The 1st Professional Lighting Designers’ Convention will be held in London, UK from 25. to 27. of October 2007. This convention is intended to document a major step towards the recognition of the profession of Architectural Lighting Design and the strengthening of the ties between lighting designers, clients and the architectural world.

PLDC is the first global conference for lighting design dedicated to promote the culture of professional lighting design. The convention will offer excellent opportunities for continuing professional development and networking with the key players on the market.

Attendees
PLDC will offer a first-class conference programme relevant for anyone with a professional interest in architectural lighting.
This includes: lighting designers, lighting engineers, architects, interior architects, landscape architects, urban designers, city planners, clients from the private and public sector, lighting educators, researchers and students from all these and related disciplines.

Lighting enthusiasts from all over the world are welcome to join the at least 36 speakers in London.

Three main events will offer a wealth of information and ample opportunity to keep abreast with the latest in lighting design and application, and to network with specialists and users in the field:
-Three-day conference with three parallel tracks
-Three-day exhibition of leading lighting manufacturers
-First-time bestowal of PLDR Recognition Awards

The conference programme will address a wide range of pressing questions relevant to architectural lighting today and in the future. Papers will be presented in three categories:
-Lighting Application Research
-Lighting Application Case Studies
-Professional Practice Issues