The Institution of Lighting Professionals (ILP) has announced a Call for Papers for its Lighting Live 2027 events, providing an opportunity to share expertise, showcase innovation and help shape the future of lighting and infrastructure.
These events bring together local authorities, consultants, manufacturers, researchers and innovators to showcase the latest thinking, share best practice and shape the future of lighting.
Event Focus
- Lighting Live Local Authority – Daventry, 4 February 2027
- Lighting Live Annual Conference – Newcastle, 14–15 July 2027
Papers welcomed include, but not limited to:
- Asset Management
- Local Government Reorganisation
- Funding & Investment
- Technical Guidance & Standards
- Sustainability & Circular Economy
- Adaptive Lighting & CMS
- Skills, Recruitment & Retention
- Architectural Lighting
- Innovation & Emerging Technologies
- Case studies and worked examples
Submission Guidelines
Whether you have a case study, research project, innovative solution or practical experience to share, we encourage both new and returning contributors to submit.
Please provide:
- Title of the Paper
- Short Synopsis – a summary of the topic, key learning points and its relevance to the lighting profession
- Preferred Event – Daventry, Newcastle or Either/No Preference
- Presentation Preference – Standard Technical Paper (30mins) or Mini Technical Paper (15mins), where applicable
All submissions will be peer reviewed by the ILP Event Technical Committee.
Please send your submission to Guy@theilp.org.uk no later than Friday, 20 November 2026.
Key Dates
- Submission Deadline: 20 November 2026
- Lighting Live Local Authority – Daventry: 4 February 2027
- Lighting Live Annual Conference – Newcastle: 14–15 July 2027
Showcase your products, technologies and services to lighting professionals through Lighting Live sponsorship and exhibition opportunities. Enquiries: Ian Carter, Media Shed – ianc@media-shed.co.uk
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