Salone del Mobile.Milano Launches The Euroluce International Lighting Forum

BY RANDY REID

The 2025 edition of Salone del Mobile.Milano is set to introduce something groundbreaking for the lighting design community: The Euroluce International Lighting Forum.

This inaugural event promises to be a must-attend, bringing together the brightest minds in lighting design, architecture, science, and art for two days of rich discussions and innovation. I’m thrilled to share that I will be there in person to witness this exciting development for our industry.

Taking place on 10-11 April 2025 within the Euroluce exhibition space at Rho Fiera Milano, the Forum will be part of the 63rd edition of Salone del Mobile, which runs from 8-13 April 2025. The Forum marks an essential step in Euroluce’s evolution, one that began during the 2023 edition when organizers reimagined the layout to enhance the visitor experience. This year’s Forum is set to build on that success, offering a platform not just for business, but for the culture of light itself.

At the heart of the Forum is a powerful idea: Light is more than its technological function. It is emotional, philosophical, and an innovative tool for shaping human experiences. The Forum will offer attendees an immersive exploration of light's role as both an expressive and functional language, aiming to redefine future paradigms in lighting design.

A highlight of the event will be its multidisciplinary approach, bringing together creatives, designers, and industry leaders. Among the first confirmed speakers are:

• DRIFT, known for their evocative sculptures and installations blending natural and artificial structures.

• A.J. Weissbard, an internationally acclaimed lighting designer and artist.

• Marjan van Aubel, a trailblazer in sustainable solar design.

• Kaoru Mende, the renowned Japanese lighting designer celebrated for his integration of aesthetics, sustainability, and functionality in architectural and urban lighting.

The structured two-day program will focus on critical themes, including the interaction between light and architecture and light and human wellbeing—issues that are more relevant today than ever.

Maria Porro, President of Salone del Mobile, perfectly captured the spirit of the event, saying: “Light is, incontrovertibly, an increasingly integral part of our lives. The Forum reflects the DNA of the Salone del Mobile.Milano, which has always been a generator and bearer of new ideas and formats for tackling contemporary challenges.” Carlo Urbinati, President of FederlegnoArredo’s Assoluce, added: “Light not only makes things appear, it also creates atmospheres, depths, and perceptions capable of interpreting architectures and open spaces, as in a pentagram. The role of the designer is increasingly similar to that of the conductor of an orchestra.”

As I prepare for this landmark event, I’m excited to see how the Forum will advance lighting design on a global stage. Trade shows like Euroluce have always been about more than product showcases—they are where conversations spark innovation and lasting collaborations are born.

For anyone passionate about lighting, The Euroluce International Lighting Forum is one you won’t want to miss. I’ll be there to cover the event for designing lighting (dl) magazine, and I look forward to seeing many of you in Milan. ■