Thorn Lighting confirmed as headline sponsor of TheStadiumBusiness Summit 2026
Posted by: electime 21st April 2026
Thorn Lighting has been announced as a headline sponsor of TheStadiumBusiness Summit 2026, taking place from 2–4 June at Old Trafford, Manchester.
Now in its second decade, TheStadiumBusiness Summit is recognised as one of the leading global gatherings for stadium, arena and venue professionals, bringing together senior decision-makers from across sport, entertainment and venue operations to explore the future of the industry.
At this year’s event, Thorn Lighting will showcase its latest sports lighting solutions, including the Altis White LED and RGBW Colour LED ranges. Demonstrations will highlight how lighting quality, control and flexibility can support modern venue requirements, from broadcast performance to enhanced fan experience.
Thorn will also contribute to the conference programme, with Josh Egginton, Head of Sports at Thorn Lighting, delivering a session titled “The Future of Sports Lighting Technology,” exploring how the latest lighting technology and innovative solutions can help to increase engagement, put fans first and create memorable experiences. Demonstrating how Thorn Lighting can support global complex projects from a foundation of Circular Design Rules and sustainable business and manufacturing practices.
The company’s involvement follows its recent shortlisting in TheStadiumBusiness Awards 2026, where it is a finalist in the Venue Technology category for its work at Sunderland AFC’s Stadium of Light. The project demonstrates how advanced lighting systems can combine broadcast-quality illumination, energy efficiency and dynamic control to create new fan engagement opportunities, including the club’s pre-match “Lighthouse” lighting experience.
TheStadiumBusiness Summit 2026 will bring together a global audience of venue owners, operators and suppliers, including CEOs, COOs, CTOs and commercial leaders, providing a platform to explore innovation, technology and transformation across the sector.
Visitors attending TheStadiumBusiness Summit 2026 can meet the Thorn Lighting team at stand 149 to explore its latest sports lighting solutions and discuss how lighting can support performance, sustainability and fan experience in modern venues.
