Valuing Darkness - Solving Light Pollution
Wed, 19 Mar
|Melbourne
This face-to-face event will unite national experts, researchers, government, industry leaders, First Nations representatives and enthusiasts to address the urgent issue of light pollution and provide solutions.
Time & Location
19 Mar 2025, 9:00 am – 20 Mar 2025, 7:30 pm
Melbourne, 333 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
About the event
Join the Valuing Darkness Symposium from 19 - 21 March in Melbourne, a key event for professionals and advocates dedicated to protecting our night skies. Organised by the Australasian Dark Sky Alliance (ADSA) and co-hosted by the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES), International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD), and the Network for Ecological Research on Artificial Light (NERAL), this three-day symposium will explore light pollution's impact on urban planning, ecology, human health, and cultural heritage.
Supported by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW), this is a must-attend for those passionate about preserving the night.
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INCLUSIONS
* Morning and Afternoon Tea
* Attendance to presentations
Tickets
- Sale ends: 14 Mar, 6:00 pm
2 day - Full Price
2 days symposium - Wednesday 19 March and Thursday 20 March Morning, afternoon tea and lunch both days Wine and Cheese Networking (NB: Does not include workshops)
A$435.00Tax: GST included - Sale ends: 18 Mar, 6:00 pm
1 Day - Full Price
Morning, afternoon tea and lunch Wine and cheese networking
A$295.00Tax: GST included - Sale ends: 15 Mar, 5:00 pm
2 day - Student
2days symposium - Wednesday 19 March and Thursday 20 March Morning, afternoon tea and lunch both days Wine and Cheese Networking (NB: Does not include workshops)
A$195.00Tax: GST included - Sale ends: 15 Mar, 4:00 pm
Wine Cheese Event - ONLY
Enjoy 60 minutes of networking over wine, cheese, and conservation. Connect with fellow enthusiasts and join the conversation on night environment preservation.
A$35.00Tax: GST included Dark Sky Hacks Local Gov
Relevant for: Australian local governments, sustainability managers, urban planners and managers of lighting assets, this 2 hour workshop hosted by Opticity, will have you walking away with immediate solutions to reduce light pollution
A$120.00Tax: GST includedSale endedConference Dinner
A$80.00Tax: GST includedLight Insights - Walk
A$25.00Tax: GST included
Total
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