WFEO World Engineering Day 2026

International Day of Light 2026

Name: International Day of Light 2026
Start: 2026-05-13T14:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-05-13T15:30:00+01:00
Location: UNESCO Headquarters

Light, science and society: Advancing innovation and impact

Date May 13, 2026

Location UNESCO Headquarters, Paris, France

Event Overview

Event Type Virtual

Classification Official

International Day of Light, proclaimed by UNESCO, highlights the fundamental role of light-based technologies in advancing science, innovation, and international cooperation. The 2026 edition is a webinar focusing on the role of light-based research infrastructures in supporting inclusive scientific development, fostering innovation, and generating socio-economic impact.

Official Event Virtual Cat VIII - Symposia Innovation International D Light-based tec

Event Start Date: May 13, 2026 2:00 pm
Timezone: Europe/London
Event Type: Cat VIII - Symposia
Tags: Innovation, International D, Light-based tec, Science, Webinar
Event Website: https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/international-day-light-2026

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UNESCO Headquarters

UNESCO Headquarters, 7 Pl. de Fontenoy-Unesco, 75007 Paris, France, Paris, France

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