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IEEE Sustainable Smart Lighting World Conference
Lighting science, smart systems, and design in Athens.
LS 2026 Athens brings together research, design practice, education, industry, and policy across the international lighting community.
All accepted papers will be indexed in Scopus and IEEE Xplore. Furthermore, selected papers will be considered for publication in special issues of journals, subject to a new review process.
Conference Format
IEEE Sustainable Smart Lighting World Conference
Peer-reviewed abstract sessions, selected landmark papers, workshops, round tables, Career Day "Lighting Futures", and an exhibition area.
Registration Opens
Registration and payment open on 5 September 2026.
Submission deadline16 Nov 2026
International Student Competition
Lights On!
Rethinking the Smart Lighting Object
Design an innovative indoor or outdoor smart luminaire and present your idea at LS2026 Athens. Two IEEE First Prizes of €500 will be awarded.
Undergraduate & postgraduate studentsIndoor & outdoor categories
Topics
Conference topics
01
Technology
Lighting Technology and Innovation
Advanced sources, systems, devices, and innovation pathways across contemporary lighting practice.
02
Sustainability
Sustainability and Energy Efficiency
Energy performance, retrofit strategy, lifecycle impact, and responsible use of resources.
03
Human factors
Human-Centric Lighting, Health, and Psychology
Visual comfort, wellbeing, health sciences, perception, and behavioural responses to light.
04
Design
Architectural, Urban, and Heritage Lighting
Lighting design for buildings, public space, archaeology, and cultural heritage environments.
05
Smart systems
AI, Smart Buildings, and Lighting Control
Artificial intelligence, connected control systems, smart cities, and adaptive lighting infrastructure.
06
Standards and practice
Measurement, Standards, Education, and Practice
Metrology, regulation, pedagogy, professional methods, and the relation between research and implementation.
Committee
Committee leadership
Chairman
Georges ZISSIS
Universite de Toulouse · France
Honorary Chairman
Robin DEVONSHIRE
University of Sheffield · United Kingdom
Secretary
Stuart MUCKLEJOHN
Consultant · United Kingdom
Key Timeline
Important dates
Next Milestone
15 September 2026
Abstract submission deadlineDeadline for abstract submission.
Special Sessions and Workshops
15 June 2026
Deadline for workshop and special session proposals.
Registration and Payment Open
5 September 2026
Registration platform opens for all attendance categories.
Acceptance Notification
10 October 2026
Abstract decisions are released and the full-paper workflow opens.
Conference Opening
2 December 2026
Opening of LS 2026 Athens at the War Museum of Athens.
Organizers and Partners
Organizers and supporting partners
IEEE
International Coordination
IEEE
IEEE
International Coordination
IEEE Smart Lighting
IEEE
International Coordination
IEEE Smart Cities
IEEE
International Coordination
IEEE Future Directions
CIE
International Coordination
International Commission on Illumination (CIE)
NTUA
Host Institution
National Technical University of Athens
ICCS
Host Institution
Institute of Communication and Computer Systems
HOU
Host Institution