The Middle East Smart Lighting & Energy Summit 2014 will attract in the region of 350 senior decision makers from across the Middle East region.

• Government & Municipalities – Planning, Development, Public Realm
• Regulators & Standards Authorities – Energy Efficiency
• Lighting Designers & Architects
• Engineers, Urban Planners & Property Developers
• Facility Management Companies
• Environment & Sustainability Consultants
• Lighting Technology & Solution Providers

Delivered through a combination of keynote presentations, case studies, panel discussions and roundtable sessions the Middle East Smart Lighting & Energy Summit 2014 will cover the following areas:

• Sustainable lighting design and quality installations
• Energy efficient street lighting, public realm and outdoor lighting applications
• Lighting standards, certification and regulations updates
• Trends in LED’s, smart lighting controls and solar lighting
• Upcoming lighting projects and strategies by local municipalities and developers
• International lighting project showcases - the success stories and lessons learnt
• New smart lighting technologies and innovative product design

• LEARN first-hand about the major projects being undertaken by municipalities and developers in the Middle East region
• GAIN a better understanding of lighting standards and regulations impacting the sector
• NETWORK with the ‘who’s who’ of the local industry and special international guests
• DISCOVER cutting-edge lighting solutions at the comprehensive exhibition
• ACCESS the most up-to-date industry information through presentations, roundtables and panel discussions by lighting experts and government decision-makers

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