ELCA CLUSTER

SHAPE-THE-LIGHT International World Cafè session
2025-04-09 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | SUPERSTUDIO PIU, Via Tortona 27, Milan, IT, 20144, Italy
SHAPE-THE-LIGHT Project at “THE SCALE OF COMMITMENT”: Measuring Sustainability in Lighting Design

During the Milan Design Week 2025, Rete di Imprese Luce in Veneto will participate in the Panel Talks “The Scale of Commitment”, organized by Materially, with the presentation:

“International World Café: Measuring Sustainability Indicators in Creative Processes of Lighting Design within the Principles of the New European Bauhaus”
as part of the European project SHAPE-THE-LIGHT (Creative Europe)

📅 Wednesday, April 9, 2025⏰ From 5:00 PM📍 Superstudio Più, Via Tortona 27, Milan, Italy

In alignment with the principles of the New European Bauhaus – beauty, sustainability, and inclusivity – the panel will bring together designers, architects, material experts, and industry leaders to explore innovative solutions in lighting design and production. This discussion will provide an opportunity to clarify doubts, debunk myths, and guide designers and professionals in the manufacturing sector toward more informed choices.

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SILEO Strengthening Value Chains for a Resilient Lighting and Furniture IndustrySILEO
2025-04-10 10:00 - 12:30 | Salone del Mobile, Milan (Italy), Corso Italia, Rho, Milan, 20017, Italy
SILEO International Value Chain Forum at Euroluce 2025

The lighting and furniture industries are undergoing significant transformations, driven by innovation, regulatory changes, and sustainability imperatives. To navigate these evolving challenges, strengthening value chains is essential for ensuring resilience and long-term success.

On Thursday, April 10, 2025, from 10:00 to 12:30, the SILEO International Value Chain Forum will take place at EUROLUCE – Pavilion 10, Stand D23 (Il Fanale Group) during the Salone del Mobile Fair in Milan, Italy. This event, organized by the ELCA European Lighting Cluster Alliance (SILEO Coordinator), will bring together key stakeholders from the lighting and furniture sectors to explore supply chain strategies, business collaborations, and research and innovation (R&I) approaches that will drive industry resilience. The forum will feature industry leaders and experts who will provide valuable insights on crucial topics, including:

DALI ALLIANCE: Your Gateway for an Innovative Approach to Lighting ControlSpeaker: Paul Drosihn FInstLM (DALI Alliance)

Making the Case for Lighting in the European Union Political and Regulatory DebateSpeaker: Teresa Selvaggio (LightingEurope)

From Eco-Design to Sustainable Production: Reinventing Value Chains for a Lasting FutureSpeaker: Lorenzo Braida (Braida)

Celebrating Innovation: The SILEO Best Company Storytelling Video Contest Award Ceremony

As part of the event, participants will also attend the Award Ceremony of the “SILEO Best Company Storytelling Video Contest”, where the three winning SMEs will be recognized for their innovative contributions and transformation stories. The winners of the SILEO Video Contest are:

S.C. E-LABORATOR FEERIA S.R.L. from Romania

Bau-Service Grzegorz Terpiński from Poland

Cubin.Fur.Eco S.R.L. from Romania

Join Us at Euroluce 2025 in Milan!

We look forward to welcoming you to Milan — let’s build a more resilient and sustainable industry together!

Media Partner: Staff Editoriale – Compolux – Italian Lighting

SHAPE-THE-LIGHT International Open Discussion Forum
2025-04-10 17:00 - 19:00 | SUPERSTUDIO PIU, Via Tortona 27, Milan, IT, 20144, Italy
SHAPE-THE-LIGHT Open Discussion Forum: The Future of Lighting Design Between Innovation and Sustainability

During the Milan Design Week 2025, Rete di Imprese Luce in Veneto, in collaboration with SID Scuola Italiana Design, will participate in the “The Scale of Commitment“ Panel organized by Materially, featuring the talk:

“Open Discussion Forum: How Design is Changing with the Introduction of Innovative Technologies in the Green & Digital Transition”
as part of the EU project SHAPE-THE-LIGHT

📅 Thursday, April 10, 2025⏰ From 5:00 PM📍 Superstudio Più, Via Tortona 27, Milan, Italy

This forum will serve as a space for professionals, designers, industry leaders, and young talents to explore the role of innovative technologies in the dual digital and green transition in lighting design. The event will foster an open dialogue to encourage co-creation and the development of sustainable and cutting-edge lighting solutions.

Special Guest: Stefano Claudio Bison (Product Designer, SID – Scuola Italiana Design), who will share insights on the challenges and opportunities for the future of design.

At the event stand, visitors will also have the opportunity to explore three artistic installations, created within the Performance Lab “SID Lighting Camp”. These works represent the intersection of creativity, material research, technological innovation, and co-creation, showcasing how lighting design can evolve towards a sustainable and forward-thinking approach:

“Hope and Dreams” – Inspired by Chinese lanterns, this piece is made using PLA-based biopolymers (polylactic acid), a compostable material that reduces environmental impact, developed with the contribution of Light Cube srl.

“Try to Breathe” – Aims to raise awareness about marine pollution through the use of recycled materials and bioplastics derived from seaweed, creating an evocative and responsible lighting experience, designed with Nectogroup srl.

“Abbagli” – Explores light as both an artistic and functional element, combining recycled cellulose fiber panels with energy-efficient LED technology, developed in collaboration with Arte Light srl.

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SILEO Final Conference
2025-07-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Online
Join us for the 𝐒𝐈𝐋𝐄𝐎 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞!📅 Date: Thursday, 3rd July 2025🕙 Time: 10:00–12:00 CEST📍 Where: Online (Zoom)📑 Register here: https://lnkd.in/dK_qggDWDiscover the power of innovation and collaboration in the lighting and furniture sectors! During this final event, we will:🔸 Present key insights from the SILEO business support actions🔸 Share outcomes from the SILEO Hacathons held in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) and Padua (Italy)🔸 Highlight inspiring success stories from SMEs and technology providers who turned SILEO support into real-world impact!🔗 Don’t miss out – register now and be part of the innovation journey!

SHAPE-THE-LIGHT INTERNATIONAL ONLINE MASTERCLASS 1
2025-09-16 13:30 - 17:30 | Hybrid (online + in presence), Gebroeders De Smetstraat 1, Ghent, BE, 9000, Belgium
INTERNATIONAL ONLINE MASTERCLASS 1 – Sustainability of artistic lighting products

KU Leuven and Cluster Groen Licht Vlaanderen are pleased to invite you to the first international masterclass organized within the SHAPE-THE-LIGHT project.

This session focuses on integrating sustainability principles into the design of (artistic) lighting products. Participants will explore how to apply Ecodesign regulations to support circular business models in alignment with the European Green Deal and the New European Bauhaus initiatives.

Programme:

Masterclass ‘Sustainability of artistic lighting products’ by Teresa Selvaggio (LightingEurope)

Current and future Ecodesign and Labelling rules for lighting – a focus on circularity

Sustainability-related legislative files impacting the lighting industry

Interactive showcasing by Greet Verhoeven (Etap Lighting International)

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