• Fifth LightCongress Announces Panels for 2007 Symposium
• OSRAM SYLVANIA Title Sponsor of LIGHTCongress 2007
• Laurie Kerr to Give Keynote Address at LIGHTCongress 2007
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FIFTH LIGHTCONGRESS ANNOUNCES PANELS FOR 2007 SYMPOSIUM
Stellar program lineup scheduled for unique lighting forum
Poughkeepsie, NY (Jan. 15, 2007) - LIGHTCongress, the world's premier
media symposium for the lighting industry and now in its fifth year,
will feature three panels at this year's forum, announced J. Jeffrey
Johnston, LIGHTCongress founder: Designing with Light, Sustainability
and Energy Efficiency, and Daylighting and Health. The symposium is
slated for March 13 at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City.
"The panels at LIGHTCongress have always promoted lively and provocative
discussion by exploring the most current issues and trends facing the
lighting industry, and this year will be no exception," said Johnston.
"Through design innovation, environmental and energy-focused
developments, and the recognition of light's effect on health, the
lighting industry is clearly on the cusp of redefining the concept of
lighting as we know it."
"Whether you're an editor, architect, lighting designer, commercial
engineer, student or consumer, there is something for every interest
level and preference at LIGHTCongress," Johnston added.
The one-day event features three panels comprised of lighting leaders
from engineering, design, architecture and academia:
Designing with Light
Lighting is much more than a tool used to help us find our way in the
dark - it can create a mood as well as make a statement. This panel will
explore the possibilities of interior, exterior and architectural
lighting solutions as they relate to today's design industry -
incorporating products, lamps, systems and trends into the messages.
Sustainability and Energy
Lighting is a major component of the energy used in both residential and
commercial buildings. New developments that make lighting more energy
efficient, thereby reducing energy costs and promoting sustainability,
will be addressed in this panel.
Daylighting and Health
Lighting has become an integral part of the medical and scientific
communities as it increasingly simulates the natural, white light found
in nature. This panel will discuss the affect that light has on human
physiology and in enhancing daily well-being. Products and systems will
be brought into the discussion to explore the integration of natural and
artificial light - the realities, the cost, the future.
For more information on LIGHTCongress07, contact Christine Rock,
Greystone Partners, 845.223.1950 x239, or Christine@greystonepartners.net.
About LIGHTCongress
Offering a window into the lighting industry's innovations and
technological advancements, LIGHTCongress is an annual forum that brings
together world leaders in lighting, design, architecture, academia and
engineering to discuss the important trends and issues affecting the
industry in the commercial, residential and consumer sectors. For more
information, visit the LIGHTCongress Web site at www.lightcongress.com.
About Greystone Partners
Headquartered in New York's Hudson Valley region, Greystone Partners is
a leader in marketing and communications within the lighting, energy and
building industries. The agency's integrated approach to communications
includes advertising, public relations, investor relations, brand
development, traditional and Web-based marketing, and creative services.
For more information, please visit www.greystonepartners.net.
OSRAM SYLVANIA TITLE SPONSOR OF LIGHTCONGRESS 2007
Lighting leader takes center stage as corporate sponsor for industry forum
Poughkeepsie, NY (Jan. 25, 2006) – LIGHTCongress founder, J. Jeffrey Johnston, today announced OSRAM SYLVANIA will return as title sponsor of LIGHTCongress, the annual lighting technology forum, taking place on March 13, 2007 at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City.
Now in its fifth year, LIGHTCongress brings together leaders in lighting, design, architecture, academia and engineering, to discuss and debate some of the immediate issues and trends affecting the lighting industry. LIGHTCongress is open to the general public as well as the lighting trade.
“LIGHTCongress is truly unique,” Stephanie J. Anderson, OSRAM SYLVANIA corporate spokesperson, said. “This forum is an exciting opportunity for lighting industry experts to come together and explore the ways new lighting technology improves how we live and work. OSRAM SYLVANIA is honored to return as title sponsor.”
“Thanks to OSRAM SYLVANIA's continued commitment, LIGHTCongress has been able to encourage and support a vital dialogue between members of the media and the world's leaders in lighting and lighting technology,” added Johnston. “The lighting industry is clearly on the cusp of redefining the concept of lighting as we know it.”
LIGHTCongress 2007 will cover three major topics: Designing with Light, Sustainability and Energy Efficiency, and Daylighting and Health.
About LIGHTCongress
Offering a window into the lighting industry's innovations and technological advancements, LIGHTCongress is an annual forum that brings together world leaders in lighting, design, architecture, academia and engineering to discuss the important trends and issues affecting the industry in the commercial, residential and consumer sectors. For more information, visit the LIGHTCongress Web site at www.lightcongress.com.
About OSRAM SYLVANIA
OSRAM SYLVANIA is a leader in lighting solutions and specialty products that feature innovative design and energy saving technology. The company sells products for homes, businesses and vehicles primarily under the SYLVANIA brand name, and also under the OSRAM brand. Headquartered in Danvers, Mass., OSRAM SYLVANIA is the North American operation of OSRAM GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of Siemens AG. For more information, visit www.sylvania.com.
LAURIE KERR TO GIVE KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT LIGHTCONGRESS 2007
Senior Policy Advisor in the New York City Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability to Headline Lighting Industry Conference
New York, NY (Feb. 27, 2007) - Laurie Kerr, Senior Policy Advisor in the New York City Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability, will give the keynote address at LIGHTCongress 2007, the lighting industry's annual forum that brings together world leaders in lighting, design, architecture, academia and engineering to discuss the important trends and issues affecting the industry.
The keynote address by Ms. Kerr is the first presentation at LIGHTCongress, which is sponsored by SYLVANIA, the North American lighting leader. The event is slated for March 13, 2007 at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City.
"I am honored to act as keynote for LIGHTCongress 2007, the premier annual lighting symposium which brings together the industry's best and brightest to discuss the latest innovations, technological advancements and trends affecting the commercial, residential and consumer sectors," Kerr said. "This year's emphasis on energy efficiency and sustainable design is particularly timely in light of Mayor Bloomberg's PlaNYC-2030," she added.
Kerr is responsible for developing various aspects of the city's plan for 2030, PlaNYC-2030, with a particular emphasis on achieving a 30 percent reduction in global warming emissions and the greening of the city government.
Jeff Johnston, CEO of Greystone Partners, organizers of the event, commented, "We are thrilled that Laurie Kerr will lead off this year's LIGHTCongress. Her experience as an architect, as well as her leadership and expertise in the area of sustainability, make her a perfect fit for this year's symposium."
Kerr is a registered architect and a LEEDŽ accredited professional. She has 20 years experience as an architect in the private sector, 10 of which were spent managing her own firm in New York City. Much of her work has involved renovations of the city's historic building fabric, leading her to a particular interest in the relationship between existing buildings, traditional urbanism, and sustainable design. Kerr's writing on architectural issues has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, Slate, and Architectural Record.
For registration information and scheduling, visit www.lightcongress.com. Additional inquiries should be directed to Kathy Brannigan, Greystone Partners, 845.223.1950 x224, or kathy@greystonepartners.net.
About LIGHTCongress 2007
Offering a window into the lighting industry's innovations and technological advancements, LIGHTCongress is an annual forum that brings together world leaders in lighting, design, architecture, academia and engineering to discuss the important trends and issues affecting the industry in the commercial, residential and consumer sectors. For more information, visit the LIGHTCongress Web site at www.lightcongress.com.
About Greystone Partners
Headquartered in New York's Hudson Valley region, Greystone Partners is a leader in marketing and communications within the lighting, energy and building industries. The agency's integrated approach to communications includes advertising, public relations, investor relations, brand development, traditional and Web-based marketing, and creative services. For more information, please visit www.greystonepartners.net.