Manchester, Here We Come

MANCHESTER, HERE WE COME

This year’s Professional Lighting Summit will be held from 14-15 June in Manchester. So save the date!

By Jess Gallacher

Last year saw the much-needed return of the face-to-face Professional Lighting Summit, with ILP members gathering in Bristol for a hugely enjoyable, if sweltering, two days of CPD, networking and product showcasing.

This year we’re hitting the M60 and heading to the amazing city of Manchester. So, please circle 14-15 June in your 2023 diaries!

There will, of course, be further updates on the venue and other details on the ILP website and within LightingJournalas and when they’re available.

In the meantime, the ILP has also put our regular call for papers and speakers. Very simply, we’re looking for:

• Interesting topics

• Expert knowledge

• Inspirational talks

• Case studies

• Exclusive papers that won’t be given before the event

1 MARCH DEADLINE FOR PAPERS

If you’re interested, you’ll need to put in a submission before 1 March. This will need to include your full name, organisation and contact details; the title of the proposed paper; a short (250-300 words) synopsis of the paper for our reviewers to evaluate; and details of any event or publication that has previously featured the paper.

Bear in mind, the ILP is always very supportive of first-time speakers. So, whatever your level of experience in the industry, don’t be shy about putting your name into the hat. However, applications must come from the speaker themselves.

If you’re not sure, the ILP’s Technical Manager Guy Harding has said he is more than happy to have an informal chat with prospective speakers beforehand. You can call him on 01788 576492 or drop him an email at guy@theilp.org.uk

Once you’re ready to go, simply send your submission to clare@theilp.org.uk and we’ll do the rest. But remember, the submission deadline is 1 March, so don’t leave it too late. I look forward to catching up with all in Manchester!

Jess Gallacher is Engagement and Communications Manager for the ILP

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

What: The ILP’s 2023 Professional Lighting Summit

When: 14-15 June

Where: Manchester (venue to be confirmed)

Where to submit paper proposals: clare@theilp.org.uk

Paper submissions deadline: 1 March