ICEL Emergency Lighting Conference 2025: Guiding the future of emergency lighting

The ICEL Emergency Lighting Conference 2025 is set to return to Cavendish Conference Centre, London on Thursday 11th September 2025, bringing together leading experts and key stakeholders to drive progress in emergency lighting safety and compliance, where attendees will have the opportunity to engage with manufacturers, industry leaders, and key decision makers. This must-attend event will explore the latest industry advancements, regulatory updates, and best practices to reinforce building safety and create more secure environments for people to live, work, and learn in.

For the third consecutive year, Joanna Watchman, CEO of B Corp-certified agency Content Coms and Founder of Work in Mind, will facilitate the conference. Her expertise in ESG and sustainability communications has been highly praised by attendees in 2023 and 2024, ensuring another engaging and insightful event.

The conference agenda is tailored to a diverse audience, including designers, specifiers, distributors, installers, maintainers, and end-users. Key themes will include:

• Part 1 – Competency in Emergency Lighting: Where are we now?
• Part 2 – Regulatory and Standards Updates: Discussions on BS 5266 and BS 8887-221, their implications, and their impact on lighting design.
• Part 3 – Installation & Maintenance Best Practices: Expert insights on contractors and maintainers in emergency lighting.
• Part 4 – Sustainability in Emergency Lighting: A dedicated session on EPD/LCA/DPP for batteries and energy-efficient solutions.

The event will feature a keynote speaker slot, panel discussions, with a attendance from high-profile organisations such as Laing O’Rourke, MITIE, CBRE, NHS, E.ON, EDF, WSP, Transport for London, BDP, and Sainsbury’s, many of whom attended the 2023 and 2024 conference’s.

Additionally, members from leading industry bodies, including ACE, BAFE, BCA, BCO, ECA, EDA, FIA, IWFM, REF, RICS, and SLL, are invited to attend and contribute to discussions shaping the future of emergency lighting.

Attending the ICEL Emergency Lighting Conference 2025 offers a unique opportunity to stay ahead of the latest regulatory changes and compliance requirements. Delegates will gain valuable insights from industry-leading experts on enhancing emergency lighting design and maintenance while participating in thought-provoking panel discussions on competency schemes and sustainability. The event also provides a platform to connect with professionals and organisations at the forefront of innovation, fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing to drive the future of emergency lighting.

The ICEL Emergency Lighting Conference 2025 is the ultimate platform for knowledge sharing, networking, and staying ahead in an evolving industry

To register, please complete the Registration Form here.

For sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities, contact icelconference@thelia.org.uk.

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