Welcome to BHA School of Lighting’s “Enlightened Community”. Our series of industry accredited live webinars have been developed to share lighting industry knowledge with build environment professionals which cover a vast range of interesting topics from the world of lighting.
After each webinar attendees will receive access to a live recording of the webinar & a Certificate of Attendance which can be used to claim your CPD credits from your professional organisation.
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Enlightened Community Webinar Schedule presented live on the ClickMeeting Platform
26 June 2025: Lighting for Tomorrow presented by David Gilbey (London, United Kingdom)
24 July 2025: The growing role of controls & what it means for lighting professionals presented by Henk Rotman (Johannesburg, South Africa) – This event is sponsored by Tridonic
More 2025 webinar dates and topics to be announced soon…
Cost: Free of Charge
Date: 26 June 2025
Time: 5:45pm for 6pm – 7pm CAT/CET
Presenter: David Gilbey, Creative Lighting Director at D-Lighting (London, United Kingdom)
About: “Lighting for Tomorrow” – presented by our dear friend and renowned international lighting designer, David Gilbey.
“The present moment used to be yesterday’s unimaginable future. Obvious when you think about it, but where we are heading with the understanding we have of lighting needs today and the technology available, the future should be more pre-dictable.”, states David Gilbey.
This presentation is David’s view on a considered and responsible future of lighting. It looks at the role of artificial intelligence in design and touches on a world of augmented reality, but it also looks at emotional, psychological and health benefits of good lighting.
David will also delve into how we can use modern lighting technologies to respect our past, our culture, by using light as a communication tool and a means of story-telling. He will also focus on the importance of interactive, experiential and immer-sive exposure to light and how important light is to the environment.
With the aim of creating thought provoking holistic thinking for a better world, we are sure attendees of this event will come away inspired and with insights that will shape their own future lighting design decisions.
Presenter Bio: David Gilbey is a world class independent architectural lighting and visual designer with an impressive portfolio of prestigious global projects to his name. David is The Founder and Creative Lighting Director of d-lighting and is the former Lighting Design Director at The Diriyah Gate Development Authority in Riyadh, a development of huge Cultural and Historical importance.
As the world has become more visual, experiential and immersive, David’s theatrical background puts him in a great position to master the artistic and technical aspects of a project. He has worked on award winning developments around the world and his holistic approach to design, and his DNA is to take a story-telling approach to lighting design captures the soul of a project.
Additionally, to being a lighting designer, David is a renowned speaker on the in-ternational lighting circuit and firmly believes that established lighting designers have a responsibility to stimulate design conversations with architects and other stakeholders, as well as share their knowledge to the growing army of future light-ing talent.
David has a long and proud association with the BHA School of Lighting and is both delighted and honoured to be sharing such an insightful platform with his dear friend, Philip Hammond.
Cost: Free of Charge
Date: 24 July 2025
Time: 5:45pm for 6pm – 7pm CAT/CET
Presenter: Henk Rotman, Business Development Manager at Tridonic SA (Johannesburg, South Africa)
This event is proudly sponsored by Tridonic. A world-leading provider of lighting technology for professional applications, including office buildings, and retail outlets, hotels and restaurants, the education industry and outdoor lighting sectors. To find out more about this BHA School of Lighting event sponsor visit www.tridonic.com.
About: This presentation by Henk Rotman, promises to be an enlightening session for professionals in the lighting industry. Henk will delve into the increasing importance of controls in modern lighting applications, shedding light on the reasons behind their growing adoption and the latest advancements in this field.
Henk will explore the evolving dynamics of the lighting market, where there is a clear distinction between “lighting experts” and the emerging group of “controls experts.” While both areas require specialized knowledge, the presentation will emphasize the critical need for lighting professionals to develop at least a foundational understanding of controls. This knowledge is essential for successfully integrating controls into lighting projects, ensuring seamless functionality and optimal performance.
Attendees can expect to gain valuable insights into the intersection of lighting and controls, including practical strategies for bridging the gap between these two domains. The session will also highlight how controls can enhance energy efficiency, improve user experience, and contribute to sustainable lighting solutions.
Presenter Bio: Henk Rotman is a prominent figure in the South African lighting industry, having made significant contributions since his move from the Netherlands in 2010. With a wealth of experience in various roles, he currently serves as the Gauteng Business Development Manager for Tridonic, a leading global provider of smart and efficient lighting solutions. His leadership extends beyond his professional role, as he has been the Chairperson of the Gauteng branch of the Illumination Engineering Society of South Africa (IESSA) since 2017, fostering collaboration and innovation within the industry.
Henk’s expertise and interests lie in energy-efficient lighting, sustainability, and the exploration of new lighting technologies. He is passionate about advancing the role of lighting in green buildings, emphasizing its impact on climate change, health, and well-being. His work often highlights the importance of adopting state-of-the-art lighting solutions, such as LED technology and smart controls, to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions.
More about this event’s sponsor: Good light makes a difference. It can enhance well-being, it makes things safe, alerts us and guides us where we need to go.
But WHAT IF light could be more than just light? WHAT IF light was the backbone of intelligent buildings? With performance that’s tailored to the future? Or if it could be individually designed and implemented from start to finish. Innovative, customizable, optimizable, sustainable, and highly efficient. WHAT IF light could be an integrated, interconnected network?
Tridonic’s intelligent hardware and software creates new ways of using and experiencing light…Learn more at www.tridonic.com
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CPD Activity Accreditations
BHA School of Lighting’s Webinars are accredited by the South African Institute of Architecture (SAIA), the South African Institute of Architectural Technologists (SAIAT) & the Consulting Engineers of South Africa (CESA).
- South African Institute of Architects (SAIA) – Category 3 CPD Activity – 0.1 CPD credits per webinar (SACAP members eligible)
- South African Institute of Architectural Technologists (SAIAT) – Category 3 CPD Activity – 0.1 CPD credits per webinar
- Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) – Category 3 CPD Activity – 0.1 CPD credits per webinar (ECSA affiliate organisation)