What makes PLDC so different?

Fifth reason: The lighting design community knows no borders.

There are national groups and there are specialists, there are designers, researchers, educators, architects and clients, employers and employees, students and manufacturers. But at PLDC everyone has a place and a voice, everyone is part of it, a community moving together towards the market and design trends of the future.

PLDC is more than just a conference. Every two years like-minded people meet to share new knowledge and experience, to expand their own skills and know-how, or to discuss real projects. PLDC is not a conference in the traditional sense. PLDC is an inspiration, a continuing professional development opportunity, a feel-good experience, a happening, and a place to meet friends – old and new.

PLDC knows no boundaries between countries and nations, professions, age groups, has no prejudices, creates no unnecessary barriers. Creativity meets experience, research meets practice, and concepts meet applications. The latest technological developments are met with as much interest as the latest findings on the effect of light on human beings, nature and architecture.

PLDC is the time and place where nothing else counts other than the global network of like-minded people and colleagues present in real-life mode. With more than 1700 attendees, PLDC is the biggest and most representative lighting design event in the world that takes place every two years, the starting point for new ideas and input, the Thought Leadership Event for the next two years…

First reason: Speakers you have never heard of in the lighting world – Alessandro Gobetti, Neil Harbisson, Riccardo Marini and others…
Second reason: New ideas are born and trends developed at PLDC – The Monza Method
Third reason: Different market players are present so you can meet everyone you need to meet to discuss your personal development and market trends
Fourth reason: The selected papers and discussions reflect the future of the market and not the past – The way the PLDC programme is put together is globally unique.
The sixth reason: At PLDC you can witness product launches and revolutionary developments: SunLike launch by Seoul Semiconductor.
Seventh reason: At PLDC you experience locations, social gatherings and parties you will never forget.
Eighth reason: PLDC is always good for a few surprises