The research network Verlust der Nacht and the International Dark-Sky Association would like to inform you that registration has started for the First Interdisciplinary Conference on Artificial Light at Night (ALAN 2013), held in Berlin from October 28-30, 2013.

Light is often perceived as symbol for security, wealth and modernity. Thus, humans tend to illuminate their environment intensively. Although artificial light provides countless advantages to humans, there is also a dark side of light. Research shows that there might be considerable impact on nature, health and society.

We like to invite you to the First International Conference on Artificial Light at Night to discuss the role and impact of artificial light. This conference is intended to provide a discussion platform for researchers, designers, city planers, industry, preservationists and everybody who is interested inartificial light and its influences.

We therefore aim for a broad array of talks from different disciplines and perspectives, consisting of 12 plenary talks, contributed talks in parallel sessions, and a poster session. Please share this announcement with anyone you feel may beinterested in attending.

More information: ALAN Website