Society of Light and Lighting (SLL)

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The Society of Light and Lighting (SLL) welcomes all who are interested in any aspect of light, lighting, and its applications.

With over 3300 members globally, the Society of Light and Lighting (SLL) is recognised as an authority on lighting and welcomes all who are interested in any aspect of the world of light, lighting, and its design or application. Lighting designers, consulting engineers, researchers, students, academics, manufacturers, sales staff and many more all contribute to and are members of the SLL.

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If you would like to contact SLL regarding membership, publications, or events, or you are interested in the opportunity of joining one of the SLL committees please email SLL.

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Our people including Area Reps, Committees, Council, Executive Board and our History.

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Benefits of SLL membership, how to join or upgrade your existing membership.

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What's Happening

Latest SLL news and upcoming events, webinars and seminars.

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Get Involved

How to volunteer and support the SLL as individuals or as a business.

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Knowledge & Resources

Lighting Guides, Light Lines magazine, past Webinars, Fact Files and the Lighting Research & Technology (LR&T) Journal.

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Learning & Development

How to develop your career, available lighting courses and related training.

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Latest SLL News

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Article category: News
Published on: 18 May 26

Society of Light and Lighting AGM, Awards and Presidential Address 2026

At the Society of Light and Lighting AGM, Awards and Presidential Address held on the 14th May at the new CIBSE Offices, the lighting community came together to congratulate and support Carolina Florian as the new SLL President.

Article category: News
Published on: 03 Mar 26

New lighting factfile published on thermoplastic diffusers and fire safety by Society of Light and Lighting

Lighting Factfile LF12 (2026) provides updated guidance on the use of thermoplastic lighting diffusers in relation to fire safety regulations across the UK. Produced by the CIBSE Society of Light and Lighting, the free publication clarifies regulatory requirements and their implications for luminaire specification and compliance.