The summit is a forum for leaders within the smart lighting industry to converge and share ideas on the significance and impact of smart lighting technology within Australia, amongst lighting designers, architects, engineers, consultants, manufacturers, developers and public sector representatives.
The 4th Annual Australian Smart Lighting Summit will feature topics on:
- Exploring the Internet of Things (IoT) and Public Lighting: With the growing influence of IoT and the convergence of wireless technology along with internet-enabled devices, cities like Adelaide are currently embarking on trials to test smart lighting technology and data connectivity.
- Smart Urban Lighting and Smart Cities: Case for Australian Local Governments Presentation from Bob Parks, Executive Director of the Smart Outdoor Lighting Alliance, Washington DC, currently serving as chair of the IES environmental outdoor lighting committee. He will be discussing what Australian local governments can learn from smart street lighting trends across US cities.
- The Northern Lights Project Seven councils in the Northern Inland region will benefit from the installation of new energy-efficient street lighting under this project coordinated by Regional Development Australia Northern Inland (RDANI).
- Future Lighting — Debating LED: Presentation and discussion of the latest LED technological trends taking place within the industry, as well as specs into current LED lifespan and progress, including the future viability of LED technology.
The summit will also feature an address by Lighting Council Australia, as well as presentations from City of Melbourne.
Supported by IESANZ, the 4th Annual Australian Smart Lighting Summit is being held 6–7 September at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre. For more information: wwww.lightingforum.com.au, www.linkedin.com/groups/7040840.