The Phase-Out 2008 Conference was held at the Sofitel Hyland Hotel, Shanghai, China between May 12-14 May, 2008, with workshops and factory visits between 14-16 May, 2008. More than 100 delegates from over 20 countries attended the conference, coming from a range of lighting companies, industry organisations, government regulators and non-government organisations. 

Phase-Out 2008 was an opportunity for key stakeholders to meet and exchange information on the initiatives taking place around the globe, consider key challenges to the phase-out and implications for industry, and identify how the move towards efficient lighting can benefit from cooperation at the regional and international level. 

The conference was organised by the Australian Government, as part of its commitment to the Asia Pacific Partnership on Climate Change, in partnership with the Global Environment Facility, the United Nations Environment Programme, the United Nations Development Programme, the China Association of Lighting Industry and the International Energy Agency.

For further information, please visit: http://www.energyrating.gov.au/forums-2008-phase-out.html