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Celebration of the International Day of Light at the Multimedia University of Kenya.

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The Multimedia University of Kenya Optical Society will be holding a celebration of the International Day of Light (IDL) on 29th May 2026. Building on the tremendous success of their event for IDL 2025 - which drew 320 attendees, 4 companies, 7 universities, and 4 high schools - this year’s planned event will be even larger. Activities will include hands-on optics demonstrations , Internet of Things (IoT) competitions, lab tours at the National Institute of Optics and Lasers (NIOL), and industry exhibitions. Officially founded and registered in October 2023, the Multimedia University of Kenya Optical Society is anchored in Kenya’s first BSc in Applied Optics and Lasers, which was launched in 2016. In just three years, the society has grown into a recognised student chapter under Optica (since February 2024) and SPIE (since March 2025). A major highlight of IDL 2026 will be the official launch of the Women’s Chapter, a dedicated initiative to bridge gender gaps in STEM through mentor...
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Honoring individuals whose work has significantly advanced our understanding of daylight and its impact on life on Earth.

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Who will be The Daylight Award 2026 laureates? As The Daylight Award approaches its 2026 announcement, anticipation is building around the new laureates who will join a distinguished group of previous recipients in the categories of Daylight Research and Daylight in Architecture. Awarded biennially, The Daylight Award honours individuals whose work has significantly advanced our understanding of daylight and its impact on life on Earth. Previous laureates, from pioneering researchers to visionary architects, have contributed to shaping a growing, interdisciplinary dialogue that connects science, design, and the built environment. The laureates will be revealed on Saturday, 16 May 2026, marking the UNESCO International Day of Light . The official award ceremony will take place in Copenhagen on 27 May 2026 and will be livestreamed globally, offering audiences the opportunity to experience the laureates’ lectures and join the ongoing conversation on the role of daylight in our lives...
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Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
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2026 Optics Valley of China International Optoelectronic Exposition.

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  From 18 to 20 May in Wuhan, China will be held the 2026 Optics Valley of China International Optoelectronic Exposition.
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Location: Wuhan, Hubei, China
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2026 International Day of Light Celebration in Arizona.

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  On May 17th, in Tucson, Arizona, United States; The 2026 International Day of Light Celebration will be held.
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Location: Tucson, AZ, USA
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2026 Changchun International Optoelectronic Expo – Light Conference.

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  From June 12 to June 14 in Changchun, China will be held the 2026 Changchun International Optoelectronic Expo – Light Conference.
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Location: Changchun, Jilin, China
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2-daagse DIALux evo.

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  From 13-20 May 2026 in Ghent, Belgium will be held the 2-daagse DIALux evo.
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Location: Ghent, Belgium
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Lighting the Sound in Albany, Australia.

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  Running for nine nights over three weekends in March 2026, the coastline and sky of the portside city of Albany/Kinjarling in Western Australia were transformed by Lighting the Sound , a dramatic and immersive large-scale light-art installation. Designed and implemented by Finnish light artist Kari Kola together with arts and cultural organisation FORM, the work was co-designed with Menang Elders and the Albany community. Lighting the Sound embodies the Menang-first approach and principles of reconciliation central to the Albany 2026 vision. Rooted in the wisdom of the Menang (or Bloodroot) plant, from which the region’s First Nations people take their name, this initiative celebrates tens of thousands of years of unbroken connection and creates the opportunity for Menang people to tell their story. The visual language of the work drew from the bloodroot plant - its vivid pigments, earthy hues, and elemental strength. These natural colours formed the basis of the installation...
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Location: Albany WA 6330, Australia
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