Signify Academy: Light that connects [podcasts]

A Signify Academy webinar recording, presented by Arianna Ghezzi Associate, Lighting Design International .  Learn to understand and apply a human-centred approach to lighting design that prioritises human wellbeing over architecture-driven solutions and how to develop holistic lighting strategies that enhance user experience, support healthy environments, and positively influence behaviour and sp...

Discover how Signify is leading the way in sustainable lighting! In our latest "Light That Connects" podcast, Jonathan Weinert talks with Thomas Marinelli about the new Signify Circle program and its role in driving circularity, resource efficiency, and a brighter, better world by 2030. Learn how "use less, use longer, use again" is shaping the future of lighting. Listen now and get inspired to jo...

A Signify Academy webinar recording, presented by Joshua Welch Senior Lighting Designer, Hoare Lea . Light is undervalued not because it lacks impact, but because we’ve failed to explain it. This webinar shows you how to change that, and turn insight into opportunity. Why “light is light” is a costly misconception When light gets reduced to numbers, specs, and minimum standards, its value disappea...

Signify launches Brighter Lives, Better World 2030: improving lives, saving energy, preserving resources. Listen to Maurice Loosschilder (Head of Sustainability at Signify and learn more Signify’s new corporate sustainability program promotes energy efficiency, emissions reduction and the circular economy through innovation and customer value. Signify Switch and Signify Circle initiatives will sup...

In our latest podcast, we explore how smart street lighting controls are transforming urban infrastructure—improving energy efficiency, reducing operational costs, and creating safer, more sustainable communities. From adaptive dimming and remote monitoring to data-driven decision-making, smart lighting is no longer just about illumination—it's becoming the backbone of connected cities. 🎙️ In this...

The City of Oulu , in collaboration with Signify , partnered on an innovative experiment on Saaristokatu, a busy downtown street in the City of Oulu (Finland). This project aimed to enhance traffic safety by automatically increasing street lighting brightness when emergency vehicles approach an intersection, particularly during dusk.  The initiative leverages advanced wireless lighting control sys...

What are the main reasons that consumers are looking for connected lighting at home, or to put it the other way round, what does connected home lighting offer consumers that conventional lighting does not and how does connected lighting play into the smart home ecosystem?  Learn more about the connected consumer. 

In today’s episode, we’ll talk about the present moment in LED and connected LED lighting, and take a little peek into what may be coming in the near future. Joining us is Neil Gamble, Director of Sales at Architainment Lighting, the pioneering architectural and decorative lighting company headquartered in High Wycombe, England. Architainment 

The EU’s revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) , adopted in 2024, is accelerating digital system and energy efficiency upgrades across Europe’s commercial building stock. The EPBD is driving change not just for the largest facilities, but for smaller offices, warehouses, and retail spaces as well. More on EPBD 

LightingEurope very recently published a position paper on artificial light at night.   Artificial lighting is a vital part of life and well-designed installations using quality products and control systems are fundamental to providing the right environment be it for transportation, work, play, leisure, sport or other activities. Good lighting facilitates these activities and through it a sense of...

Packaging made responsibly Every year, over 2 billion tonnes of waste are produced, and 8 million tonnes of plastic makes its way into our world’s oceans. We see a different way. That’s why packaging has been one of our sustainable focal areas since the 1990s, and why we’ve had a packaging policy in place since 2013. Our goal is to maximize recyclability while minimizing the environmental impact o...

A few questions we will discuss: W hy are you still busy with  office lighting, will work be done by GEN-AI agents, isn't it they don't need offices! What is the future of digital lighting, a language as an interface between data and compute. What is EPBD all about? More on EPBD Interact office Interact Pro Podcast episode 

Since its introduction in 2019, the EU Green Deal has encountered obstacle after obstacle, from a pandemic to armed conflict to the AI boom. Yet it remains the EU's "man on the moon" ambition, and switching to #connectedLEDlighting remains one the of quickest ways to make progress. #Signify expert Mario Giordano explains at #LightThatConnects  Green Switch Climate Transition Plan Renovation Revolu...

In this podcast series, we’ve been talking about the many different technical aspects of connected lighting, how and where it can be applied, and the benefits to people, businesses and the planet, mostly from a manufacturer’s or provider’s perspective. What is the perspective of a market leader? What are the main challenges and opportunities customers are facing today? What do you tell customers w...

Uniquely yours, for all your lighting needs and beyond   The Custom Dashboard lets you tailor your smart lighting solutions – and your dashboard itself – to your unique needs. It gives you precision control over your lighting and energy, whether you’re managing a building, street, highway, or city. An update on the existing dashboard, the Custom Dashboard is integrated with a range of additional b...

BrightSites is an innovative broadband-enabled lighting solution developed by Signify, transforming existing street lighting infrastructure into a high-speed connectivity network. By replacing existing luminaires with LED broadband-enabled ones, cities can provide gigabit-speed internet access via streetlights—without requiring extensive fiber trenching.  Listen and learn more. The Bright Sites we...

Thomas Barber joins us today to talk about what Color Kinetics is and how Color Kinetics dynamic LED luminaires can participate in connected systems. What does a pure Color Kinetics connected system look like? How do Color Kinetics luminaires and controls participate in Interact connected lighting systems, and what changes or advancements have been made to Color Kinetics products as a result? Colo...

What does the global tunnel lighting situation look like today and what are the main challenges and opportunities? What are some of the specific problems related to lighting tunnels that proper lighting controls can solve? More on Interact

Joining us for the Light that connects podcast series today is Daniel Walker, Global Product Manager for Philips Dynalite. Daniel joins us today to talk about the Dynalite lighting controls and the value they bring to different business segments, and how Dynalite fits into the range of connected lighting solutions offered by Signify. Contact us in case you want to know more Visit us on our Dynalit...

In this episode of the Light that connects podcast series, I‘m happy to welcome Brian Ellsworth , Specification Sales at LINX Lighting + Controls , formerly Forman & Associates before their recent merger with Western Lighting + Controls. Brian joins us to talk about the work that Forman & Associates has done as a certified system integrator with Signify, and exciting new developments in th...

By retrofitting old street lights instead of replacing them, cities reduce carbon emissions while working toward achieving sustainability goals. Signify expert Yong Liang Eng talks about the impact of switching all street lights worldwide to LED 👉 #LightThatConnects More information Talk to our experts Tell us what you're looking for. Our experts will work with you to design the system that's rig...

Create a safer, more productive working environment for your workers with Interact connected lighting. Manage your lighting system assets, monitor performance and energy usage, and plan preventive maintenance to ensure system uptime and enhance workplace safely. Optimize stocking and order picking with detailed occupancy and activity data. Set dimming schedules to minimize lighting usage in unoccu...

Exciting innovations in lighting systems are revolutionizing the way we interact with our environment! No longer just a source of light, these systems are now enabling incredible use cases like indoor wayfinding and asset tracking. Imagine never losing your tools or getting lost in a hospital again thanks to intelligent lighting grids. The possibilities are endless! More about innovation at Signif...

Signify’s Climate Transition Plan sets out the company’s climate strategy in line with its SBTi -validated net-zero targets: Net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the entire value chain by 2040 50% reduction in absolute scope 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, compared with 2019 base year 90% reduction in absolute scope 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, compared with 2019 b...

What are the latest developments within the entertainment lighting space. How will Artificial Intelligence impact the entertainment lighting domain? Data security and cybersecurity are often top-of-mind concerns when deploying connected systems. Is this also true in the entertainment space? What kinds of security measures are in place, and what more needs to be done? Links: Vari-Lite Interact - Li...