Salone del Mobile 2025 Events Round Table: Light for Life Thank you, we are waiting for you at the event Visit the agenda in your reserved area to find the events you have shown interest in. We are sorry that you will not be attending the event We have removed the event from your agenda, you can always add it back later April 10 th 2025 14:00 - 15:30 (CEST) Details Speakers 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 April2 p.m. Nicholas Belfield, Partner dpa lighting consultantsPiero Benvenuti, Emeritus Professor of Astrophysics, Università degli Studi di PadovaRogier van der Heide, Lighting Designer Shelley James, Lighting Strategy Consultant, Director Age of Light InnovationsManuel Spitschan, Research Group Leader, Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics & Professor of Chronobiology & Health, Technical University of MunichModerator Ed Stocker, Europe Editor at Large Monocle The Euroluce International Lighting ForumLight for Life. Light for SpacesArena The Forest of Space by Sou FujimotoDirected by Annalisa Rosso, in collaboration with APIL Euroluce Fiera Milano, Rho – Pavilion 2 Nicholas Belfield Nicholas Belfield has been in the lighting industry for 27 years, and joined dpa lighting consultants in 2006. Working extensively on prestigious projects worldwide and nationally, Belfield has been an integral part of the practice’s growth and development over the past two decades, recently taking on the role of partner in the London studio. dpa has completed over 7,500 projects in 80 countries over 67 years – an achievement which has been rewarded with many national, European and international awards. Add to bookmarks I want to partecipate Speaker Piero Benvenuti Piero Benvenuti is Professor Emeritus of Astrophysics at the University of Padua and was recently appointed Director of the International Astronomical Union Centre for the Protection of Dark and Quiet Skies from Interference by Satellite Constellations (CPS). He carried out part of his activity for the European Space Agency (ESA) as manager of the astronomical satellite International Ultraviolet Explorer and the Hubble Space Telescope. Add to bookmarks I want to partecipate Speaker Rogier van der Heide Rogier van der Heide is an acclaimed lighting designer known for merging the science of light with its emotional and sensory impact. His explorative, artisanal approach emphasizes discovery and rigorous testing through physical models and mockups, crafting lighting environments that are both functional and deeply immersive. Working at the intersection of materials and light, Rogier has pioneered innovations such as luminous glass facades and textile-based designs for celebrities like the Black Eyed Peas and Lady Gaga. Add to bookmarks I want to partecipate Speaker Shelley James Dr Shelley James is an international expert on light and well-being, blending her roles as lighting design consultant and curator, TEDx and keynote speaker, author, and elected member of the WELL Light Advisory Team. Dr Shelley is also a visiting lecturer at both RCA and UCL. Dr James has made significant contributions to the field, including a TEDx talk that was one of the top three most-watched worldwide in the month following the launch and a social media campaign reaching over 2.5 million adolescents worldwide. Add to bookmarks I want to partecipate Speaker Manuel Spitschan Manuel Spitschan is the Rudolf Mössbauer Assistant Professor of Chronobiology & Health at Technical University of Munich and Max Planck Research Group Leader at the Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics. After undergraduate studies in psychology at the University of St Andrews (2009-2012), he completed his PhD on melanopsin sensitivity in the human visual system at the University of Pennsylvania (2012-2016). Add to bookmarks I want to partecipate Speaker
Nicholas Belfield Nicholas Belfield has been in the lighting industry for 27 years, and joined dpa lighting consultants in 2006. Working extensively on prestigious projects worldwide and nationally, Belfield has been an integral part of the practice’s growth and development over the past two decades, recently taking on the role of partner in the London studio. dpa has completed over 7,500 projects in 80 countries over 67 years – an achievement which has been rewarded with many national, European and international awards. Add to bookmarks I want to partecipate Speaker Piero Benvenuti Piero Benvenuti is Professor Emeritus of Astrophysics at the University of Padua and was recently appointed Director of the International Astronomical Union Centre for the Protection of Dark and Quiet Skies from Interference by Satellite Constellations (CPS). He carried out part of his activity for the European Space Agency (ESA) as manager of the astronomical satellite International Ultraviolet Explorer and the Hubble Space Telescope. Add to bookmarks I want to partecipate Speaker Rogier van der Heide Rogier van der Heide is an acclaimed lighting designer known for merging the science of light with its emotional and sensory impact. His explorative, artisanal approach emphasizes discovery and rigorous testing through physical models and mockups, crafting lighting environments that are both functional and deeply immersive. Working at the intersection of materials and light, Rogier has pioneered innovations such as luminous glass facades and textile-based designs for celebrities like the Black Eyed Peas and Lady Gaga. Add to bookmarks I want to partecipate Speaker Shelley James Dr Shelley James is an international expert on light and well-being, blending her roles as lighting design consultant and curator, TEDx and keynote speaker, author, and elected member of the WELL Light Advisory Team. Dr Shelley is also a visiting lecturer at both RCA and UCL. Dr James has made significant contributions to the field, including a TEDx talk that was one of the top three most-watched worldwide in the month following the launch and a social media campaign reaching over 2.5 million adolescents worldwide. Add to bookmarks I want to partecipate Speaker Manuel Spitschan Manuel Spitschan is the Rudolf Mössbauer Assistant Professor of Chronobiology & Health at Technical University of Munich and Max Planck Research Group Leader at the Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics. After undergraduate studies in psychology at the University of St Andrews (2009-2012), he completed his PhD on melanopsin sensitivity in the human visual system at the University of Pennsylvania (2012-2016). Add to bookmarks I want to partecipate Speaker
Nicholas Belfield Nicholas Belfield has been in the lighting industry for 27 years, and joined dpa lighting consultants in 2006. Working extensively on prestigious projects worldwide and nationally, Belfield has been an integral part of the practice’s growth and development over the past two decades, recently taking on the role of partner in the London studio. dpa has completed over 7,500 projects in 80 countries over 67 years – an achievement which has been rewarded with many national, European and international awards. Add to bookmarks I want to partecipate
Piero Benvenuti Piero Benvenuti is Professor Emeritus of Astrophysics at the University of Padua and was recently appointed Director of the International Astronomical Union Centre for the Protection of Dark and Quiet Skies from Interference by Satellite Constellations (CPS). He carried out part of his activity for the European Space Agency (ESA) as manager of the astronomical satellite International Ultraviolet Explorer and the Hubble Space Telescope. Add to bookmarks I want to partecipate
Rogier van der Heide Rogier van der Heide is an acclaimed lighting designer known for merging the science of light with its emotional and sensory impact. His explorative, artisanal approach emphasizes discovery and rigorous testing through physical models and mockups, crafting lighting environments that are both functional and deeply immersive. Working at the intersection of materials and light, Rogier has pioneered innovations such as luminous glass facades and textile-based designs for celebrities like the Black Eyed Peas and Lady Gaga. Add to bookmarks I want to partecipate
Shelley James Dr Shelley James is an international expert on light and well-being, blending her roles as lighting design consultant and curator, TEDx and keynote speaker, author, and elected member of the WELL Light Advisory Team. Dr Shelley is also a visiting lecturer at both RCA and UCL. Dr James has made significant contributions to the field, including a TEDx talk that was one of the top three most-watched worldwide in the month following the launch and a social media campaign reaching over 2.5 million adolescents worldwide. Add to bookmarks I want to partecipate
Manuel Spitschan Manuel Spitschan is the Rudolf Mössbauer Assistant Professor of Chronobiology & Health at Technical University of Munich and Max Planck Research Group Leader at the Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics. After undergraduate studies in psychology at the University of St Andrews (2009-2012), he completed his PhD on melanopsin sensitivity in the human visual system at the University of Pennsylvania (2012-2016). Add to bookmarks I want to partecipate
