On November 8, the 3rd China Lighting Science and Technology Conference, organized by the China Illuminating Engineering Society (CIES), was held in Huzhou, Zhejiang.
Under the theme of "Green, Low-Carbon, Sustainable Development," the conference opened with addresses by Liu Zhenglei, President of CIES, and Qi Binbin, Deputy Secretary of the Party Working Committee and Executive Deputy Director of the Management Committee of the Nantaihu New Area in Huzhou. Jennifer Veitch, President of the CIE, delivered a speech via video, affirming the significance of the event in fostering global collaboration and sustainable advancement in lighting technology.The event gathered over 400 participants, including representatives from the Huzhou Public Utility Management Center, Huzhou Municipal Bureau of Economy and Information Technology, Huzhou City Lighting Association, CIE, CIES headquarters and branches, provincial and municipal lighting societies, conference sponsors, research institutes, universities, and enterprises.
The conference featured three parallel forums: "Lighting Technology Innovation," "Lighting Engineering Design," and "Lighting Industry Development." Side events included the CIES Council Meeting, the 20th Anniversary Celebration of the “China Lighting Award”, the award ceremony, and thematic seminars organized by CIES branches.
The 20th China Lighting Award received 244 project submissions. Through formal review, preliminary expert evaluation, comprehensive assessment, public notification, and final approval by the expanded meeting of the 23rd Presidential Executive Council Meeting of the 8th CIES Council and the final review meeting of the 20th China Lighting Award, 106 projects were awarded, including 18 first prizes, 35 second prizes, and 53 third prizes.
- Prof. Pan Jiangen (President of Hangzhou Everfine Photo-e-info Co., Ltd.) delivered a report titled "A Century of Photometry: Ever-Evolving," reviewing the century-long development of photometry and exploring the application prospects of new technologies such as quantum metrology and artificial intelligence.
- Prof. Yang Chunyu (Chongqing University) focused on light pollution control, proposing pathways to advance the "Healthy China" initiative through legislation, monitoring technology upgrades, and public education.
- Chairman Zang Feng (Nanjing Urban Lighting Construction and Operation Group Co., Ltd.) emphasized standardization as a core element of new quality productive forces, calling for innovation-driven, high-quality development in the industry.
- Chief Brand Officer Xu Changcai (Huizhou City CDN Industrial Development Co., Ltd.) shared practical cases of intelligent lighting applications in smart cities and low-carbon scenarios, highlighting the integration of AI and energy management platforms.
- Prof. Liu Qiang (Wuhan University) introduced a new model for evaluating light source color quality, providing technical support for color customization across sectors including cultural heritage, residential, and commercial lighting.
- Dean Yang Zhi'an (CSCEC Lighting Co., Ltd.) shared engineering experience in large-scale public building lighting projects, showcasing innovations such as BIM modeling and modular installation.
- General Manager Yao Mengming (Signify (China) Investment Co., Ltd.) advocated shifting from parameter-centric competition to quality and efficiency enhancement, detailing methods for glare control and optimized lighting environment design in LED applications.
- General Manager Fu Chuangye (Zhejiang Ouruijie Lighting Technology Co., Ltd.) presented integrated solutions and case studies in outdoor lighting for smart landscapes and roadways.