Euroluce International Lighting Forum

  • icon 08 APR – 13 APR
  • icon 09:00 – 18:00
ADV International Lighting Forum

The event to discover the experimentation and excellence of new research in the field of light.
 

Discover the 2025 program

icon 10 Apr 2025

icon 10:30 – 11:00

Masterclass

Masterclass: Marjan van Aubel

The Masterclass Light for Life event explores the role of light in human life, considering both the effects of natural light and those of artificial lighting. The goal is to understand how lighting design can promote psychophysical well-being and optimize the use of energy. Solar Designer Marjan van Aubel explores the use of solar energy in lighting design and illustrates her projects such as Sunne.

Architects registered with Italian CNAPPC (National Council of Architects, Planners, Landscapers and Conservationists) can earn 10 CFP by attending The Euroluce International Lighting Forum (5 CFP for Thursday, April 10th, and 5 CFP for Friday, April 11th). Access is free with a Salone del Mobile admission ticket. To ensure credit recognition, pre-registration to the following forms is recommended: The Euroluce International Lighting Forum | Light for Life
 

Thursday 10 April
10.30  a.m. 
Participants: Marjan van Aubel, Solar Designer

The Euroluce International Lighting Forum
Light for Life. Light for Spaces
Arena The Forest of Space by Sou Fujimoto
Directed by Annalisa Rosso, in collaboration with APIL 
Euroluce Fiera Milano, Rho – Pavilion 2

Ph. Sander Plug

icon 10 Apr 2025

icon 11:15 – 12:45

Masterclass

Masterclass: Stefano Mancuso

The Masterclass Light for Life event explores the role of light in human life, considering both the effects of natural light and those of artificial lighting. The goal is to understand how lighting design can promote psychophysical well-being and optimize the use of energy. Stefano Mancuso, a pioneer in plant neurobiology, explores the way plants capture light and how this knowledge can be applied to the human environment.

Architects registered with Italian CNAPPC (National Council of Architects, Planners, Landscapers and Conservationists) can earn 10 CFP by attending The Euroluce International Lighting Forum (5 CFP for Thursday, April 10th, and 5 CFP for Friday, April 11th). Access is free with a Salone del Mobile admission ticket. To ensure credit recognition, pre-registration to the following forms is recommended: The Euroluce International Lighting Forum | Light for Life

Thursday 10 April
11.15 a.m.  
Participant: Stefano Mancuso, Plant Neurobiologist, Director of the International Laboratory of Plant Neurobiology, University of Florence

The Euroluce International Lighting Forum
Light for Life. Light for Spaces
Arena The Forest of Space by Sou Fujimoto
Directed by Annalisa Rosso, in collaboration with APIL 
Euroluce Fiera Milano, Rho – Pavilion 2

Ph. Elastica

icon 10 Apr 2025

icon 12:15 – 12:45

Masterclass

Masterclass: Robert Wilson

The event Masterclass Light for Life explores the role of light in human life, considering both the effects of natural light and those of artificial lighting. The goal is to understand how lighting design can promote psychophysical well-being and optimize the use of energy. Robert Wilson, an internationally renowned artist, shares his artistic vision of light and its sensory impact.

Architects registered with Italian CNAPPC (National Council of Architects, Planners, Landscapers and Conservationists) can earn 10 CFP by attending The Euroluce International Lighting Forum (5 CFP for Thursday, April 10th, and 5 CFP for Friday, April 11th). Access is free with a Salone del Mobile admission ticket. To ensure credit recognition, pre-registration to the following forms is recommended: The Euroluce International Lighting Forum | Light for Life
 

The Euroluce International Lighting Forum
Light for Life. Light for Spaces
Thursday 10 April
12.15 p.m. 
Participant: Robert Wilson, Artist

The Euroluce International Lighting Forum
Light for Life. Light for Spaces
Arena The Forest of Space by Sou Fujimoto
Directed by Annalisa Rosso, in collaboration with APIL 
Euroluce Fiera Milano, Rho – Pavilion 2

 

Ph. Lucie-Jansch

icon 10 Apr 2025

icon 14:00 – 15:30

Tavola rotonda

Round Table: Light for Life

The Light for Life Round Table presents an opportunity for discussion and analysis in depth of the role of light in integrated and sustainable design. The encounter, with the participation of international experts, explores the impact of lighting on the quality of life, human well-being and the environment, fostering a dialogue between scientific research and design practice. The training objectives include the analysis of the new frontiers of lighting design, with particular attention to the synergy between technological innovation and the needs of professionals in the sector. The aim is to provide participants with an up-to-date view of the implications of light across a broad range of applications, from human health to sustainability, promoting conscious and future-oriented design. Through the contribution of scholars and designers, the Round Table serves as a platform for exchanges of ideas between academic research and practical applications, stimulating a debate on lighting solutions that meet both commercial needs and educational and informational purposes.

Architects registered with Italian CNAPPC (National Council of Architects, Planners, Landscapers and Conservationists) can earn 10 CFP by attending The Euroluce International Lighting Forum (5 CFP for Thursday, April 10th, and 5 CFP for Friday, April 11th). Access is free with a Salone del Mobile admission ticket. To ensure credit recognition, pre-registration to the following forms is recommended: The Euroluce International Lighting Forum | Light for Life
 

Thursday 10 April
2 p.m. 
Nicholas Belfield, Partner dpa lighting consultants
Piero Benvenuti, Emeritus Professor of Astrophysics, Università degli Studi di Padova
Rogier van der Heide, Lighting Designer 
Shelley James, Lighting Strategy Consultant, Director Age of Light Innovations
Manuel Spitschan, Research Group Leader, Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics & Professor of Chronobiology & Health, Technical University of Munich
Moderator Ed Stocker, Europe Editor at Large Monocle

The Euroluce International Lighting Forum
Light for Life. Light for Spaces
Arena The Forest of Space by Sou Fujimoto
Directed by Annalisa Rosso, in collaboration with APIL 
Euroluce Fiera Milano, Rho – Pavilion 2

icon 10 Apr 2025

icon 15:45 – 17:00

Workshop

Transparency, Flexibility and Sustainability

The workshop explores sustainable lighting design that enhances energy efficiency and human-centric spaces. From the Forest of Light installation, which explores interaction and perspective through towering cones of light responding to visitors’ movements, to the Learning Centre at the University of St. Gallen, where innovative architectural lighting enhances a future-oriented educational environment with high visual comfort—both designs integrate transparency and flexibility, complementing an architectural vision of openness and dialogue while upholding high sustainability standards. By using targeted lighting only where needed, the design enhances user experience while minimizing energy consumption, setting a benchmark for sustainable architectural practices. This approach not only improves the ecological footprint but also fosters human-centric spaces that encourage collaboration and dynamic learning environments. 

Invitation-only participation

Workshop
3.45 pm 
Adrien de Lassence, Associate Director Sou Fujimoto Atelier Paris 

The Euroluce International Lighting Forum
Light for Life.Light for Spaces
Arena The Forest of Space by Sou Fujimoto
Diretto da Annalisa Rosso, in collaborazione con APIL 
Euroluce Fiera Milano, Rho – Pad. 2

icon 11 Apr 2025

icon 10:30 – 11:00

Masterclass

Masterclass: Kaoru Mende

The role of Light and Shadow in Architecture

The world’s greatest architecture is always imbued with the exquisite interplay of light and shadow. A captivating visual environment and a comfortable atmosphere are indispensable elements of architecture. Light has been continuously innovated across areas such as light sources, lighting fixtures, and control technologies, with lighting design evolving alongside the times. This lecture explores the present and future of lighting design through three perspectives: Innovation, Sustainability, and Wellbeing.

Innovation is fuelled by advancements in technology. Progress in light source technology, cutting-edge lighting fixtures, and sophisticated control systems has brought unprecedented flexibility and precision to lighting design. However, the future of lighting design extends beyond mere aesthetics. With the growing emphasis on sustainability, there is increasing demand for energy-efficient lighting solutions. These include lighting powered by renewable energy, designs that maximize the use of natural light, and strategies to reduce light pollution. Furthermore, lighting design is evolving to prioritize human health and comfort. Beyond visual beauty, it aims to create spaces that foster harmony and well-being. Proper lighting has been shown to significantly affect health, mood, and productivity. By carefully considering factors such as colour temperature, brightness, and circadian rhythms, lighting design can promote health and enhance quality of life.

This lecture will explore how these elements shape architectural environments, enrich experiences, and deepen the connection between people and spaces. 

Architects registered with Italian CNAPPC (National Council of Architects, Planners, Landscapers and Conservationists) can earn 10 CFP by attending The Euroluce International Lighting Forum (5 CFP for Thursday, April 10th, and 5 CFP for Friday, April 11th). Access is free with a Salone del Mobile admission ticket. To ensure credit recognition, pre-registration to the following forms is recommended: The Euroluce International Lighting Forum | Light for Spaces

Friday 11 April
10.30 a.m. 
Participants: 
Kaoru Mende, Lighting Designer

The Euroluce International Lighting Forum
Light for Life. Light for Spaces

Arena The Forest of Space by Sou Fujimoto
Directed by Annalisa Rosso, in collaboration with APIL 
Euroluce Fiera Milano, Rho – Pavilion 2

icon 11 Apr 2025

icon 11:15 – 11:45

Masterclass

Masterclass: Patrick Rimoux

The Light for Spaces Masterclasses aim to provide an understanding in depth of artificial lighting and its impact on the perception, functionality, and aesthetics of architecture. Through a multidisciplinary approach, participants explore design strategies that integrate technological innovation, sustainability and the cultural value of light. Aesthetics, functionality and sustainability applied to the theme of architectural lighting are the focus of the work of Patrick Rimoux, an artist and sculptor of light famous for his works on urban monuments, his collaborations with Wim Wenders, Akira Kurosawa and Bollywood and, more recently, for the new lighting of Notre-Dame de Paris.

Architects registered with Italian CNAPPC (National Council of Architects, Planners, Landscapers and Conservationists) can earn 10 CFP by attending The Euroluce International Lighting Forum (5 CFP for Thursday, April 10th, and 5 CFP for Friday, April 11th). Access is free with a Salone del Mobile admission ticket. To ensure credit recognition, pre-registration to the following forms is recommended: The Euroluce International Lighting Forum | Light for Spaces
 

Friday 11 April
11.15  a.m. 
Participant: 
Patrick Rimoux, Light Sculptor

The Euroluce International Lighting Forum
Light for Life. Light for Spaces
Arena The Forest of Space by Sou Fujimoto
Directed by Annalisa Rosso, in collaboration with APIL 
Euroluce Fiera Milano, Rho – Pad. 2

Ph. Patrick Rimoux  agency

icon 11 Apr 2025

icon 12:15 – 12:45

Masterclass

Masterclass: Lonneke Gordijn, DRIFT

Uniting people through light and motion.

The presence or absence of light determines the atmosphere in a space.
The presence or absence of motion determines the energy in a space.
Throughout the last 18 years, artists and designers Ralph Nauta and Lonneke Gordijn, working under the name Studio Drift, have been developing room filling artworks and interactive installations using light and motion as the key factors with the aim to change the behaviour and emotions of people in the space. “Working with architects, museums and private clients all over the world, we learned to understand how nature uses the same factors to align species and create strong ecosystems. As artists we actively search for this wisdom in nature and deliberately use these principles in our installations to tune people into the same frequency. Working on bringing people and environments together and uniting energies to create healthy and productive places”, explains the design duo.

Through examples of different projects, Lonneke will elaborate on the creative and innovative processes that fuel their creations and their take on how healthy energetic people that are aligned can be the force to build a sustainable world. The power of communicating on an intuitive level through light and movement. And how technology can help to achieve living environments that activate peoples’ brains. 

Architects registered with Italian CNAPPC (National Council of Architects, Planners, Landscapers and Conservationists) can earn 10 CFP by attending The Euroluce International Lighting Forum (5 CFP for Thursday, April 10th, and 5 CFP for Friday, April 11th). Access is free with a Salone del Mobile admission ticket. To ensure credit recognition, pre-registration to the following forms is recommended: The Euroluce International Lighting Forum | Light for Spaces
 

Friday 11 April
12.15 p.m.
Participant: Lonneke Gordijn, Artist, Co-Founder DRIFT

The Euroluce International Lighting Forum
Light for Life. Light for Spaces
Arena The Forest of Space by Sou Fujimoto
Directed by Annalisa Rosso, in collaboration with APIL 
Euroluce Fiera Milano, Rho – Pavilion 2

Discover more, in the interview with Lonneke Gordijn

icon 11 Apr 2025

icon 14:00 – 15:30

Tavola rotonda

Round Table: Light for Spaces

The Round Table aims to explore the role of light in the integrated and sustainable design of public spaces, with an emphasis on the quality of life and the environmental impact. Through the comparison between international experts from different disciplines—lighting design, architecture, anthropology and science—the event seeks to stimulate an interdisciplinary reflection on the culture of light. The goal is to explore the potential of light not only as a functional and aesthetic factor, but also as an essential component in the perception of spaces and in collective well-being. The speakers share visions, research practices and significant case studies to represent the future of lighting design in a context of an increasing concern for sustainability and innovation. The discussion aims to encourage a critical and conscious approach to the use of light, highlighting its role in the improvement of urban and architectural environments.

Architects registered with Italian CNAPPC (National Council of Architects, Planners, Landscapers and Conservationists) can earn 10 CFP by attending The Euroluce International Lighting Forum (5 CFP for Thursday, April 10th, and 5 CFP for Friday, April 11th). Access is free with a Salone del Mobile admission ticket. To ensure credit recognition, pre-registration to the following forms is recommended: The Euroluce International Lighting Forum | Light for Spaces
 


Friday 11 April
2.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m. 
Participants:
Susanna Antico, Architect, Lighting Designer
Hervé Descottes, Lighting Designer, Founder of L’Observatoire International
Mariel Fuentes, Lighting Designer, Co-Founder MMAS Lighting
Tim Ingold, Emeritus Professor of Social Anthropology, University of Aberdeen 
Elisa Orlanski Ours, Chief Planning, Design Officer Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group
Carla Wilkins, President-Elect IALD, Senior Partner Lichtvision design
Moderator Ed Stocker, Europe Editor at Large Monocle

The Euroluce International Lighting Forum
Light for Life. Light for Spaces
Arena The Forest of Space by Sou Fujimoto
Directed by Annalisa Rosso, in collaboration with APIL 
Euroluce Fiera Milano, Rho – Pavilion 2

icon 11 Apr 2025

icon 15:45 – 17:00

Workshop

Temporary Light in Permanent Space: Creative lighting solutions for museums and exhibitions

The workshop, led by A.J. Weissbard, aims to delve into the technical, aesthetic, and conceptual aspects, of creative lighting design for exhibition and museum spaces through a concrete case study: the lighting design and technical consultancy project created for the Armani Silos. The teaching approach integrates the theoretical and the practical, offering participants insight into understanding the dynamics of light in different creative contexts, and the choices leading to the success of the project. The main objective is to provide a structured vision of lighting design as a transversal discipline, involving theater, dance, museums, architectural installations, multidisciplinary events, and fashion. Introduced to and led through numerous examples of Weissbard's design work, participants have the opportunity to acquire a greater awareness of light as a narrative and expressive element, developing skills useful for design and technical consultancy in the artistic and scenographic fields. The workshop also aims to stimulate a critical and experimental approach, enhancing research and innovation in the field of lighting design. Finally, the importance of light in artistic education is emphasized, promoting an interdisciplinary dialogue between design, art and technology.
 

WORKSHOP
3.45pm
Partecipants: A.J. Weissbard, Lighting Designer

Invitation-only participation

The Euroluce International Lighting Forum
Light for Life. Light for Spaces
Arena The Forest of Space by Sou Fujimoto
Directed by Annalisa Rosso, in collaboration with APIL 
Euroluce Fiera Milano, Rho – Pavilion 2

Ph. Monta Tigere