will mark the first day of the conference. ISA, the leading Chinese based Solid-State Lighting Alliance, will present news on emerging markets, innovative application of LEDs in different fields, Solid-State Lighting developments in Asia with a cooperation model, and LED performance insurance in their forum. The Photonics Cluster forum will provide an overview of alternative light sources with its technologies and market potentials as well as insightful information on laser light sources. On the second day APIL, the leading Association of Italian Independent Lighting Designers, will hold a “Design meets Technology Forum” to help understand the needs and requirements of lighting designers in regards to design criteria in applications.

Four Interactive Workshops on SSL Lighting and Intelligence

The aim of the “Spectrally and Tunable LED and OLED Lighting Workshop” organized by the EU FP7 HI-LED project is to attract participants from the smart lighting sector. HI-LED is probing the effects of light on people’s health and circadian rhythms, the growth rate of plants, and the preservation and perception of paintings. They are developing new light engines by optimizing LED configurations and by combining LEDs with OLEDs as well as creating dynamically tunable lamps that can fit many different applications. EPIC, the industry association that promotes the sustainable development of organizations working in the field of photonics in Europe, is organizing a “Horticultural Lighting Workshop” and will present their latest findings in plant growth system lights. The workshop organized by Instrument Systems and TÜV will cover “Solid State Lighting Measurements – From Basics to Recent Developments”. Jakajima, the organizing company of the annual “Internet of Things Event” in Eindhoven and Matchmaker for Innovators, will cover the hot topic of “Internet of Things and Artificial Intelligence” in their workshop and group discussions.

Strong Industry and Academia Presence

Speakers, forum organizers and workshop holders are present from a balanced combination from industry and academia. The lighting industry will be represented by the various national and international organizations, such as  Bartenbach, Cree, Crytur, CSEM, DALI, GE Lighting, Instrument Systems, among others.

The academia will be represented by renowned key organizations like Fraunhofer, Joanneum Research, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Lighting Europe,  Technical University Darmstadt, University of Barcelona, University of California, University of Edinburgh, University of Freiburg, University of Padova, Yole Développment, just to mention a few.

Organizations like Assodel, ECPE, EPIC, Global Lighting Association, ISA, LED Light for You, Lighting Europe, Photonics21, Wisto, WKO, Yole and Zhaga are associate partners of the LpS 2016 Event.

Three Keynotes by Industry Authorities

The Nobel Prize Laureate, Professor Shuji Nakamura, inventor of efficient blue and white LEDs, Dr. Ronan Burges, Deputy Head of Unit “Photonics” at the European Commission, and Diederik de Stoppelaar, Secretary General of the LightingEurope will be in Bregenz to open the three days of concentrated exchange on Solid-State Lighting technologies and innovations. The audience will gain insights on developments in LED and Laser-Diode technologies, the strategic lighting roadmap 2025 in the field of intelligent lighting and Solid State Lighting in the framework of “Horizon 2020”.

Exhibition Reception: Social Highlights to Exchange Views and Ideas

On Day One, there will be an “Exhibition Reception” that will bring together experts from industry and research. Talks will be held and glasses will be raised to an event inspired by innovation, forward thinking and networking. In the evening of the first day the national and international members of the press, companies with product launches, media partners and supporting organizations are invited to join the press conference with inspiring interviews and presentations. The evening will end in a relaxed atmosphere with personal conversations while enjoying a drink and tasty delicacies.

The third highlight of the LpS 2016 will be the “Get-Together Boat Tour” on Lake Constance in the evening of the second conference day. An unforgettable evening with like-minded people, a beautiful view of the lake, a delicious buffet and live music will make it easy to expand personal networks in the lighting domain.

Five Main Sponsors and Numerous Supportive Partners

“During the three days of the symposium, attendees will have hands-on experience in the latest lighting trends and future developments. It’s a combination of technological knowledge, application views, realization challenges and business opportunities. Inspiring people are transforming these ideas into next-generation solutions. The LpS Event can be seen as a melting pot for creativity in lighting”, said Siegfried Luger, Event Director. “All this is only possible through the fantastic support of our premium sponsors as well as our many other partners”, he said. The following media partners also support the event: Bodo’s Power Systems, City Life Magazine, Compolux, Display+, e&i, Elektroinstallateur, ET Elektrotechnik, European Energy Innovation, Global LEDs and OLEDs, High Light, I-Micronews, Italian Lighting, LED News Korea, Ledelum, LEDin, LEDinside, LEDworld, LICHT, Lighting-Inspiration.com, LUX Review.

Early Bird Tickets

Online registration is opened, and Early Bird tickets are still available until July 1st at the official event website: www.LpS2016.com

LpS2014: Design and Engineering for Future LED Lighting Systems

LPS2014: “EVERY SEPTEMBER THIS GREAT HOLIDAY LOCATION IS A MEETING POINT FOR LED AND OLED EXPERTS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD”

Lighting system design based on LED and OLED technologies is challenging. Preferred solutions have to incorporate the latest technologies, smart systems, new standards, advanced functionalities and new user behaviors. Therefore, successful solutions require a holistic design and engineering approach.

LED & OLED Lighting System Technologies

This is the objective of the LED professional Symposium + Expo, which covers LED and OLED lighting system technologies for luminaries, lamps, modules and components. It focuses on new system approaches, new components, equipment and up-to-date design methodologies. Attendees will be inspired to create new designs and to transform innovations to the next levels.

LpS2014: Europe’s foremost Lighting Technology Event

The LpS 2014 is Europe’s foremost LED & OLED lighting technology event for people in industry and research who are involved in the design and engineering for future LED lighting systems in the fields of general, industrial, architectural and smart lighting. The combination of a three-day multi-disciplined symposium with more than 60 lectures, a workshop program, networking possibilities, and an international exhibition is a perfect opportunity to explore sophisticated semiconductor lighting.

LpS 2014 – Winning Approaches for the Years to come

The key question remains: “What will the winning approaches be in the years to come??  The LED professional Symposium + Expo is designed to outline background information and the latest trends while suggesting solutions to your engineering problems. There will be papers presented, workshops and tech-panels on the subjects of LEDs, OLEDs, 3D printing of Illumination Optics, electronics, equipment, materials, reliability, standards, measurement, design and applications. Key global, leading service, component, module, manufacturing and distributor partners will all be present at the LpS 2014 Expo.

Get-Together-Event: Networking at Lake Constance

The LED Professional Symposium 2014 and exhibition will take place from September 30 – October 02, 2014 and is again located at the renowned Opera House and James Bond film location “Festspielhaus Bregenz”,  in Bregenz, Austria, near Lake Constance. On the second evening you will have the opportunity to network while cruising around Lake Constance on board the MS Vorarlberg.

For more information about the event, program, access and route, please refer to http://www.led-professional-symposium.com.

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LED PROFESSIONAL SYMPOSIUM 2013: ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT LIGHTING EVENTS IN THE WORLD”

Over 1,100 visitors from 34 countries attended the LED professional Symposium 2013 in Bregenz, Austria, from September 24th to 26th. Research institutes, lighting organizations and the lighting industry presented their insights on the latest trends in LED and OLED lighting technologies in multiple sessions, workshops and exhibition area.

Record breaking

Luger Research, the organizer of LED professional Symposium 2013, announced a new attendance record with increased international visitors and exhibitors. The positive feedback from visitors, attendees, exhibitors and organizations confirm the importance of the event for the lighting industry. Almost 60% of all visitors were from manufacturing companies, over 10% were from distributors, about 8% came from engineering and design services and around 5% came from universities. The largest percentile of visitors was made up of executive and corporate managers (20%), followed by research and development and design engineers (17%), then distributors and sales people (14%) and finally, application engineers (4%).

Technology Focus & Quality Presentations

The indepth technology focus and quality of the presentations have become highly valued trademarks of the event. Intense discussions between CTO’s, research and development engineers, project managers, engineers and manufacturers took place throughout the event. Stephane Rosa, Director of Lighting at Arrow Electronics EMEA declared: “This is the third time that we are here at the LpS event and we find it to be one of the best technology fairs in Europe. The value in this fair lies in the fact that people come here to see and understand the new technologies. I think it is more the quality rather than the quantity of customer contacts. Here you have a more quality approach with the customers. We have a lot of customers seen from Spain, from Israel, from everywhere. And I think the reputation of this fair is growing year by year.” An attendee from Norway said: “One of the highlights is the technical level! For me it has been very useful.”

Hands-On Workshops

Forty-six lectures given by international experts were covered in 16 sessions titled: Light Sources I-IV, LED Future I, LED Systems I-II, Driver & Controls I-IV, Illumination Optics I-II, Thermal Management I-II and Applications I. There were workshops on the subjects of Testing and Standardization, 3-Dimensional System Design and Printoptical Technology, Computer Supported Design of LED and OLED Systems as well as Qualification and Reliability.

Trends and Innovations

Over 80 exhibitors from all over the globe showed their latest innovations, products, equipment and services. The 2,000m² exhibition space was sold out again this year. There were so many innovations and trends on show that they cannot all be listed.  The following are just some examples representative of the numerous products and services presented.

Light Art Project

On the first evening of the event, the Zumtobel Group invited exhibitors and visitors alike to view their innovative light installation at the newly renovated Vorarlberg Museum. This installation built the bridge between technology and application. Outside, the famous artist, Peter Kogler, used the museum’s façade for a fascinating light show.  The 200 people who attended received detailed information about the lighting requirements given by the museum and the lighting system created and implemented by Zumtobel. Stefan von Terzi, Marketing Director at Zumtobel, talked about how they created a system that is customized and can be adjusted flexibly and quickly for the various needs of the museum. This system can be operated and configured via smartphones and tablets, which makes high precision controlling easy.

Get-Together Event

Almost 250 people came on board the MS Vorarlberg for a cruise around Lake Constance at the Get-Together Event. People got to know each other in a relaxed atmosphere while continuing discussions they started during the day. A beautiful sunset on the lake with mountains in the background was the perfect setting for the delicious food served.

LED professional Symposium 2013 Event Organizer

Although many cutting edge developments have taken place already, the fundamental change process of the lighting industry is still ongoing. “Companies have to work on the profitability of their products. The challenges of phasing out old technologies and ramping up new technologies are huge. New processes, structures, partners, alliances and a new understanding of the lighting sector itself are necessary to compete in this rapidly changing market.

New and enhanced technologies are the major innovation drivers in lighting. Smart Lighting technologies are being increasingly merged on a sub-system level while diverse industries are intensifying collaborations. But the key question remains: “What will the winning approaches be in the years to come?”

The next edition of the LED professional Symposium + Expo, LpS 2014 will be held from September 30 until October 02, 2014 in Bregenz, Austria again.

Source: Luger Research / LED professional