IALD Celebrates Women In Lighting (WIL)’s 5th Anniversary

February 6, 2024

ILAD.WIL LDS.USLT 836
As part of the six-day events at Light + Building 2024 in Frankfurt, the IALD is honored to join Women In Lighting (WIL) in celebration of International Women’s Day and recognition of their fifth anniversary.

On 7 March, the IALD is hosting a full day of content on the Design Plaza stage in Hall 3.1 B 50, and the final session of the day from 6:00 to 7:00 PM is IALD x WIL: a fast-paced, fun, and fascinating “PechaKucha”-styled panel of eight lighting design professionals — four women, four men — who will have 20 slides and 20 seconds per slide on the topic of Inspirational Women.

The confirmed panel roster to date includes:
  • Francesca Feltrin, Associate IALD (Switzerland)
  • Cherine Saroufim, IALD (Lebanon)
  • Andrea Hartranft, FIALD (United States)
  • Carla Wilkins, IALD (Germany)
  • Philip Rafael, IALD (Germany)

(Three male designers are still being sought for this energetic and uplifting presentation; please email Sharon Stammers of Light Collective if interested.)

Drinks are to be served at the reception; both organizations are looking forward to the opportunity to join with the attending audience in celebrating International Women’s Day, the ongoing accomplishments of Women In Lighting, and the success of women in lighting design worldwide.

Read more about the WIL 5th Anniversary programming at Light + Building 2024 on their site.

More information available here

Related Article

2024 Travel Stipend Program from the ILAD Educational Trust

To promote the study of architectural lighting design, the IALD Education Trust provides a stipend for students and educators to attend educational lighting-related events, such as IALD Enlighten conferences, throughout the year.

Related Articles


Latest Articles

  • AFX Adds 3 to Sales & Quotations Teams

    AFX Adds 3 to Sales & Quotations Teams

    Lighting manufacturer AFX has hired one new regional sales manager, one internal sales manager, and a quotations specialist. Waukegan, Illinois-based AFX, Inc., has appointed Kyle Tindle as a regional sales manager. Most recently he was with Buster + Punch as western regional sales manager, where he drove sales growth and expanded market presence throughout the U.S.… Read More…

  • Ruth Gratzke Named President of Acuity Brands Lighting

    Ruth Gratzke Named President of Acuity Brands Lighting

    The former Siemens leader will take the reins at Acuity, Inc.’s Acuity Brands Lighting in September.   Atlanta-based Acuity Inc.  has appointed Ruth Gratzke as President of Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) effective September 1. She will report to Neil Ashe, Acuity CEO. Gratzke brings more than 25 years of leadership in industrial technology, smart infrastructure… Read More…