(Europe) – International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) is set to celebrate International Day of Light on 14 May with a multi-city, Pecha Kucha event, connecting five cities in one night.

Lighting professionals and educators from Porto, Madrid, Milan, Pula, and Athens will come together, both in person and online, for a night of sharing fast-paced storytelling and shared experiences.

Organised by the coordinators and the LIRC Ambassador of the IALD Southern Europe Chapter, alongside local volunteers and sponsors, the event embraces the Pecha Kucha format – 20 minutes and 20 seconds per slide. Exploring the theme “The 10 Worst Things That Happened to You in Lighting”, speakers will share real moments from their professional journeys – some unexpected, some humorous, all insightful – showing how even the toughest situations can spark creativity, resilience, and growth.

Thanks to the support of O/M, Varona, iGuzzini, LED Luks, and Luun, participants will join live events in person or connect online via Zoom. The event is free of charge, and early registration is encouraged, as seats are limited and assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more details and to register, visit https://bit.ly/SEU_PechaKucha