2,500 euroLED visitors will descend on the ICC Birmingham for 10th year

Birmingham Science Park’s 10th annual euroLED exhibition, gala dinner and conference is moving to The ICC Birmingham in June 2013, when over 2,500 visitors from 30 countries will gather to share best practice about the latest innovations in the LED (light emitting diode) and solid-state lighting industry.

Alex Shermer, Jim Kimberley and John Shermer of JSJS Designs plc at euroLED 2012

Alex Shermer, Jim Kimberley and John Shermer of JSJS Designs plc at euroLED 2012

The two day event, which will take place on 24th and 25th June, is dedicated to the science and technology of LEDs. euroLED’s technical conference will draw headline speakers from across Europe and America. As a complement to the conference, the exhibition will have over 100 stands, showcasing the biggest brands in LED lighting, alongside innovative newcomers to the market. Taking place on the first evening of the event, the gala dinner provides a further networking opportunity.

Michelle Cleaver, Birmingham Science Park’s Events Manager and Head of euroLED said: “euroLED is one of the largest LED lighting events in Europe, so it is great that we will be celebrating the 10th year in the heart of Birmingham at The ICC. With over 2,500 industry professionals from 30 countries anticipated to attend on 24th and 25th June 2013, euroLED will enable visitors to explore Birmingham, providing a boost to business tourism.”

euroLED 2013 will have a focus on components, such as drivers, PCBs, optics and heat sinks, as well as testing competences and LED lighting products for the medical and industrial sectors. The technical conference will also explore the themes of LED systems, engines and modules, thermal management, testing and standardisation.

The conference advisory board includes representatives from LUX-TSI, Toshiba, Osram, Thorn Lighting, Bridgelux, Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and Meanwell. euroLED’s media sponsor is A1 Lighting magazine.

euroLED 2012 exhibition stand

euroLED 2012 exhibition stand

Michelle Cleaver, Birmingham Science Park’s Head of euroLED said: “To fuel further debate about the unprecedented growth in the LED lighting sector, we will be holding euroLED kicker events in November and March at Birmingham Science Park, with keynote speakers who are at the forefront of innovations in the lighting and sustainability sector. These events will also enable delegates to pay a visit to our acclaimed Optical Performance Centre, which is working with some of the biggest names in LED on research, testing and accreditation, as well as supporting highly innovative start-up businesses.”

A euroLED kicker event will be held at Birmingham Science Park on Thursday 29th November 2012. Speakers include Iric Yodts, Philips Lumileds; Jared Davidson, Nichia; David Chan, LUX-TSI; Fenella Frost, Photonstar; Tom van de Bussche, Bridgelux; Jamie Fox, IMS Research and Herald Thomas, Cree.

Exhibition booking information, sponsorship and registration details are available on www.euroled.org.uk