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!
