In response to industry development needs and to enhance the core competitiveness of lighting professionals, thereby supporting the construction of a specialized talent pool in the sector, the Ningbo Lighting Electrical Appliance Industry Association will jointly organize an Advanced Lighting Designer (Lighting Engineer) Training Program with Guangya Lighting Research Institute and Ardingly Training Center.
This training program brings together top experts from fields such as urban lighting planning, cultural tourism night tours, new media art, AI design applications, and interior space lighting. These instructors are not only deep thinkers in cutting-edge industry theories but also seasoned practitioners behind nationally recognized benchmark projects. Each instructor will deliver practical, hands-on courses designed to equip participants with end-to-end capabilities—from theoretical knowledge to real-world project implementation. Upon successful completion of all coursework and passing assessments, participants will receive dual certifications as both Advanced Lighting Designer and Advanced Lighting Engineer, significantly boosting their professional credentials.
Leveraging the instructors’ professional strengths and aligned with the latest industry trends, this curriculum has been structured around a “comprehensive, practice-oriented, and forward-looking” framework covering core areas and emerging directions in lighting design. The program ensures that participants can immediately apply what they learn—and excel at it. Emphasis is placed on practical application: AIGC modules offer step-by-step guidance using mainstream tools; drone-related sessions support license application processes; and cultural tourism night tour modules provide in-depth case studies of landmark projects like the Hangzhou Asian Games and Huangpu River waterfront illumination upgrades—ensuring participants gain not just theoretical understanding but also mastery of key implementation skills.
Instructor Details: Listed in Teaching Order
Zhou Wei
Director & Artist
Extensive experience in operating and planning large-scale cultural tourism projects
Possesses a forward-looking perspective on new visual media art
Demonstrates exceptional creative execution capability
Has created multiple highly acclaimed industry cases
[Night Tourism Lighting] Cases:
Chief Planner – Fuyang Beizhijiang Night Tour for Hangzhou Asian Games
Chief Director – Qianjiang New City Night Illumination Project
Chief Director – Nanshan Lake No.1 Light Commercial District, Nantong, Jiangsu
Chief Director – Xiashi Lantern Festival Light Art Show, Haining Leather City, Zhejiang
Chief Director – Large-Scale Performance “Shanshui Shenxiu,” Tiantai, Zhejiang
Chief Director – Tieding Liuliu Amusement Park Night Tour, Yueqing, Wenzhou
Chief Director – Large-Scale Light Show at Er Yilou, Fujian
[Digital Exhibition Hall] Cases:
Chief Planner & Chief Director – “Five Years of Steadfast Progress” National Achievement Exhibition Celebrating the 19th CPC National Congress, Beijing
Chief Planner & Chief Director – China (Hangzhou) 5G Innovation Park Experience Center
Chief Planner & Chief Director – Lancôme Advanced Génifique Immersive Exhibition
Chief Planner & Chief Director – China Railway Hefei Baihe Bole AR Immersive Space
Chief Planner & Chief Director – Multimedia Exhibition Hall at Southern Song Imperial City Town (Drum Tower), Hangzhou
Chief Planner & Chief Director – Lancheng Guanyun Town AR Lifestyle Experience Pavilion
Chief Planner & Chief Director – Samodi Holographic Light Restaurant & Bar
Chief Planner & Chief Director – Perrier Michelin Light French Restaurant
Xu Xiaolin
Zhejiang University of Media and Communications – Digital Media Art
CEO, Director, Visual Director – Hangzhou Yashang Shichuang Digital Technology Co., Ltd. (High-Tech Enterprise)
18 years of experience in multimedia industry; veteran film & TV producer/director specializing in aerial cinematography, animation, and post-production
Creator of lighting and naked-eye visual effects for numerous iconic city landmarks across China
Deeply engaged in film and television production, professional aerial cinematography, and end-to-end post-production, with solid camera skills and proficient post-production capabilities. Specializes in creating diverse content including short films, promotional videos, documentary footage, and aerial cinematic works. Highly skilled in operating professional filming equipment, composing and maneuvering aerial shots, and expertly managing the entire post-production workflow—including editing, color grading, and visual effects packaging. Capable of precisely capturing visual texture and narrative rhythm to transform creative concepts into high-quality visual works. Upholding a professional, rigorous, and innovative creative philosophy, using the camera as a pen and post-production as ink, each visual project is imbued with unique texture and vitality, committed to delivering visually stunning and content-rich cinematic masterpieces through professional expertise.
Ding Qinhua
Former Deputy Inspector, Shanghai Municipal Administration of Greening and Urban Appearance
Vice Chairman, Shanghai Lighting Society
Has long been engaged in urban ecology and landscape management. In recent years, he has focused on urban lighting management practices, leading the formulation and drafting of relevant regulations, standards, plans, and guidelines such as the "Shanghai Landscape Lighting Management Measures," "Shanghai Landscape Lighting Master Plan," "Master Plan for Landscape Lighting along Both Banks of the Huangpu River," and "Shanghai Technical Specifications for Landscape Lighting." He spearheaded the concentrated enhancement and renovation of nighttime scenery along both banks of the Huangpu River and the creation of the "Huangpu River Light Show" brand. The spectacular night views of the Huangpu River have received widespread recognition from urban management professionals worldwide and broad public acclaim. He is the author of "How the City That Never Sleeps Was Created" (Shanghai People's Publishing House) and is an influential expert in the field of urban lighting management nationwide.
Zhao Peng
Design Director, Institute of Lighting Art, Sichuan Fine Arts Institute
Select Project Experience:
· Executive Curator, 1st China·Chongqing International Light Art Festival (2022)
· Curator of Light Show, 2nd China·Chongqing International Light Art Festival (2023)
· Lighting Designer for the 80th Anniversary Celebration of Sichuan Fine Arts Institute
· Director of Light Show for Chongqing Sub-venue of Spring Festival Gala (Sichuan-Chongqing Region)
· Chief Designer, "Four-Sided Fantasy" Light-Themed Amusement Park
· "Songs of the Great Rivers of the World," 9th Yangtze River Three Gorges International Tourism Festival
· Lead Environmental Art Designer for Zhang Yimou’s Large-Scale Live Spectacle "Return to the Three Gorges"
· Lead Designer, Multimedia Nightscapes for Beijing Tiananmen Square Military Parade Commemorating the 70th Anniversary of Victory in the War of Resistance Against Japan
· Light Show for West Coast Area, Qingdao SCO Summit
· Beijing APEC International Summit
· 60th Anniversary National Day Celebration, Beijing Tiananmen Square
· Opening and Closing Ceremonies, Shanghai World Expo
· Opening and Closing Ceremonies, Guangzhou Asian Games
· Victoria Harbour New Year's Eve Light Show, Hong Kong (2009–2017)
· Production Designer for WLF World-Class Kickboxing Events "Glory of Heroes" and "Rise of Heroes"
· Guangzhou International Light Festival
· Taihu Music Festival
· INTRO for X-QLUSIVE WILDSTYLEZ Music Festival, Netherlands
Zheng Qiuwei
Guest Lighting Lecturer, National Arts Fund, Suzhou University of Science and Technology
Lecturer, International Club of Chinese Elite Designers (ICCED)
National First-Class Registered Lighting Designer
Design Director, Ningbo Zheng Qiuwei Lighting Design Co., Ltd.
Focused on the interplay between light and architecture, and light and space. With advanced design philosophies and a strong service orientation, he strives to maximize value for clients’ projects. Over the years, his successful project designs and flawless implementations have earned consistent recognition from numerous clients and industry professionals, enriching people’s lives with beautiful lighting environments and creating greater value for clients.
Zhao Fengyuan
Senior Engineer, Senior Lighting Designer
Design Director, Shanghai Jingdeng Lighting Design Center & Ningbo Jingdeng Lighting System Engineering Co., Ltd.
Ningbo, known as Yongcheng, is not only a core hub of the Yangtze River Delta lighting industry but also fertile ground for innovative practices in urban lighting and cultural-tourism night experiences. In May 2026, join top industry mentors to learn cutting-edge techniques, earn authoritative certifications, and expand your professional network—your career advancement journey in lighting design officially begins here!
Training Details
Training Details
Training Period: May 7–12, 2026
(Theory exam on the evening of May 11; practical exam on May 12)
Registration deadline: May 6, 2026
Training venue: Huagang Waitan Hotel (No. 320 Zhongma Road, Jiangbei District, Ningbo)
Contact:
Ningbo Lighting Association Design & Engineering Committee: Wang Wei 13216838685 (WeChat ID same as phone number)
Aldrich Training Center:
Ms. Lin 15918773468 (WeChat ID same as phone number)
