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LS 2026 Athens
2-4 December 2026Athens, Greece
Athens skyline

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.

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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.

Conference Dates2-4 Dec 2026
VenueWar Museum of Athens
Registration Opens5 Sep 2026
Abstract Format2-page A4

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 June 2026

Special Sessions and Workshops

Deadline for workshop and special session proposals.

Abstract submission deadline

31 July 2026

Deadline for abstract submission.

Registration and Payment Open

5 September 2026

Registration platform opens for all attendance categories.

Acceptance Notification

15 September 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.