The tenth Showlight quadrennial, the full speaker programme of which was
announced last month, takes place in just three months (20-23 May) at the Palazzo
dei Congressi in Florence, Italy. It is with delight we report that all exhibitor spaces
have sold out – we even managed to squeeze in a few more due to popular demand!
The latest exhibitors to be welcomed on board are AED, Elation Professional BV,
PRG, SGM and Music & Lights.

Showlight’s exhibition is held in the foyer that encircles the auditorium of the Villa
Vittoria in the Palazzo dei Congressi. All companies are allocated the same size
shell scheme to ensure everyone is on an even footing, regardless of the size of the
company! Uniquely, the exhibition closes while the papers sessions are in progress,
so the exhibitors can also listen to the presentations and enjoy full participation in
the conference. Delegates will be able to chat to manufacturers during the morning
and afternoon coffee breaks and lunchtimes when the exhibition is open.

Each exhibitor sponsors a lighting student for the duration of the show to give them
a valuable opportunity to network with industry professionals in return for help (and
experience) on the stand.

Most exhibitors host company dinners on the Sunday evening, so every Showlight
delegate will be taken to one of Florence’s many excellent restaurants in good
company! Delegates can choose which company they dine with, and a restaurant
will often host several company dinners so there is plenty more opportunity for
networking.

Showlight’s conference programme traditionally includes a panel discussion, and
this year is no exception as renowned TV lighting designer, Bernie Davies, chairs a
panel that focuses on the subject of Programming. Programmers Stuart Porter, Brad
Schiller and Ross Williams will explore the changing role they fill and how they fit
within the lighting structure. They will look at how this vital role varies in different
genres of lighting, how they got to where they are, and where they think things will
go in the future.

More details can be found at http://www.showlight.org/