CIE-USNC (the U.S. National Committee of the International Commission on Illumination) upcoming events

CIE Project: "Understanding Science - Understanding Light" (1 Jan 2025)

Wed, 01 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Running from 1 January 2025 to 30 June 2026, the CIE project “Understanding Science – Understanding Light”, funded by the Vienna Business Agency, focuses on two key topics: “Light Pollution” and “Light and Health”. Through public lectures, workshops, and other activities, the project helps audiences better understand the role of light in our lives. Learn more

Introduction to the New CIE-USNC Website (28 Apr 2026)

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:00:00 GMT

This teleconference will introduce the new and improved CIE-USNC website, which includes up-to-date news, an events calendar and a member login supporting features such as members-only content, a membership directory, and account management (editing of profile data and renewal with convenient online payment). The new website is designed to appeal to a wider audience within the field of light and lighting, attract and hold new individual members, and offer greater recognition to CIE-USNC sponsors.

A 30-minute presentation will review the various features of the website, and walk through the process of membership application or renewal. An additional 30 minutes has been reserved for Q&A and more in-depth discussion of related issues.

Registration is not required; a link to the teleconference will be provided here when available.

CIE Workshop on Future Topics in Road Lighting (13 Oct 2026)

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

The International Commission on Illumination (CIE) will hold the workshop “Future Topics in Road Lighting” on 13–14 October 2026 on the occasion of the annual meeting of CIE Division 4. The event is organised in collaboration with the Italian National Committee of the CIE, the Italian Association of Lighting Manufacturers (ASSIL), and the Italian Lighting Association (AIDI), and hosted by the National Metrology Institute of Italy (INRiM) in Torino.

The workshop will begin on the afternoon of 13 October and conclude by lunchtime on 14 October.

CIE Division 4 and Technical Committee meetings will take place at the same venue from 14 to 15 October. These meetings are scheduled to conclude on the afternoon of 15 October, by 13:30 local time.

The workshop will address key themes and cross-disciplinary aspects expected to shape the future of road lighting, including:

Adaptive lighting systems
Road surface characterization of current road surfaces
The illuminated road environment for all users
Obtrusive and ecological lighting impacts
Challenges related to autonomous and assisted vehicle sensors
Emerging recommendations and new calculation approaches for road lighting

The event is designed to foster open discussion among chairs, invited speakers, and participants (including dedicated student opportunities), with the goal of gathering valuable input to support CIE Division 4 Transportation and Exterior Applications in developing its strategic roadmap.

Ample time will be devoted to interactive discussions and a panel session featuring a SWOT analysis of current and emerging road lighting topics.

The schedule has been designed to optimise travel logistics, minimizing overnight stays for participants attending both the workshop and the subsequent CIE meetings.

The programme will be enriched by social events designed to encourage networking among international participants:

13 October | Workshop Dinner “Future Topics in Road Lighting”: At the end of the first day of the “Future Topics in Road Lighting” Workshop, participants are invited to a convivial dinner on the River Po, in the city centre.
14 October | Casa Martini Experience: As part of the TC 4-11 activities, at the end of the Division 4 TC meetings, an evening event will be held at Casa Martini the historic distillery in Turin founded in 1863 and renowned worldwide. The evening will include a guided tour of the production facility and museum, followed by a Vermouth Class for an immersive experience into the world of Vermouth and Martini.

For further updates please visit the official website of the workshop.

REGISTRATION

The workshop is subject to a registration fee, which includes the social dinner on October 13. Meetings of Division 4 and the Technical Committees are free of charge. The Casa Martini experience, scheduled for October 14, will be available for an additional fee.

Registration will be open from April 1 to September 15, 2026. An early-bird rate will be available from April 1 to July 31, while the standard rate will apply from August 1 to September 15.

Pre-registration: https://eu.jotform.com/252822684839369

SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE

Dionýz Gašparovský – Director of Division 4
Steve Fotios - Associate Director of Division 4
Sermin Onaygil - Associate Director of Division 4
Paola Iacomussi – CIE NC Italy
Anna Pellegrino – CIE NC Italy
GianPiero Bellomo – CIE NC Italy

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Paolo Di Lecce - CIE NC Italy
Paola Iacomussi – CIE NC Italy
Anna Pellegrino – CIE NC Italy
GianPiero Bellomo – CIE NC Italy

Stay tuned for further information!

The 31st Quadrennial Session of the CIE (9 Jul 2027)

Fri, 09 Jul 2027 04:00:00 GMT

Hosting organizations:

China NC of CIE (China Illuminating Engineering Society, CIES)
Nanjing Urban Lighting Construction and Operations Group Co., Ltd
Southeast University

The city: Nanjing city located in the center of Yangtze Delta which has the largest lighting industry in China. One of the leading company Nanjing Urban Lighting Construction and Operations Group and the very famous Southeast University in Nanjing agree to help the CIE and CIES to organize and economically support the Conference.

The venue: Southeast University is a national top-level university directly under the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China. In recent years, it has hosted or organized a number of highly prominent national or international conferences and established close cooperation with 47 world-class universities and high-level research institutions from 18 countries or regions.

The event website and registration information will be available in 2026.

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