Kamiel Spoelstra, Researcher at Netherlands Institute of Ecology NIOO-KNAW

Dr. Ir. Kamiel Spoelstra offers an ecological perspective on urban lighting. He is a research authority on how human activity, specifically lighting, influences presence and activity of species.

Craig Morrison, Light artist and Board Member International Light Festivals Organisation

Craig Morrison brings the perspective of the artist. He is active internationally as light artist, driven by social impact and sustainability.

Petra Hulst, Manager Lighting Design Signify

Petra Hulst represents the perspective from industry and sustainable lighting design. She is urban lighting designer, with experience ranging from architectural lighting to urban masterplanning.

Luc Schlangen, Senior researcher TU/e Intelligent Lighting Institute and Human Technology Interaction Group

Dr. Luc Schlangen represents the health perspective on light. He is a research authority on visual and non-visual responses to light and lighting.

Ellen de Vries, Het Lux Lab

Designers Ellen de Vries and Philip Ross integrate research into the future of urban lighting in their practice. They shaped the program of this event and created a special light play to supports the search for new synergies through light. Ellen presents the GlowLab ‘Cathedral of Light’.

Philip Ross, Studio Philip Ross

Ronald Ramakers, director GLOW

We don't know the answers. When we start a process new questions come. Our question is what is the impact of light and how does that relate to a festival?

Xavier Boot - Pianist

The style of piano master and composer XA4 is hard to define. That is because it is unique in it's kind. Acoustic piano is mixed with electronic extensions and soundscapes created with recorded samples from his old Bechstein grand piano.

Ralf van Lieshout - Moderator

As a communication strategist, I know better than anyone that effective communication does not start with the sender, but with the receiver.