Lightfair International (LFI) has announced the three keynote speakers who will present during Lightfair Institute on May 7 and 8, and new for 2017, opening day of the show Tuesday, May 9.
Dr. Michio Kaku — Theoretical Physicist, best-selling author and co-founder of the String Field theory
Date: Tuesday, May 9
Time: 12:15-1:45 p.m.
Keynote: “The Next 20 Years: How Science Will Revolutionize Business, Medicine, Architecture, Lighting and Our Way of Life”
Sakchin Bessette — Executive Creative Director and co-founder of Moment Factory
Date: Sunday, May 7
Time: 12:15-1:45 p.m.
Keynote: Bessette will elaborate on Moment Factory’s work that continues to “push the boundaries of excellence in new media and public art.”
Janet Echelman — American sculptor and artist
Date: Monday, May 8
Time: 12:15-1:45 p.m.
Keynote: “ART: Illuminating Cities”
Sponsored by Eaton
Echelman will also be the keynote speaker for the LFI Innovation Awards on May 9 from 8-9 a.m.
LFI 2017 Pre-Conference will take place Sunday, May 7 through Monday, May 8. The Conference and Trade Show will run from Tuesday, May 9 through Thursday, May 11.