Thursday, January 29, 2026
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM CET
What’s this webinar about?
As urban environments evolve, so must the way we light them. Traditionally, city lighting has focused on optimizing illumination based on traffic flow, for example by adjusting brightness in real time to improve safety and energy efficiency.
However, the future of lighting lies in a more nuanced, contextual approach that goes beyond traffic patterns to tailor lighting to specific settings, moods, and needs by integrating environmental, social, and behavioral data.
This presentation will explore how advancements in sensors, data analytics, and AI are enabling lighting systems to become more intuitive, adaptive, and responsive. By shifting from purely functional traffic-driven solutions to context-aware lighting, cities can create more vibrant, sustainable, and user-centric environments that respond to practical requirements and enhance the urban experience.
Learning objectives:
David Denner
Highways Technology Manager,
Welsh Government (Llywodraeth Cymru)
David Orchard is an accomplished sales & marketing leader with extensive experience in driving global business growth within the smart city and IoT sectors. As Global Sales & Marketing Director at Telensa, a leading provider of smart street lighting and urban data solutions, David is responsible for spearheading sales & marketing strategies, forging key partnerships, and delivering innovative solutions to cities and municipalities worldwide. With a strong background in technology and a passion for sustainable urban development, David plays a pivotal role in advancing Telensa's mission to create smarter, more connected cities.
David Denner, based in Cardiff, GB, is currently a Highways Technology Manager at Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government. David Denner brings experience from previous roles at Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government, Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT), Institution of Lighting Professionals and Centregreat. David Denner holds a 1990 - 1992 BTEC HNC in Engineering @ The University of Glamorgan. With a robust skill set that includes Lighting, Building Services, Road, Negotiation, Highways and more. David Denner has 2 emails on RocketReach.
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