ENLIGHTEN ASIA 2021 in japan

IALD Japan’s first solo event. The “Lighting for New Normal” will be explored through various sessions held online, connecting multiple Asian countries.

Enlighten Asia 2021 in Japan
Lighting for New Normal

“Enlighten Asia 2021 in Japan” was held online for two days from Wednesday, November 10th to Thursday, November 11th, 2021. This was the first time that the event was held independently from the previous lighting fairs co-hosted by Japan Lighting Manufacturers Association (JLMA) and Nikkei Inc.. We explored new ways of organizing events for the new era, making the most of the advantages unique to this online event. Under the theme of “Lighting for New Normal,” this year’s event featured sessions with IALD members and experts in various fields, as well as proposals from students from six cities around the world, and discussions on the search for a new normal in lighting. The closing session titled “Hello Asia” on the final day, connected 11 Asian cities and introduced the current state of each city in a relay format. The finale was a video letter from Ashley Robbins from the IALD headquarters, who gave the final closing speech.

Date and time
Wednesday, November 10, 2021 9:30-17:30 (JST)
Thursday, November 11, 2021 9:30-20:00 (JST)
Venue
Online (Zoom)
Organizer
Japan International Association of Lighting Designers

Conference

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Finding Darkness Within the Light
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Mr. John Barentine (former Director of International Dark-Sky Association)

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Where Does Asian Creators Head After Covid-19?

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Public Policy by Lighting Designers

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The appearance of Zen-Buddhism garden under the moonlight

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Understanding Light Fixtures (Functional Lighting and Design Lighting)

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Improving the Light Environment for the Starry Skies and the Natural Environment

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Pros and Cons of LED

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Discovery of Lighting Design vol.1

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Discovery of Lighting Design vol.2

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All About Lighting Fixtures

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Nightscapes in Asian Cities – Now and Future

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2030 Asia Nightscape Proposal

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Hello Asia

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