June 1-2: SSLNet hosts Integrative Lighting Conference and Workshops

May 23, 2018

Hosted by the University of Toronto’s Smart Sustainable Lighting Network (SSLNet) on June 1 and 2, “Integrative Lighting” will feature talks by industry and academic leaders, two half-day workshops, and an industry showcase to exhibit the latest products and services.

The conference’s featured speakers will discuss recent advances in LED chips and modules, power and control electronics, smart lighting and the Internet of Things, and horticultural lighting. The two half-day workshops will discuss

safety and product performance certification of LED products
lighting for an aging society (in partnership with ISO and CIE)

Find out more: www.sslnet.ca/events/conf2018/.

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