OISTAT Announces the International Lighting Symposium in Hong Kong September 29 - October 4, 2015

Now that the PQ is over, lighting designers are now looking forward to the International Lighting Design Symposium to be held in Hong Kong September 29- October 4, 2015. The organizers, the Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts and the Hong Kong Association of Theater Technicians and Scenographers, have just announced information about the event. In addition to Jennifer Tipton from the United States, keynote speakers will be Sha Xiaolan, the Chinese lighting designer for the Beijing Olympics who in addition to his theatrical projects is currently working on significant architectural projects; and Lee Zen Chien, the Taiwanese lighting designer for open air arena events as well as award winning theatrical production in Asia.

Other highlighted conference presentations include John A. Williams from Hong Kong talking about the Hong Kong Victoria Harbor show "Symphony of Lights," and Danish lighting designer Jasper Kongshaug talking about new color control technology for LED fixtures; and Dawn Chiang talking about lighting for Broadway. The symposium will also include attending performances and back stage tours of Hong Kong Sky 100 observation deck, Hong Kong Disneyland, and Macau production of House of Dancing Water. Visits are also planed to "The Peak" 1,800' above Hong Kong, the Tai O fishing village built on boats and stilts, and the Big Buda and Po Lin Monastery.

This symposium is organized with dual tracks, one aimed at students and one for professionals. This International gathering is an extraordinary opportunity to gain knowledge about lighting from an Asian perspective. It is very appropriate for teachers to bring interested graduate students or advanced undergraduates.

Total cost for the symposium and local travel to theater venue, Macau, and theater performances and back stage visits will be about 275 Euro, 200 Pounds Sterling or $300 US and OISTAT members will receive a 10% discount, students will receive a 30% discount. Full details and registration will be announced soon and be available at the URL below.