ISAL

International Symposium on Automotive Lighting

The International Symposium on Automotive Lighting (ISAL) brings together lighting engineers, road-safety experts, and regulatory authorities to exchange knowledge, present cutting-edge research, and drive innovation in automotive lighting.

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ISAL provides a platform to present the latest results of research and development, carrying forward the conference’s long tradition of advancing automotive lighting.

Held every two years since 1995, the symposium is organized and hosted by the Laboratory of Adaptive Lighting Systems and Visual Processing at TU Darmstadt and takes place at the modern darmstadtium congress center.

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ISAL 2027

Cutting-edge research, industry innovation, and global networking await. Join us in Darmstadt 27–29 September 2027. Ticket sales open in early 2027.

The first ISAL was held in 1995 in the “Kekulé” lecture room at TU Darmstadt. Since then, the symposium has grown into a leading international conference now hosted at the modern darmstadtium congress center.

ISAL fosters exchange among lighting engineers, road-safety experts, and regulatory authorities, providing a platform to present the latest research and development and to shape the future of automotive lighting.

Date September 27 – 29, 2027
Location Science & Congress Centre
Darmstadtium
Schlossgraben 1
64283 Darmstadt, Germany (30 km from Frankfurt/Main)
Conference Language English (no simultaneous translation)
Proceedings The proceedings will be made available as a pdf download to all participants.
Tickets & Registration Opens in Spring of 2027
Programme will be available early September 2027
Schedule will be finalised by August 31, 2026
ISAL is a three-day, all-inclusive event running Monday through Wednesday.

Detailed pricing and sales dates for ISAL 2027 will be announced closer to the event.

Included in the participation fee are:
  • the exhibition
  • all presentations
  • proceedings as a PDF file
  • Get Together on Monday evening
  • lunch and dinner on Tuesday
  • lunch on Wednesday
  • all day coffee, tea and water
  • snacks
  • Giveaways

Not included in the participation fee are hotel accommodations, parking and, if applicable, meeting rooms.

We use fourwaves, an academic conference and event management software. Payment is processed via STRIPE/Credit Card.

Participation must be booked in advance; no on-site registration is available.

All participation fees are final and non-refundable. Contact us, if you are unable to attend.

General

  Name Contact
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Katherine Anne Chatziannidou B.A.(Hons)
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Korbinian Kunst M.Sc.

Exhibition and Meeting Rooms

  Name Contact
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Markus Peier M.Sc.

Proceedings

  Name Contact
Nikolai Kreß M.Sc.

IT

  Name Contact
Lerch
Julian Lerch M.Sc.
  Name Working area(s) Contact
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Julian Klabes M.Sc.
Lighting Quality
Camera and Cine Technology, Color and Lighting Quality, Spectral Optimizsation of Multi-Channel LEDs, Cognitive Science, Biological Lighting Effects, Camera and Sensor Characterization, Pupillometry
+49 6151 16-22872
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ISAL hosts one of the largest and most dynamic international exhibitions dedicated to automotive lighting, bringing together scientists, technologists, and industry leaders.

Leading companies showcase their latest products, hardware, and software solutions to a broad international audience.

Special Car Exhibition (CE) spaces are available on the plaza in front of the darmstadtium for live demonstrations of new innovations on vehicles.

Prices and availability for all exhibition areas are available on request.

Bookings will open in Autumn 2026.

We all understand the value of personal meetings – especially during ISAL.

Visitors and exhibitors can reserve meeting rooms during conference hours to hold private discussions.

Access to meeting rooms requires a valid ISAL ticket (sold separately).

All rooms include a mandatory multimedia package, and beverage packages are available on request.

Food is not permitted in the meeting rooms.

Prices and availability are available upon request.

Please note: bookings made on site during ISAL are subject to a 15% surcharge.

Impressions of past symposia