http://www.womeninlighting.com/

Women In Lighting, 3150 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109, North Las Vegas, NV (2026)

03/25/2026

Women in Lighting –

If you search online for “lighting designer on site”, you will mostly see men.

Let’s change that.
Construction sites ARE places for women! We have zero doubt about it.

And this belief inspired the creation of the new Women in Lighting Utility Belt, designed by formalighting, one of the amazing supporters of this project from day one.

This belt is made for real work on site, to carry your phone, notebook, light meter, and the tools you use every day.

And now, we are launching the challenge.

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📸 How to participate:
If you received your WIL Utility Belt in Frankfurt:

1️⃣ Take a photo of yourself on site wearing your belt
2️⃣ Send it by email to [email protected]
3️⃣ (Optional) Share it on social using and tag

👉 Important: only email submissions will be entered into the competition.

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🎁 What’s the prize?
All submissions will be entered into a lucky draw for a
✨ 2-night trip to Milan Design Week 2027
Generously sponsored by Formalighting

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👀 Didn’t get a belt yet?

This is just the beginning.

We will be sharing more opportunities to receive the WIL Utility Belt at upcoming events — so make sure you follow along and don’t miss the next call.

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Let’s make women visible where they already belong:
On site.

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Light Collective formalighting Archi/fos

02/03/2026

👋 Hello WIL and WIL supporters!
Get ready to celebrate International Women’s Day with us at Light+Building in Frankfurt!
We’re thrilled to announce our WIL session happening on:

📅 March 8th, 2026
🕒 14:00 – 17:00 CET
📍 Design Plaza, Messe Frankfurt

💡 Join us for an inspiring afternoon of talks from incredible women in the lighting industry, followed by a community networking session with drinks. Whether you're a designer, student, educator, manufacturer, or advocate, this space is for you. And yes, WIL male allies are warmly welcome too!

We can’t wait to connect with as many of you as possible in person and celebrate our shared passion for light, design, and inclusion. ✨

🎤 Speakers Line-up
Moderated by Sabine De Schutter, WIL Ambassador for Germany:

• 14:00 | Welcome by Sabine
• 14:10 | Sally Storey 🇬🇧
• 14:30 | Erika Baffico 🇮🇹
• 14:50 | Daphne Delbeke 🇧🇪
• 15:10 | Clara Daguin 🇫🇷
• 15:30 | Lisa Ishii 🇫🇷🇯🇵
• 16:00 | Networking & drinks 🥂

🎁 We also have something special in store: a brand-new WIL giveaway supported by formalighting !
If you already have your WIL hoody and umbrella, this is your chance to complete your set... 👀

💜 This session is proudly supported by Light + Building.

📢 Mark your calendars, spread the word, and meet us there!

Light Collective | formalighting | Archi/fos

01/13/2026

Panel moments | Light Middle East, Dubai ✨

A powerful and grounded conversation at Light Middle East offered a real insight into what it means to work as a lighting designer across the region, led by local ambassadors of the project.

Expertly moderated by Randy Reed, Editor of Designing Lighting Magazine, the discussion moved beyond theory and titles.
Each ambassador brought local projects to the table, sharing real challenges from their markets, cultural, technical, economic, and professional, and how they navigate them on the ground.

👏 Panelists
• Jinane Abi Kalil | Moonlight Architectural Squad (MASQ)
• Ayazhan Assanova — WIL Ambassador, Kazakhstan
• Alla Fillipovich — 962Light | WIL Ambassador, Jordan
• Ghada Dhwaik — GD Lighting Design & Lumino Experience | WIL Ambassador, Egypt
• Surbhi Jindal — Da Light Hub | WIL Ambassador, India

Different countries. Different realities.
Yet strikingly common themes:
– visibility and credibility
– leadership and ownership
– building practice in fast-evolving regions
– creating space for dialogue, not just delivery

What stood out most was the honesty.
No polished narratives, just lived experience, practical insight, and a strong sense of responsibility toward the next generation.

Grateful to share the room with women who don’t just represent regions, they actively shape them through projects, education, and leadership.

✨ More than visibility.
✨ More than representation.
✨ This is about sharing knowledge, naming challenges, and building stronger ecosystems — together.

01/01/2026

💎 HAPPY INSPIRING NEW YEAR, Women in Lighting Community!

💎 We wish you a year filled with creativity, confidence, and connection, a year where light continues to guide us, unite us, and spark meaningful change across the globe. ✨

💎 Thank you for being part of this powerful network! Your energy, presence, and support keep the WIL spirit alive and growing all across the globe.

Here’s to everything we’ll discover, build, and celebrate together in 2026!
Let’s make it another brilliant year. 💫

📢 Stay tuned for exciting new meetups, collaborations, and inspiring stories from across our global community! Next in-person meeting point in Frankfurt to celebrate the international women's Day together!

Light Collective | formalighting | Ayrton | Archi/fos

12/09/2025

“The ever-changing role of the lighting designer” was a fabulous panel discussion played before a near full house on the main stage at the LDI Show.

The panelist’s had a great dynamic - interacting with each other, with the amazing moderator Sharon Huizinga and with the audience.

Super inspiring thoughts, great advice and amazing role models for young women entering the profession who are wondering which roles would suit their skills and interests.

Thank you for standing up and being visible - Sharon Huizinga, Aria Hailey, Jessica Creager and Naomi S. Gold.

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Thank you to , , , and for supporting the Women In Entertainment Lighting project created by .

Great to see so many friendly faces at the Rosa Stunde drinks with .schnack.systems on the booth straight after the panel.

12/05/2025

✨ W I N N E R A N N O U N C E M E N T ✨
You’ve been voting over the last three days on LinkedIn, and today, we’re thrilled to announce the winner of this year’s competition! ☂️💡

This year, lighting designers and WIL supporters collected their umbrellas at and took to the streets of the UK to create imaginative, light-filled photos.

After reviewing all entries and narrowing down the shortlist, you have chosen the winner of the trip to IALD Enlighten Europe 2026 in Paris, including 2 nights’ accommodation and return travel from any European city…

🥁 Congratulations to…
🏆 Dorit Bagehorn! 🏆

Your submission stood out for its warmth, storytelling and creative spirit, and we especially loved your note:
“Now this was a fun little project! Special thanks for my (not so little) model and assistant, who was 12 yesterday — you’re my ⭐!”
A beautiful reminder of how lighting connects us with the people around us.

Huge well-done also to .bondarchuk and , who made it to the final shortlist, and thank you to everyone who participated this year. Your creativity truly lit up London. 🌂💛

We can’t wait to celebrate with you in Paris, Dorit, we’ll be in touch regarding travel arrangements! ✈️🇫🇷

In collaboration:
Women In Lighting | formalighting | Light Collective | Archi/fos

12/03/2025

🎤✨ WIL Entertainment Sessions 2025, What a Day!

For the fourth year in a row, we gathered at the HQ in Paris on November 25th for the annual Women in Entertainment Lighting Sessions, and what a truly inspiring day it was!

💡This year’s programme brought together an extraordinary lineup of female voices across lighting disciplines, from architecture to art and technology, live events, concerts, and even theme parks!

✨ Racheal Flint (Michael Grubb Studio, UK) opened the day with a journey through her latest architectural lighting projects.

✨ Anouk Wipprecht (NL) mesmerised us with her visionary work in wearable tech and light-based fashion.

✨ Tracey Eck (FR) gave us a rare glimpse into her 33-year career with Disney Imagineering, sharing lessons from the magical world of entertainment parks.

✨ Sooner Routhier (US) closed the programme with an honest and powerful talk on how she carved her path into concert lighting and production design.

💬 Each talk was followed by a Q&A session, sparking meaningful conversations and powerful connections across borders and disciplines.

🔦 A huge thank you to for hosting us once again and offering a behind-the-scenes demo of their latest lighting innovations. And of course, to our brilliant hosts, Sharon & Martin from , from Topstage Sweden, and Briony from Ayrton — for bringing the day to life with energy, insight and care.

Until next year 💛

12/01/2025

📢 Voting is now OPEN for the competition!
We’ve absolutely loved seeing your creativity in your submissions this year. London lit up beautifully with umbrellas, people and light! 🌂✨

And today, we’re excited to reveal the three shortlisted finalists, selected by the Women in Lighting judges for their imagination and storytelling.

In random order, the shortlisted entries are:
1️⃣ Oleksandra Bondarchuk
2️⃣ Sadie Dorchester
3️⃣ Dorit Bagehorn

A huge thank you to everyone who participated - your creativity truly brought this challenge to life. 💛

🗳️ HOW TO VOTE
This year, voting will take place exclusively on LinkedIn.�Head over to formalighting’s LinkedIn page where the poll is now live, and cast your vote for your favourite entry!
📅 The poll will run for 3 days only, so don’t miss your chance to support your preferred finalist.
❗Please note: Votes or comments on any other platform will not be counted.
All voting must be done through the LinkedIn poll to ensure fairness.

🎁 THE PRIZE
The winner will receive a trip to IALD Enlighten Europe 2026 in Paris, including 2 nights’ accommodation and return travel from any European city! ✈️🇫🇷
We can’t wait to see which creative submission you choose! 🌂💡
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In collaboration: Women In Lighting | formalighting | Light Collective | Archi/fos

11/25/2025

Getting ready for the start of the Women In Entertainment Lighting Sessions with , , and at the headquarters

It’s going to be amazing.

11/12/2025

🍻 Let’s meet after LiGHT25! ✨

Calling all and WIL supporters joining next week — it’s time to unwind, connect, and celebrate another inspiring event together! 💡💬

Join us for casual drinks and networking
🗓️ Thursday, 20 November 2025
🕔 From 5pm onwards
📍 Two More Beers, 59 Upper Street — just 1 minute walk from the BDC!

A big thank-you to our long-term partner for supporting this get-together 🤍

Come as you are, bring a friend, and let’s toast to creativity, collaboration and the amazing WIL community. We can’t wait to see you there! 🌟

Collective /fos

11/03/2025

👋 Hello Women in Lighting community and WIL supporters!
Are you based in London or travelling this November for ?
We’ve got something very special waiting for you! 🌂✨

On 19–20 November, at the Business Design Centre, Islington,
, in collaboration with , will be holding the competition.

In 2024, our challenge saw Andra Munro win a trip to Euroluce, and this year, we’re back with something new and striking: the Women in Lighting × Formalighting umbrellas! ☂️💡

📍 Collect your exclusive umbrella from at LiGHT25.
But first, submit your umbrella request!
You’ll receive a confirmation email with all the details on how and when to collect.

Once again the most creative submission will receive a special prize!

🎁 The prize: a trip to IALD Enlighten Europe 2026, including 2 nights’ accommodation and return travel from any European city! ✈️

🌂 HOW TO JOIN:
Step 1️⃣ – Complete the umbrella request form by Tuesday 12 November [ Find the link here: https://forms.office.com/e/dHGmfaRDvd]
Step 2️⃣ – Collect your umbrella on 19 or 20 November at LiGHT25.
Step 3️⃣ – Take a creative photo and post it by Tuesday 26 November, 23:59 GMT.
📍 The photo must be taken in the UK
💡 Feature light – natural or artificial
👥 Include a human element
🌂 Show the umbrella clearly
Tag us and use 👉
🔗 Tagging: Instagram/Facebook → / LinkedIn →
📸 Instagram Tip: Stories disappear after 24 hours! To ensure your submission is seen, please screenshot and send it via DM to .

✨ Let’s fill London’s rainy streets with creativity and light!

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