The CIE will host a session at the LUCI Cities & Lighting Summit organised by LUCI Association, a CIE Liaison Partner, taking place in Oulu, Finland, from 25–27 February 2026. This annual international gathering brings together the global urban lighting community to exchange ideas, experiences, and innovations shaping the future of cities.
The 2026 edition will explore the theme of Art and Technology, focusing on how their intersection can inspire creative approaches to urban lighting. The programme will also examine how light can contribute to building sustainable and inclusive cities. LEARN MORE
As a summit partner, participation in this event is important to the CIE as it provides an opportunity to connect scientific knowledge and international standards with real-world urban lighting practice, and to engage directly with cities, designers, and policymakers. Through this collaboration, the CIE contributes evidence-based perspectives that support informed decision-making and responsible lighting in urban environments.
The CIE will host its session on Friday, 27 February, 12:45–14:15 (CET) (details below).
Shaping the future of urban lighting: CIE guidance for safer, smarter and more sustainable cities
This session brings together experts in urban and outdoor lighting, including leading members of the CIE (International Commission on Illumination), to explore current best practices and emerging directions. How can CIE recommendations on road lighting, architectural lighting, urban lighting masterplanning, and obtrusive light be translated into concrete guidance for cities and practitioners?
As streets become multifunctional spaces shared by drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists, how can lighting respond to these evolving uses? And how can adaptive “smart” lighting and new control technologies help create more tailored, inclusive, and healthier night-time environments for the cities of tomorrow?
Convened by the CIE, this interactive session invites cities, practitioners, and researchers to reflect on how research-based standards and guidance can be translated into real-world practice — and how practical experience, in turn, can help shape future CIE work and standards.
Speakers
- Dionýz Gašparovský, Professor of Lighting Technology – Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, CIE Division 4 Director
- Steve Fotios, Professor of Lighting and Visual Perception – University of Sheffield School of Architecture and Landscape, CIE Division 4 Associate Director
- Erkki Ikonen, Professor of Measurement Science and Technology – Aalto University & Finnish National Metrology Institute, VTT MIKES, CIE NC Finland representative
Moderator:
- Dr. Diana Wernisch, Secretary General – International Commission on Illumination (CIE)
In addition, Prof. Gašparovský will also be a speaker in one of the other sessions, which will take place on Thursday, February 26, 14:30-15:45 (CET).
Lighting the city of the future: Innovation & the urban night
Urban lighting has become a strategic tool for inclusive, more sustainable and liveable cities. This session explores emerging trends and the challenge of balancing technology solutions with equity and environmental responsibility. We will also examine the role of standards, of light master planning, and how art and technology can inspire one another to create new pathways for innovation and help cities transform their urban lighting policies.
Check out the complete programme HERE.