International lighting event SPARC has announced a line up of experts in lighting design, education, research and architecture to speak at the event to be held 4–6 June 2013 in Sydney.

SPARC 2013 features a seminar program alongside an exhibition of global developments and future directions in lighting. 

The event held during Vivid Sydney at the Overseas Passenger Terminal, Circular Quay with displays starting with the Opening Ceremony on the 4 June. The displays are open throughout Wednesday 5 June in conjunction with keynote presentations, conference sessions and educational seminars.

The displays are again open during Thursday 6 June, before the closing Gala Dinner that evening.

SPARC CEO Bryan Douglas said:

"Australia is proud to again host SPARC, a premier lighting event on the world stage for sectors including design, lighting design, industrial design, engineering, architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, building and project management, facility management, and major end users of architectural, retail and commercial lighting."

"Thousands of participants will experience the latest in lighting technology through world class lighting exhibitions by local and international companies. The networking opportunities also include the spectacular Opening Ceremony and closing Gala Dinner at Sydney’s Town Hall," he said.

Speakers include:

Motoko Ishii lighting designer from Japan, whose activities cover a wide range of lighting works, from urban lighting to light objects and light performances. Main works include Tokyo Tower, Rainbow Bridge, Himeji Castle and Shanghai World Financial Center. She will discuss the path of, and influences on, lighting design and future developments in the field, including the evolving advances in optical technology.

Dr Wendy Davis, associate professor in the faculty of architecture, design and planning at the University of Sydney and director of the Illumination Design postgraduate program at the University of Sydney, Dr Davis is a Vision Scientist who actively researches topics related to lighting and colour, with a particular interest in the quality and desirability of emerging and next-generation energy efficient lighting technologies.

Tim Greer, director at Tonkin Zulaikha Greer Architects, whose extensive experience encompasses theatre design, retail, acoustic control, restaurants, housing, industrial design and institutional building. Recent multi-award winning projects include Carriageworks at Eveleigh: Contemporary Performing Arts Centre; Scots Church Redevelopment Apartment Building known as ‘Portico’; The Paddington Reservoir Gardens and The Glasshouse Arts Conference and Entertainment Centre.

Paul Beale, owner of Electrolight, a niche lighting design consultancy based in Melbourne. Electrolight specialises in the architectural lighting design market, which requires strong creative and technical design competencies. Mr Beale’s project experience includes Webb Bridge Melbourne; Fusionpolis, Singapore; Heide Gallery, Melbourne; Melbourne Theatre Company; Melbourne Recital Centre; and Qatar National Bank, Doha
Architect and lighting designer, Emanuel Clair of Light Cibles, an independent lighting design consultancy globally recognised for its technical expertise, rich experience and creative solutions. Light Cibles strives for innovative solutions that are balanced with practical thinking about maintenance, durability and investment. Mr Clair leads four Light Cibles agencies: Paris, Madrid, Singapore and Tianjin.

John Johnson, owner of the UK-based lighting consultancy, Lightwaves, which specialises in the design and installation of lighting for museums and galleries, both temporary exhibitions and permanent displays. Lightwaves works globally, aiming to achieving a balance between preservation of the artworks and the visual impact for the viewing public, as well as reducing power consumption wherever possible and introducing new technology in lamps and light sources as appropriate.