Virtual Showlight issues Call for Speakers
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Showlight has always centred on its fascinating programme of papers, delivered by lighting practitioners from around the world. Determined to uphold the spirit of the popular quadrennial event despite the global restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Showlight will treat its delegates to a day of talks and networking opportunities online that give a flavour of the full event.
Submit your ideas
The organisers are therefore issuing a fresh call for papers to anyone involved in lighting - be they lighting designers, lighting directors, directors of photography, architectural lighting designers or associated crafts like programmers and manufacturers - to submit papers ideas suitable for presentation in the virtual conference on 25 May. Papers are to be 20 - 30 minutes in length, followed by a Q&A session. “Full technical support will be given in advance, so don’t be daunted by the virtual platform,” says Showlight.
“We aim for variety, across topics relevant to all aspects of the lighting industry today, and we envisage this will be especially appealing to speakers whose commitments usually prevent them from speaking at a full Showlight event. We want to hear about your experiences, your ambitions, your inspirations, your concerns, your successes and your failures. We are not looking for simple product promotion.”
Typical subjects might include: Innovative and interesting designs; Unusual projects large or small; Solving the impossible; Your unique corner of the lighting world; The future and the past - where should we be going and what should we have learnt; Issues that are affecting our industry and how we work.
Those interested in submitting ideas should contact papers@showlight.org with a brief summary of their proposed paper.
“Showlight is always on the look out for new speakers, so if you prefer to submit your ideas for the full Showlight event as soon as it returns, we are also happy to hear these – just specify on your submission if you are applying for Virtual Showlight or Full Showlight,” the organisers add. “We look forward to receiving your exciting ideas.”
Sponsorship wanted
A range of sponsorship opportunities are also available for Virtual Showlight. The organisers say: “Showlight would not be possible without the generosity of our sponsors, and Virtual Showlight offers a unique opportunity to connect with clients and customers with a slot to host your own ‘breakout’ room during the day. We are grateful to the following sponsors who have signed up early in support of Virtual Showlight: Robert Juliat as headline sponsor, ACT Lighting, Altman, Arri, Ayrton, Copper Candle, ETC and Robe. Virtual Showlight is also kindly supported by our media partners, LSi, and by LSA. If you would like to become a Showlight sponsor, contact us on sponsorship@showlight.org”
