Lighting Industry Association (The LIA)

Tickets are now live for next year's AGM and Annual Lunch! 🎉 Exclusively hosted for our valued members and their guests, this event presents a unique opportunity for our members to gather and engage in discussions about the industry’s hot topics 🔥 Following the discussions, there will be an incredible chance to network with fellow industry colleagues at our renowned Annual Lunch. It’s said to be our members firm favourite in our events calendar! 🗓️ Thursday 26th June 2025 📍 Drapers Hall, Throgmorton Avenue, London, EC2N 2DQ Networking follows in the Phoenix, 25 Throgmorton Street, Whitechapel, Greater London, United Kingdom, EC2N 2AN. Book your place here today - https://lnkd.in/eqC9K5EC 🔗 #AGM #AnnualLunch #Members #Networking #LightingIndustry 

Come and see us at LiGHT 24! The UK's only dedicated exhibition for lighting specification 💡 Join us in the Associations Lounge over the two days to discuss our services and the benefits of becoming a member of The LIA. 📅 20th - 21st November 📍 Business Design Centre Make sure you’ve registered to attend here - https://lnkd.in/dYrWfQ6c 🔗 LiGHT Expo London #LiGHT24 #LightingIndustry #Associations #Exhibition #LightingSpecification 

We’ve had a great day at the CIBSE Build2Perform event today 🌟 Our Marketing Manager, Meg H. and Technical Operations Manager, Dan Griffiths attended, with one highlight of the day being a fascinating talk by Dan on "TM66- Creating a Circular Economy in the Lighting Industry" ♻ Dan discussed the importance of sustainable practices in the lighting sector and highlighted our Assured Product Verification Scheme - a key step towards improving product lifecycle management and reducing environmental impact. Thank you to everyone who joined the discussion 💙 #Build2Perform #LightingIndustry #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #TM66

Illuminating Success - A Q&A with Matt Burton, Managing Director of Aurora Lighting 💡 As part of our talent blog series, we spoke with Matt about his career journey, leadership approach, and advice for those starting out in the lighting industry. Matt shared some great insights including: 🔹 Starting in Lighting – Matt’s journey began by chance with a part-time job in a warehouse, which led to an apprenticeship and a passion for the industry. "If you have the will, you can learn the skill." 🔹 Why Lighting? The sector offers diverse opportunities, with the chance to directly impact how spaces look and feel. 🔹 Advice for Newcomers – Build connections, stay curious, and always be learning. "Be honest, be kind, and keep improving." 🔹 Leadership & Growth – For Matt, leadership is about unlocking potential and embracing continuous improvement, with small steps adding up to big results. 🔹 The Future of Lighting – Sustainability and smart tech are the future, with innovation and regulatory changes driving the sector forward. Read the full Q&A with Matt on our website - https://lnkd.in/eTzNGbKm 🔗 #LightingIndustry #Leadership #Sustainability #CareerAdvice #Growth

In the Press 🗞 We were excited to partner with this year’s Smart Buildings Show, an event that aligns with our commitment to shaping the future of smart, sustainable built environments 🌱 The rapid evolution of technology, coupled with growing demands for sustainability and wellbeing in the workplace, means lighting systems must do more than just illuminate – they must enhance the functionality and efficiency of entire buildings. This partnership provides a platform to highlight the crucial role human-centric lighting (HCL) and advanced controls play in today’s smart buildings, and how our members are leading these innovations.💡 Ayça Donaghy Dr Shelley James - The Light Lady Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gebDSisD #SmartBuildingsShow #LightingIndustry #Training #Safety #SustainableBuildings

Tech Talks @ 2 🗣 Join us this afternoon at 2.00 PM for an insightful session that dives into "What Does the Photometry of a Dark Sky Registered Product Look Like?" 🌟 Jack Adams, our Laboratory Manager will be exploring the key characteristics of photometry in Dark Sky compliant products, and how they help reduce light pollution while preserving the beauty of the night sky. Register to attend here - https://lnkd.in/eRqBhtjn 🔗 #TechTalks #DarkSky #LightPollution #LightingDesign #LightingIndustry

This Remembrance Sunday, we pause to honour and reflect on the incredible sacrifices made by members of the armed forces, both past and present. Lest we forget. #RemembranceSunday #LestWeForget #HonorAndRemember

Navigating the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) 🔍   The use of certain hazardous substances - like lead and mercury - in electrical products is strictly regulated in both the UK and EU. Products must adhere to prescribed trace levels unless specific exemptions apply. This is essential for anyone in the lighting and electronics sectors, as non-compliance can lead to costly setbacks, product recalls and even sanctions. ⚠️   ✅ UK - The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012 UK SI 2012 No. 3032 ✅ EU - Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive 2011/65/EU + 2015/863   Testing for restricted substances can be expensive, so obtaining conformity information from suppliers is usually the preferred route. However, upcycled and repurposed products add complexity, as they may have been produced before RoHS regulations took effect or were intended for non-RoHS applications.   📄 Want to ensure compliance with RoHS and more? Our Introduction to Technical Files course will guide you through the processes needed to demonstrate conformity, protect your brand, and stay competitive: https://lnkd.in/eXqVtEHQ   #RoHS #Compliance #LightingIndustry #TechnicalFiles #Sustainability #LIA #ElectricalSafety

And that's a wrap! 🎉   The TC34 plenary meeting has now been completed, agreeing and planning the work for the TC34 for the next 2 years. Several convenors were re-confirmed for a further 3-year period and new appointments of project leaders were confirmed 💡   The only task left is the AG1 advisory group who will set the schedule of the IEC face-to-face meetings for the next couple of years to allow National Committees and National Experts time to plan their travel.   Overall, the meetings have been very useful and a lot of progress has been made. On top of that we also had clarification during the meetings that Edition 10 of IEC60598-1 was published! We now eagerly await the EN and BS EN versions! Well done to Stuart Burns and Caroline Johnson for their hard work and input over the last few weeks 💙 Look out for the LIA members only IEC Status report upon our return to the UK for more details of the work that has been done - https://lnkd.in/e8ecSe2z #Luminaires #LuminaireBible #LightingIndustry #Committee #IEC

Don't miss Dan Griffiths at Light2Perform 🚨 Join us next week on Wednesday the 13th of November from 10:10 – 10:40 AM as Dan Griffiths, our Technical Operations Manager, takes the stage at CIBSE and SLL - Society of Light and Lighting's Light2Perform! Dan’s talk is set to cover: 🔹 TM66 Assured Overview - Where Dan will take an in-depth look at TM66 Assured, sharing its goals and how it’s helping to shape a more sustainable future for the lighting industry. 🔸 Current Status - Get the latest update on the scheme’s growth, its increasing participation, and the positive impact it’s having on the sector. 🔹 Manufacturer Case Study - Dan will also showcase a real-world case study, demonstrating how manufacturers are implementing sustainable practices through the TM66 Assured initiative. 🔸 Future Outlook - Looking ahead, discover what’s next for TM66 Assured and its crucial role in building a greener, more sustainable lighting industry. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the leaders in the field. Register to attend here - https://lnkd.in/eafbVSug   #Light2Perform #TM66Assured #Sustainability #GreenLighting