Lighting the Modern Stadium

What today's lighting design consultants need in order to design for tomorrow

Attend this panel discussion with sports lighting experts to discover how sports venue design is evolving to meet new demands around performance, sustainability, flexibility, and user experience. Gain expert insights into modern lighting design priorities, common project challenges, and the latest connected lighting technologies shaping the future of sports facilities. Learn how to navigate changing requirements and make informed decisions that support long-term venue success.

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Thursday, Sep 24, 2026

4:00 PM to 5:00 PM CET

Key topics and learnings

Sports venue lighting has become about far more than achieving compliance. Today's facilities must support world-class athletic performance, evolving broadcast requirements, operational flexibility, sustainability goals, and memorable spectator experiences.

In this panel discussion, the sports lighting experts will share their perspectives on the changing demands of sports venue design. Attendees will gain practical insights into specification priorities, common project challenges, and the role of connected technologies in shaping the future of sports infrastructure.

Learning objectives:

Understand how modern sports venue requirements are influencing lighting design and specification decisions.
Recognize common specification challenges and best practices for balancing performance, flexibility, and sustainability.
Explore how connected technologies can support both lighting performance and operational efficiency.
Evaluate considerations for future-proofing sports facilities against evolving standards and user expectations.

Our panel

Mike Simpson

Global Application Lead,

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Ilya Lynov

International Key Account Manager,

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Xavier Fulbright

Senior Associate | Technical Director

ME Engineers

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With 48 years in the lighting industry, Mike began with a degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from South Bank University, specialising in lighting, before joining Philips Lighting in a variety of technical and design roles. His projects have included the illumination of Tower Bridge, St Paul’s Cathedral, and Blackpool’s Pepsi-Max roller coaster.

He served as President of the Society of Light and Lighting, CIBSE, and the Institution of Lighting Engineers, and later became Master Lightmonger and a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering. My work has included developing international lighting standards, presenting at global conferences, and promoting sustainable building design.

A seasoned business leader with 15+ years of experience specialising in scaling B2B revenue through complex consultative sales and data-driven GTM strategies. My core expertise lies in identifying new market opportunities, architecting strategic partnerships, and leading cross-functional teams to execute growth initiatives that deliver exceptional customer value and a significant competitive edge.

Xavier leads ME Engineers' UK lighting design department working primarily in sports, leisure and entertainment venues throughout the world. He has worked on prestigious projects such as Suo Fujimoto's Serpentine Gallery Pavilion 2013, Aviva Stadium, IBM's client forum in London, Harrods' Cosmetics Hall and Bridal Room, MSN's Headquarters in London, and many more. His lighting design for Addleshaw Goddard's London office earned a UK Lighting Award for the 'Best Workplace' category in 2009 and was a judge for the UK Lighting Awards 2014.

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