International Lighting Design Forum

Light Asia
Pompeii
September 8–11, 2026

For the first time in its history, Light Asia leaves Asia. The 2026 edition arrives at one of the world's most extraordinary sites — the Archaeological Park of Pompeii.

Date
8–11 September 2026
Venue
Archaeological Park of Pompeii
Format
Forum & Workshop
Founding Sponsor
KKDC
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A Historic Moment

Light Asia
at Pompeii

Light Asia is Asia's leading platform for lighting design, architecture, and academic research — an intensive forum that brings together international designers, professors, and students. The Archaeological Park of Pompeii — a UNESCO World Heritage Site shaped by light for two millennia — becomes the setting for a dialogue about light, history, and human experience. For KKDC, bringing Light Asia to Italy, the country that has shaped our design identity most, feels like a conversation long overdue.

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Organizers
Archaeological Park of Pompeii
Light Asia NPO
Università degli Studi Federico II, Naples
Participants
5 international lighting designers
(including 1 Italian representative)
25 students — Università Federico II Naples
Venue
Archaeological Park of Pompeii, Italy
Light Asia 2019 — Shanghai, China. Lighting installation by Metis Lighting at Tongji University.

Light Asia 2019 — Shanghai, China. Lighting installation by Metis Lighting at Tongji University.

Founding & Mission

Founded by KKDC.
Belonging to the world.

Light Asia was founded by KKDC as a Non-Profit Body Corporate — a platform for the global lighting design community built entirely on the altruistic gift of knowledge and time. No commercial agenda. Built entirely on voluntary participation.

Past Editions
2013
Paju, Korea
Paju Book City · 8 designers · 80 students
2015
Daegu, Korea
Yongnam University · 5 designers · 76 students
2017
Bangkok, Thailand
Wat Pathum Temple · 7 designers · 68 students
2018
Fukuoka, Japan
City of Fukuoka · 5 Lighting Designers · 50 students
2019
Shanghai, China
Tongji University · 6 designers · 80 students
2026
Pompeii, Italy ★
First edition outside Asia · Archaeological Park
Objectives

What Light Asia
is for

Education
Nurturing the next generation
Placing emerging practitioners alongside international designers in real, on-site project environments.
Promotion
The value of designed light
Demonstrating the transformative power of intentional lighting through temporary installations in significant public spaces.
Dissemination
Ideas across borders
Sharing knowledge and methods across borders — openly, without gatekeeping.
Special Thanks
With endorsement from
APIL
AIDI
Noumeno Lighting Design Studio
Get involved

Interested in
Light Asia 2026?

For programme information, participation enquiries, or press, visit the official Light Asia website or contact KKDC directly.

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