Showlight has always been regarded as one of the best networking events in the international lighting calendar, with a conference programme of around 25 papers presented by a real mix of industry people talking about their work and ideas. Supported by a focused exhibition of 40 companies, Showlight is fun and informative - no hard sells, no mind-numbing seminars and no hidden costs!
The programme of speakers covers the whole gamut of lighting genres - theatre, film, television, event and architectural - as well as the technical wizardry behind our trade. Since the first event in 1981, delegates have enjoyed hearing from those who are at the pinnacle of their profession as well as from some who are just starting out.
Without a doubt, it is the contribution made by the speakers that makes Showlight one of the most stimulating and rewarding events in the lighting diary and potential categories for the 2013 event include: Unusual and special rigs you have used; It's my design; Light sources - new sources, unusual sources, sources of the last resort; Special effects; I tried this and it didn't work - a topic that could prove the most useful paper of all!
Papers that stir lengthy debate can be discussed in more detail over morning coffee, lunch and dinner, as speakers do not simply give their paper and depart - at the heart of every Showlight is the opportunity for delegates and speakers to meet and mingle over all three days, and particularly during the social events which make Showlight so special. Previous events have seen such varied speakers as Roberto Schaefer talking about his work on the film of The Kite Runner, Andi Watson explaining his all LED touring lighting system for Radiohead's In Rainbows world tour, and big ideas on small budgets: Lighting on a shoestring by Carol Sadler.
Showlight 2013 is sponsored by Robe and takes place in the fairy-tale castle in Cesky Krumlov in the Czech Republic. This is the first time Showlight has taken place in central Europe, and interest from both potential delegates and exhibitors is high. Speakers receive free registration, which includes all meals and tours, and attendance at both the company and the Conference Dinner.
Showlight 2013 takes place from 18th to the 21st of May 2013 in Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic. Anyone interested in presenting a paper should email papers@showlight.org before the end of May 2012.
(Claire Beeson)
