The first full draft programme overview, including all keynotes, workshops, and thematically grouped parallel sessions of the conference, is now available as a PDF.
Please note that the program remains subject to change.
At the upcoming conference, all six Scientific Divisions will convene to explore crucial topics, including the impact of the digital age and artificial intelligence on lighting, controls, and measurement. Discussions will cover the application of cone fundamentals in understanding light perception, as well as addressing health benefits and concerns such as temporally modulated light and glare sources. The conference will also evaluate virtual reality and augmented reality displays, and efforts to minimize obtrusive light and sky glow. This reflects the CIE’s commitment to global cooperation and innovation in light and lighting technologies.
The CIE Scientific Conference will take place from 7 to 9 July 2025 at the Austria Center Vienna. Each day of CIE 2025 will start with an inspiring keynote lecture. The Scientific Conference programme will feature three parallel tracks over three days, with workshops from the CIE Divisions integrated into the scientific agenda. The poster exhibition will be displayed throughout the conference, with dedicated slots in the programme. Social events and special activities for young researchers will also be offered.
The Scientific Programme is coordinated by the CIE 2025 International Scientific Programming Committee, chaired by the CIE Vice-President Technical.
Draft Overview of the Scientific Conference Programme
The table below provides an overview of the three-day conference schedule to give attendees a general idea of the event. Please note that all details are subject to change. Throughout the conference, three parallel oral presentation sessions will run simultaneously in different rooms.
In addition to the draft conference program provided below, the following events are also scheduled: (exact times will be available at a later stage):
- Conference Welcome Reception: On the evening of Sunday, July 6, 2025, at the Vienna City Hall.
- CIE 2025 Gala Dinner: On the evening of Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Wolke 19, Ares Tower.
- Networking Event for Students: On the evening of Monday, July 7, 2025, at Dschungel Café Fürstenhof, Museumsquartier.
The programme draft, including the timing of individual presentations, is scheduled to be available by the end of May or beginning of June.
Monday, July 7, 2025
| Start | End | Programme |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | 09:15 | Conference Opening |
| 09:15 | 10:15 | Keynote by Dr. Dietmar Hager The multifaceted impacts of light-pollution |
| 10:15 | 10:45 | Coffee Break |
| 10:45 | 12:25 | Parallel Sessions 1-3 |
| 12:25 | 13:25 | Lunch |
| 13:25 | 15:05 | Parallel Workshops 1-3 |
| 15:05 | 15:35 | Coffee Break |
| 15:35 | 16:20 | Parallel Presented Posters (special session with 5 min oral presentation) |
| 16:20 | 17:50 | Poster Session 1 |
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
| Start | End | Programme |
|---|---|---|
| 08:30 | 09:30 | Keynote by Prof. Stephen Westland Advances in AI for the colour industry |
| 09:30 | 10:00 | Coffee Break |
| 10:00 | 11:40 | Parallel Sessions 4-6 |
| 11:40 | 12:40 | Lunch |
| 12:40 | 14:20 | Parallel Workshops 4-6 |
| 14:20 | 14:50 | Coffee Break |
| 14:50 | 16:10 | Parallel Sessions 7-9 |
| 16:10 | 17:40 | Poster Session 2 |
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
| Start | End | Programme |
|---|---|---|
| 08:30 | 09:30 | Keynote by Prof. George C. Brainard Light and Human Health |
| 09:30 | 10:00 | Coffee Break |
| 10:00 | 11:40 | Parallel Sessions 10-12 |
| 11:40 | 12:40 | Lunch |
| 12:40 | 14:20 | Parallel Sessions 13-15 |
| 14:20 | 14:50 | Coffee Break |
| 14:50 | 16:30 | Parallel Sessions 16-18 |
| 16:30 | 16:45 | Closing |
