Celebrate with us!
Celebrate 30 years of Prolight + Sound in Frankfurt with us. Be inspired by the entire range of products and topics from the event technology industry in one place. We look forward to welcoming you from 8 to 11 April.
The Prolight + Sound top themes 2025
ProGreen: Impulses for a more sustainable event industry
The future of the event sector is green. Under the top theme ‘ProGreen’, we are highlighting the latest trends and developments that are driving the eco-friendly orientation and design of the event industry.
MultiTech: Flexible and smart
Efficiency, flexibility and sustainability are at the heart of modern event technology. Our top theme ‘MultiTech’ is dedicated to innovative, versatile technologies and concepts and their influence on the event industry.
FutureScapes: Worlds of Experience between Immersion and AI
Welcome to ‘FutureScapes’ – your gateway to the fascinating possibilities that arise when immersive technologies and artificial intelligence redefine the boundaries of entertainment experiences.
PLS Community Nights – Three unforgettable evenings in Frankfurt
Highlight: 30th anniversary of PLS – Celebration
Experience three special nights full of music, entertainment and good company. At selected locations throughout Frankfurt, we offer you the perfect opportunity to let the day at the fair come to a relaxed close. Look forward to rousing live acts, DJs and a varied musical programme. Enjoy delicious drinks and snacks, make new contacts or simply party with us.
Prolight + Sound 2025 Keynotes
Tuesday (8 April)
Main Stage:
- Dr Uve Samuels, CEO and Founder of the Exponential Innovation Institute: ‘AI: The Stage is Yours’
- Yasi Hofer (guitarist, for Helene Fischer, among others), Anouk Wipprecht (Fashion Tech Designer) and Linnea Ljungmark (MD entrepreneur, ‘Women In Lighting’ ambassador): ‘Women in technical professions or women power’
- Guy Bigwood, CEO of the Global Destinations Sustainability Movement: ‘Strategies for Sustainable Events’
Theatre Stage:
- Dave Weatherhead, President of TAIT Technologies UK Ltd.: ‘A New Paradigm for Show Control’
- Stefan Czernik, Project Manager Light Technology / Research & Development Light at Adam Hall: ‘P6: Cameo's Solution for Theatre Lighting's Future’
- Frank Schlögel, Head of Engineering Projects and Installation Service, and Sales Manager Michael Berteit (igus GmbH): ‘Next Generation Cable Routing’
Wednesday (9 April)
Main Stage:
- Sven Ortel, Professor of Practice at Arizona State University: ‘Entertaining Change’
- Christo Squier, composer, creative director & installation artist and Chris Ball, designer and creative technologist: ‘Immersive Physics: Translating Cosmic Mysteries into Artistic Expression’
- Dr. rer. pol. Michael Neubauer, M.A. Audiovisual Authors Alliance: ‘The future of film and TV production in Germany’
- Patrick Woodroffe, Founding Partner / Principal Designer Woodroffe Bassett Design, ‘The Politics of Failure’
Theatre Stage:
- James Pemblington, Project Manager at TAIT Technologies: ‘Considerations for Venues Investing in a House Stage – Maximise Your ROI’
- Anke Schierenbeck, Team Leader at VisionTwo: ‘No more lamps in storage? What to do? LED refurbishment in theatres’
- Anouk Wipprecht, Fashion Tech Designer: ‘Multitech & Robotics’
Thursday (10 April)
Main Stage:
- Yasi Hofer, guitarist for Helene Fischer, among others: ‘Guitarist as a show effect?’
- Vickie Claiborne, lighting and digital media designer: ‘Empowering Creativity in the Age of Advanced Technology’
- Claire O´Neill, CEO & Co Founder ‘AGF A Greener Future’, topic: tba
Theatre Stage:
- Sven Ortel, Professor of Practice at Arizona State University: ‘Hiding Media in Plain Sight’
- Briony Berning, Business Development Engineer at Ayrton Lighting: ‘Engineering Excellence: Ayrton's Impact on Theatrical Lighting’
- Experts from Conductix-Wampfler GmbH: ‘Spectrum of energy and data transmission in event technology’
Friday (11 April)
Main Stage:
- Timon Löhr, lawyer and expert in event law: An overview of legal challenges and best practices for security concepts for major events.
Theatre Stage:
- Samuel Sloboda, CEO of the SRS Group: ‘Signal and Power Distribution at Fixed Installations and Theatres
- Karla Lopez, Lighting Designer and Creative Director at Women in Lighting (WIL): ’The Art of Lighting Design’
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