The LIA News

The Lighting Industry Association (The LIA) is delighted to announce that our Enhance Certificate in Lighting Sales Success has been formally endorsed by the Institute of Sales Professionals (ISP), the only body worldwide recognised by government and employers as the professional standard for sales excellence.

The Lighting Industry Association (LIA) is proud to announce Ricky Nuttall as the keynote speaker for the inaugural TECH-X: Technical Excellence Conference, taking place on Wednesday 10th September 2025 at Convene, 133 Houndsditch in the City of London.

The recent Netflix documentary series, "Grenfell: Uncovered," has, quite rightly, sent ripples of concern through industries worldwide. It laid bare a chilling truth: how a series of seemingly minor oversights and failures in compliance can culminate in catastrophic consequences

As the UK transitions to a clean power future, we must look beyond energy generation and address the systems, skills, and supply chains that underpin delivery.

The Lighting Industry Association (LIA) welcomes the publication of the UK Government’s Modern Industrial Strategy and its long-term approach to driving economic growth through sector-focused planning, partnership, and investment.

Each year, key stakeholders from across the emergency lighting supply chain gather to discuss upcoming changes affecting the sector. This year, The Lighting Industry Association (The LIA), is delighted to announce that its keynote speaker headlining its 2025 programme will be Simon Weston CBE.

1st and 2nd July 2025 at the Royal College of Physicians, London

Thursday, 11th September 2025 at Cavendish Conference Centre, London

Leading lighting association, The LIA are excited to announce a range of new courses, designed to equip lighting professionals with the skills needed to move from selling individual products to mastering complex, integrated lighting solutions.

The Lighting Industry Association (LIA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ayça Donaghy, our CEO, to the Board of LightingEurope.

The LIA’s 2024 Autumn Tech Forum, held on Wednesday 23rd October at The Studio in Birmingham, was a huge success, attended and enjoyed exclusively by LIA members.

The Industry Committee for Emergency Lighting (ICEL) is thrilled to announce that the keynote speaker for the ICEL Emergency Lighting Conference 2024 is Professor Ed Galea, renowned fire safety engineering expert from the University of Greenwich, London.

The Lighting Industry Association (The LIA) stands as the UK’s largest trade association for the lighting sector, driving the industry's progress with a mission to "empower light to illuminate tomorrow." Our commitment to Connect, Support, and Represent is evident in all that we do, especially through our latest initiative: a range of behavioural development courses designed to support the next generation of transformational leaders in the lighting sector.

The ICEL Emergency Lighting Conference is taking place on Thursday 12th September, at the Cavendish Conference Centre in London, with registration from 8.30am and concluding at 6pm following a networking and drinks reception. This event has been carefully curated by ICEL to deliver insights and expertise in emergency lighting and is free to attend thanks to the generous sponsorship of our sponsors.

The LIA is excited to announce the successful launch of its newly refreshed website, which went live on 2nd July 2024. This launch marks a significant milestone in The LIA's ongoing commitment to enhancing member experience and providing key resources for continuing professional development.