Showlight 2025, the quadrennial global networking event for designers and practitioners from all genres of lighting, takes place between 19 to 22 May in Dijon, France. This will be the first in-person Showlight to take place since 2017 and is sponsored by French lighting manufacturer, Robert Juliat, a family-run company with a 100-year legacy.
“Robert Juliat is very proud to bring Showlight to France for the very first time in its history,” said Rober Juliat’s third generation Managing Director, François Juliat. “Showlight is all about light, and light has been the very DNA of Robert Juliat for the last 100 years! Being specialist lighting developers and manufacturers, it makes perfect sense for us to support such a special event which is so focussed on lighting, the tools that produce it and the creative people who use them.”
He added: “As manufacturers of lighting products, we are always excited to gain direct insights from those creative minds who use such tools, and to see the results that emerge from their imagination. We are so looking forward to them sharing their ideas and projects at Showlight 2025.”
There are many highlights to anticipate at Showlight 2025. The event is renowned for its eclectic programme of speakers, with discussion subjects ranging from theatre to live events, cinematography to architecture, fashion to large scale installation, and everything in between. This year, the schedule includes presentations from key members of the community like Willie Williams, Mikki Kunttu, Anne Militello, Nick Schlieper, Thierry Goron, Martin Kuhn, Kenneth Coker and Christina Thanasoula, and many more besides. A list of speakers is available on the website with more speakers being added in the coming weeks.
On the social side, there’s plenty of time to network and socialise in between Papers Sessions in a relaxed and convivial environment; to enjoy face-to-face discussions with lighting designers, manufacturers and students, and browse the supporting exhibition that runs alongside the Papers presentations.
Delegates can also enjoy networking time and refreshments during the morning and afternoon breaks, daily lunches, with a Welcome Reception hosted by the City of Dijon in the opulent, historic setting of the Salle des États on the Monday evening, a company-sponsored dinner on Tuesday evening, the new workshop programme on Wednesday afternoon and, of course, the grand Showlight Conference Dinner on Wednesday evening – taking place in a very special location of which is kept under wraps until the day!
“Showlight is the ultimate forum in which to exchange ideas and inspirations over three glorious days of networking,” confirmed Juliat. “We cannot wait to host it and welcome everyone to Dijon in May.”
Tickets are on sale now, direct from the Showlight website where you can also find a list of hotels offering discounts for Showlight delegates on a first come first served basis.
