Towards healthy, resilient and sustainable architecture
We are happy to announce the 10th VELUX Daylight Symposium, which will take place on 18 September 2025 at Mogens Dahl Concert Hall in Copenhagen, Denmark.
This year’s theme, “Towards Healthy, Resilient, and Sustainable Architecture,” invites researchers and industry professionals to explore the transformative power of daylight.
Imagine a world where daylight is not just a source of illumination but a beacon of health and well-being. We will delve into how natural light can heal and restore, shaping our environments and our lives. We will discuss the future of daylight legislation, envisioning policies that will guide us towards brighter, healthier living environments. Our journey will reveal how daylight can breathe new life into urban landscapes. We will explore the balance between health and sustainability, creating spaces that nurture both people and the planet. We will also focus on resilient design, offering safe and healthy havens for generations to come.
Join us as we weave together scientific knowledge and practical applications, bridging disciplines and sparking new ideas. We look forward to your participation and contributions in this enlightening journey.
Program
Explore the full program for the 10th VELUX Daylight Symposium. This year’s event brings together leading experts, researchers, and practitioners to share insights and inspire dialogue around the role of daylight in architecture, health, and sustainability. Find the full schedule of sessions, speakers, and activities planned throughout the event.
Speakers
Meet the speakers of the 10th VELUX Daylight Symposium. Discover the diverse group of thought leaders, researchers, and industry professionals who will be sharing their expertise at this year’s symposium. Each speaker brings a unique perspective on daylight and its impact on architecture, sustainability, and human well-being.
Venue – Mogens Dahl Concert Hall in Copenhagen
Mogens Dahl Concert Hall is tucked away in a cobbled courtyard in the Islands Brygge district of Copenhagen. Originally an old horse stable, it has been transformed into a concert hall known for its wooden rafters, high ceilings, and great acoustics. The hall provides a cozy and engaging atmosphere, and with its excellent sound and lighting, Mogens Dahl Concert Hall is an ideal setting for the Daylight Symposium.
Join us live on 18 September 2025
You can experience the 10th VELUX Daylight Symposium, from wherever you are in the world!
Join us via the livestream where you can watch the +30 speakers across the two stages and enjoy the inspiriting talks and practical applications on a range of topics related to daylighting design, sustainable buildings, and well-being.
20 years of Daylight Symposium
From a humble start in 2005 the VELUX Daylight Symposium has established itself as the most important, open and cross-disciplinary meeting forum for daylight enthusiasts from all over the world. The biennial symposium is where researchers, architects, lighting consultants, legislators, educators, manufacturers and more - meet each other and share knowledge and insights. The Daylight Symposium has been invaluable for bringing people together and over the course of the multiple events, participants have gotten to know each other across the world.
VELUX Daylight Academic Forum 2025
The Daylight Academic Forum is a networking event for Ph.D. students to discuss their research methods focusing on daylight-related issues. It offers students the chance to present their work to leading experts and peers, receiving valuable feedback for further development. The 8th VELUX Daylight Academic Forum will be held on 17 September 2025 at Design Werck, Copenhagen.
Highlights from the 8th VELUX Daylight Symposium, 2019
About the Daylight Symposium
Explore the vision and mission behind the Daylight Symposium, a biennial conference dedicated to the transformative power of daylight in architecture and design. Learn how this event brings together experts and enthusiasts to advance our understanding of natural light’s impact on our built environment.
Explore Daylight and Architecture
The website Daylight and Architecture is a global knowledge-sharing initiative that promotes daylight in architecture. Its focus is on exploring the limitless potential of daylight, and the many ways that natural light inspires architects to create and innovate.