ISpeak·520 has launched recruitment 

A ten-year journey in pursuit of light

Since its establishment in 2013, iSpeak·520 has left its footprints in cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Hangzhou, successfully holding nearly 30 speech contests, reaching an audience of over 50,000 people. This is not merely an event; it is a legendary stage witnessing the rise of new stars in lighting design.

Group photo of previous events

Word value is the primary productive force

The iSpeak·520 event challenges time management skills and information transmission efficiency in a unique format of "5-minute speech +20 PPTS". Words are precisely the powerful tool to win over the audience and seize opportunities.

• Cross-disciplinary special guest: The commentators will come from the fields of architecture, lighting, design and even hosting, providing professional suggestions from multiple perspectives.
• Professional mentor's Comment: How to Truly Transform Verbal Value into Productivity? Da Jia's comment shares core principles, comprehensively enhancing public speaking skills.
• Precision talent cultivation: Focusing on the emerging designer group, deeply reaching out to the design forces of multiple cities, and precisely delivering new talents to the industry.

Nine-station relay race

iSpeak·520 is about to be held in a tour in Beijing, Shanghai, Jinan, Hangzhou, Suzhou-Wuxi-Changzhou, Chengdu, Chongqing, Guangzhou, Fuzhou and other cities. No matter where you are, you have the opportunity to stand on this brilliant stage and showcase your verbal power and productivity.

Host cities and co-organizers from 2025 to 2026

Public speaking ability is the core competence of a designer. It enables creative ideas to be precisely implemented and makes concepts touch people's hearts directly. The stage of iSpeak·520 is precisely the best touchstone to hone this ability. Ms. Zhang Yi, a senior member of AALD and an emerging designer, said.

Zhang Yi, Director of the Lighting Center of Shanghai Institute of Huajian Group

iSpeak·520, for newcomers to expand development and for veterans to build connections. Only 5 speakers will be recruited for each event. The number of spots is limited. AALD members will have priority to participate. iSpeak·520, a place where dreams set sail, welcomes you to join the battle! 

You can make an appointment for registration through the following methods