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27 march 2025 - 13:00 to 18:00 CET - Brussels

The Summit 2025 successfully gathered leading voices from the lighting industry, EU policymakers, and sustainability advocates. Together, they explored challenges and opportunities shaping the future of lighting in Europe and beyond.

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Shaping the future of lighting – together

The European Lighting Summit 2025 brought together experts from the European Commission, industry, and civil society to explore the future of the lighting sector — from Ecodesign and the clean industrial transition to cybersecurity, hazardous substances, and the impact of artificial light at night.

Through insightful discussions, expert panels, and meaningful networking moments, the event fostered collaboration and a shared vision among stakeholders.

The day concluded with a cocktail reception, creating further opportunities for exchange in a more informal setting.

Agenda

Participants explored key industry topics, gained insights from expert speakers, and took part in thought-provoking discussions. Here’s what they experienced!

13:30
Registration and Networking Coffee
14:00
Welcome and introduction to LightingEurope
Elena Scaroni, Secretary General of LightingEurope
14:05
Keynote: Opportunities for the lighting industry
Maurice Maes, LightingEurope
14:20
Q&A
14:30
Presentation: Regulating the Challenges of E-commerce
Frank Heijmann, Counsellor Customs, Permanent Representation of The Netherlands to the EU
14:40
Q&A
14:50
Presentation: The future of Ecodesign and Energy labelling for lighting
Niels Ladefoged, Head of Sector Ecodesign and Energy Labelling, DG Energy, European Commission
15:00
Q&A
15:10
Presentation: Cybersecurity policy: implications for the lighting industry
Tommaso Bernabo, Policy Officer in the Cybersecurity and Digital Privacy Policy Unit, DG Connect, European Commission
15:20
Q&A
15:30
Panel Discussion with Q&A: Implications for the manufacturing industry of upcoming PFAS phasing out
Iranda Chaki, SEMI, Semiconductor industry association representativeStefanos Geros, CEFIC, European Chemical Industry CouncilZoltan Pilter, LightTech and Chair of SG Substances at LightingEurope
16:00
Coffee Break
16:30
Presentation: Building a competitive Circular Economy in the EU: towards the Circular Economy Act
Paulina Dejmek Hack, Head of Cabinet of Commissioner Jessika Roswall, European Commission
16:45
Q&A
16:50
Lighting designers' contributions to reducing light pollution
Carla Wilkins, lighting designer and IALD representative
17:00
Presentation CEN WG 15 Technical specifications on light pollution measurement methodologies & Results of a Study on light pollution in outdoor lighting
Gianpiero Bellomo, Chair CEN WG 15 on light at night
17:10
Global and European Strategies for Implementing Responsible Lighting Solutions
Ruskin Hartley, CEO of DarkSky
17:20
Q&A
17:30
Panel discussion with Q&A: Challenges and opportunities of harmonising light pollution regulations
Oscar Deurloo, Signify, LightingEurope RepresentativeCarla Wilkins, lighting designer and IALD representativeGianpiero Bellomo, Chair CEN WG 15 on light at nightRuskin Hartley, CEO of DarkSky
17:55
Conclusive remarks
Elena Scaroni, Secretary General of LightingEurope
18:00 – 18:20
Cocktail

The Speakers

Connect with industry leaders, European Commission representatives and global sustainability experts driving innovation and policy.

Carla Wilkins
Lighting designer and IALD representative
Biography
Paulina Dejmek Hack
Head of Cabinet of Commissioner Jessika Roswall, European Commission
Biography
Elena Scaroni
Secretary General of LightingEurope
Biography
Iranda Chaki
Senior Policy Coordinator, SEMI Europe
Biography
Gianpiero Bellomo
Chair CEN WG 15 on light at night
Biography
Maurice Maes
President of LightingEurope
Biography
Niels Ladefoged
Head of Sector Ecodesign and Energy Labelling, DG Energy, European Commission
Biography
Oscar Deurloo
Signify, LightingEurope Representative
Biography
Ruskin Hartley
CEO of DarkSky
Biography
Stefanos Geros
Cefic, European Chemical Industry Council
Biography
Tommaso Bernabo
Policy Officer in the Cybersecurity and Digital Privacy Policy Unit, DG Connect
Biography
Zoltan Pilter
LightTech and Chair of SG Substances at LightingEurope
Biography

The Venue

Located in the heart of the European Quarter, the NH Brussels EU Berlaymont hotel is ideal for visitors to the EU institutions. It is also a true haven of peace amidst the bustle of the city.

NH Brussels EU Berlaymont
Bd Charlemagne 11/19, 1000 Bruxelles

Adjacent to the Berlaymont building, the headquarters of the European Commission, this modern hotel is a 3-minute walk from Schuman metro station and 5 minutes’ walk from Parc du Cinquantenaire.

  • Just a stone’s throw from the Berlaymont building, home to the European Commission and the European Council
  • 150 metres from Schuman metro station and train station
  • A five-minute walk from Cinquantenaire Park and Leopold Park

We’re grateful to all who joined us for this key moment in the lighting sector!

Thank you for making the European Lighting Summit 2025 a success

A successful event shaping the future of lighting

The event has successfully brought together experts from the European Commission, industry leaders, and civil society representatives for a series of insightful discussions and panels. Participants explored key issues such as Ecodesign, the Clean Industrial Deal, cybersecurity, hazardous substances, and the effects of artificial light at night.

We thank all speakers and attendees for their valuable contributions and inspiring exchanges throughout the day.

📥 You can now download the presentations shared during the event from here

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