New Delhi: The International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT) has inaugurated the eighth edition of the International Symposium on Lighting (ISOL-2025) at its Centre-2 campus in Manesar. The two-day event, held on 17 and 18 November, brings together industry leaders, researchers and policymakers to explore emerging trends in automotive lighting and deepen collaboration between industry and academia.
The symposium opened in the presence of senior government officials, OEM representatives, lighting manufacturers, technology suppliers and experts from academic institutions. More than 700 professionals attended the launch, underscoring the sector’s growing interest in intelligent lighting solutions and safety-driven innovation.
This year’s ISOL edition features 34 technical papers spread across six sessions. Discussions cover a wide range of themes including intelligent lighting systems, the role of lighting in advanced driver assistance functions, glare management, lighting design and styling, energy-efficient solutions, EV-focused lighting technologies, EMC challenges and evolving regulatory frameworks.
Two panel discussions will add depth to the proceedings. One will examine innovations that support safer night driving, with a specific focus on glare reduction. The other will look at the future of lighting through the lens of smart, adaptive and safety-enhancing technologies.
The ISOL Awards for Innovation and Excellence will be presented during the event to recognise notable contributions by industry participants. A dedicated technical exhibition is also part of the symposium, showcasing new products, components and lighting technologies from OEMs, suppliers and service providers. The exhibition aims to encourage indigenous development, promote self-reliance and support innovation across the automotive lighting ecosystem.
With more than 1,500 delegates expected to participate over the two days, ISOL-2025 is set to serve as a key platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration and networking within the automotive lighting community.