3rd edition of the Mindful Lighting Meetings
A new step toward more sustainable and inclusive public lighting
GROUPE RAGNI, L’École de Design Nantes Atlantique and the Accessible EU Ressource Centre, annonce the 3rd edition of the Mindful Lighting Meetings, to be held on October 15, 2026, at L’École de Design Nantes Atlantique. la 3ᵉ édition des Rencontres de l’Éclairage Raisonné (RDER), qui se tiendra le 15 octobre 2026 à l’École de Design Nantes Atlantique. Following two landmark editions in 2022 (launch) and 2024 (consolidation), this new edition serves as a key component of GROUPE RAGNI’s mission, with the theme: “Public Lighting and the Inclusive City: Creating Shared Value Through Design, Standards, and Innovation,” aimed at fostering dialogue among industry stakeholders.
A pioneering approach to unite the industry
In 2022, GROUPE RAGNI introduced a bold new approach: bringing together around the same table stakeholders who, until then, had not been engaging with one another enough—local governments, manufacturers, designers, users, and community organizations. The goal? To foster collaboration, better understand each party’s expectations, and make public lighting more sustainable—ensuring it is both eco-friendly, inclusive, and innovative.
In 2024, the event built on this momentum by fostering deeper discussions on the social aspects of lighting, reaffirming their status as a must-attend event for urban planning professionals.
2026 marks a new milestone: institutionalization. With the support of L’École de Design Nantes Atlantique and Accessible EU, this edition serves as a vehicle for promoting the shared vision of GROUPE RAGNI and L’École de Design Nantes Atlantique: lighting that adapts to societal changes and supports regional transition.
“The Mindful Lighting Meetings are much more than just an event: they are a think tank where the perspectives of manufacturers, designers, and users converge. Since 2022, we have seen the emergence of unique collaborations and concrete projects, thanks to this unique platform for dialogue. In 2026, we are taking it even further by making the Mindful Lighting Meetings the vehicle for our corporate mission: to light the cities of tomorrow in a sustainable, inclusive, and innovative way .”
Stéphane Ragni, Head of GROUPE RAGNI’s Management Board & Strategic Development Director
2026: Implementation and Value Creation
This year, the Mindful Lighting Meetings are stepping up their game with a program firmly focused on action and business, while staying true to their core values: dialogue, innovation, and the creation of shared value.
The theme of accessibility reflects GROUPE RAGNI’s ambition: to rethink public lighting as a driver of social inclusion, sustainability, and economic performance by drawing on the tools and methods of design for all and regulatory frameworks, all enhanced by a healthy dose of collective intelligence.
Partners committed to a shared vision
The 2026 edition is made possible thanks to strategic partnerships:
L’École de Design Nantes Atlantique: A pioneer in integrating technological, societal, and environmental issues, she brings her expertise in strategic design and Design for All methodologies.
Accessible EU: As the European Accessibility Resource Center, it works to ensure that everyone can participate in public spaces, in line with the European Commission’s Strategy on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (2021–2030).