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LIRC Open Meeting at EE24
2024-06-20 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Join us on the eve of IALD Enlighten Europe 2024 for the next LIRC meeting. Manufacturers and lighting designers are welcome and encouraged to attend!
Open to all members of the lighting design community interested in the activities of the IALD Lighting Industry Resource Council (LIRC), the meeting will highlight key updates from the LIRC community, an overview of current LIRC committees and initiatives (including the LIRC Ambassador Program), and a look at the months ahead.
What is the LIRC?
Formed in 1996, the Lighting Industry Resource Council (LIRC) exists to provide a framework within the IALD for enhanced communication between professional lighting designers and manufacturers and to create an environment conducive to the collaborative improvement of products, services, business practices, and lighting design education.

IALD Rocky Mountain: Summer Solstice Social
2024-06-20 17:30 - 20:00
Join the Rocky Mountain chapter and the Denver lighting community on the longest day of the year!

SAVE THE DATE!

Party with your Denver lighting design and engineering community on the longest day of the year at IALD Rocky Mountain’s Summer Solstice Social!
With live music, light bites, and drinks, we invite you to join us at an exclusive private roof deck featuring 360-degree views of the Denver skyline and the Front Range.
RSVP now so you don’t miss this exciting free event!

IALD Enlighten Europe 2024
2024-06-21 - 2024-06-22
A vital part of the lighting design industry’s leading conference series, EE24 takes place in the vibrant city of London. Let’s #IlluminateTheFuture together!
Get ready to #IlluminateTheFuture at EE24 in London.
Developed by lighting designers and for lighting designers, the event presents top-tier educational sessions led by the brightest minds in the profession. Hundreds of attendees benefit from deep discussions, engaging workshops, lively roundtables, and networking opportunities.
Two days, non-stop.
In addition to a full agenda of new seminars, receptions, workshops, and other sessions that EE24 will host, attendees will see the return of these popular and professionally beneficial Enlighten conference features:

Innovative Keynote Speakers
Lighting Cross Talk
Demonstration Exhibitor Tables
LIRC Member Meeting
Region + Chapter Gatherings
IALD Education Trust Student + Educator Recognition

Everyone shines brighter here.
Enlighten enables lighting designers of every level to gain from strictly curated session topics and valuable professional connections.
Manufacturers can interact with specifiers in a no-pressure environment that fosters true collaboration.
EE24 is the experience that illuminates, from education to innovation, from inspiration to celebration.
Join hundreds of the world’s best and brightest lighting design professionals as they gather at 155 Bishopsgate in London on 21 June for IALD Enlighten Europe 2024, and get ready to #IlluminateTheFuture of the industry.
Registration is open now!

IES24 The Lighting Conference
2024-08-15 - 2024-08-17
IES’ annual conference, IES24: The Lighting Conference, is the preeminent conference for all things lighting, from research to design to technology and more—a true state of the industry event. Join us for IES24 in New York City, 15-17 August 2024, as a sponsor for this illuminating event.
Our three day event includes a day of hands-on workshops and two days of educational sessions and technical papers & presentations. In addition to the learning opportunities, IES24 is home to the world reknowned Industry Progress Report, with leading manufacturers, exhibits and reception, Emerging Professionals Day, the Leadership Forum, two spectacular keynote speakers and the industry benchmarking Illumination Awards and Gala.

51st Annual IES Illumination Awards Gala
2024-08-16 18:00 - 22:30
The IES Illumination Awards (IA) is world renown across the lighting industry and beyond, and is the culmination of the leading lighting projects.
The Illumination Awards recognizes individuals for professionalism, ingenuity and originality in lighting design based on the individual merit of each entry. Judges are selected from a broad professional spectrum representing knowledge of lighting and design excellence. The judging system is entirely based on how well the lighting design meets the program criteria. 2024 marks the Illumination Awards 51st year and will be held during IES24, The Lighting Conference, Friday August 16, at the Marriott Marquis Times Square, New York.
Come and join us as either part of the conference, or with a separate registration and celebrate at the industry’s premier celebration.

ERCO Lighting Educator Workshop
2024-08-20 - 2024-08-23
Partnered with the IALD, dive into the intricate world of education, design expertise and photometric knowledge amidst the evolving landscape of connectivity, sustainability, and artificial intelligence.
Empower Your Teaching with Expertise, Innovation, and Illuminating Didactics
Discover attractive teaching methods for architectural lighting with ERCO’s four-day workshop for lighting educators! Elevate your teaching skills in architectural lighting planning and technology at our specialized workshop designed for educators.
Join the ERCO team for an enlightening experience filled with knowledge exchange and innovative didactics, ensuring you leave empowered to inspire your students.

Street & Area Lighting Conference
2024-09-22 - 2024-09-25
2024 Street & Area Lighting Conference

The IES Street and Area Lighting Conference appeals to a broad spectrum of attendees with a primary focus of improving outdoor lighting. The conference program provides outdoor lighting training classes, seminars, networking sessions and an exhibit hall
Attendees come from across the country and internationally representing utilities, municipalities, DOTs, consulting and engineering firms, research firms, manufacturing firms and educational institutions.
Full Conference registration includes food & drink throughout the event.
Why you should Attend SALC

The IES Street & Area Lighting Conference (SALC) is the premier event that brings together decision-makers and their supporting teams from public and private sector utility companies, municipalities, and departments of transport to explore the latest developments, research, and trends in the street and area lighting industry and learn about the implementation of new technologies and solutions that will enable safer, greener, and more resilient lighting systems, at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis, September 22-25, 2024. ​
SALC allows the lighting community to come together to explore the deployment of lighting technologies that provide better roadway illumination, improve system reliability, promote sustainability, and increase operational efficiency and productivity.​
The Conference features a robust program that includes:
• New technology introductions • Technical presentations, panel discussions • Summaries of cutting-edge research and case studies of other projects that would be relevant to our system and customers • The latest industry standards and trends, helping give a new perspective and better-informed skills to implement into current projects.
Plus the largest and most focused showcase of suppliers to all aspects of this industry!
Don’t wait any longer – register now!

Chicago Illumination Awards Dinner
2024-09-26 08:00 - 18:00
Save the date for the Chicago Illumination Awards Dinner on September 26 at The Dalcy.
For more information, visit the IES Chicago Section website.

IALD Enlighten Americas 2024
2024-10-17 - 2024-10-19
The pinnacle of the lighting design industry’s leading conference series, EA24 offers a comprehensive and enriching experience for hundreds of attending professionals from around the world.
As a most valued educational opportunity, Enlighten conferences provide industry professionals with insights into the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in architectural lighting design. Attendees enhance their knowledge and skills through workshops, seminars, and presentations. Innovation and excellence in lighting design are recognized and celebrated at the annual IALD Awards presentation. Featured talks and presentations by industry leaders and renowned designers serve as a source of inspiration, sparking creativity and innovation.
Held in the warm, sunny, and inviting Rancho Bernardo region of northern San Diego, IALD Enlighten Americas 2024 will surely be another unforgettable and enriching professional convention experience.
Make plans to spend 17 to 19 October with the IALD and the leading edge of the lighting design community. Let the IALD Enlighten Americas 2024 experience #SparkInspiration within you.
Registration opens in June; save the date and check back soon.

OLEDs World Summit
2024-10-22 - 2024-10-23
Smithers is excited to present the 2024 OLEDs World Summit hosted on October 22 and 23 in Palm Springs, California! As the longest running conference dedicated to the lighting and display industry, the OLEDs World Summit is the only place to get a comprehensive view of the current OLED market, innovations for the future, and a closer look at competing and emergent technologies. With a focus on connection with discussion-leading panels, designated networking breaks, an included networking reception and lunch, and a space for exhibitors to display new products and solution, this event is not one to miss.
For more information visit https://www.oledsworldsummit.com/home

2024 Aviation Lighting Committee Fall Conference
2024-10-27 - 2024-11-01
The Fall Meeting is a fantastic opportunity to network with more than 300 of the aviation lighting industry’s best electricians, engineers, and manufacturers. With presentations, panels, and discussions across a diverse cross-section of industry topics, the Fall Meeting is a valuable time for industry collaboration.
We dedicate a few hours every year as a day show with opportunities to meet face-to-face with the more than 30 manufacturers and vendors typically in attendance. See last year’s agenda for a guide to a typical Fall Meeting.

LightFair 2025
2025-05-04 - 2025-05-08
This five-day event is the perfect blend of commercial and architectural lighting, providing industry suppliers more opportunities to innovate, learn, and set new standards in lighting design and technology applications.
With more than 500 exhibiting companies and thousands of top buyers, LightFair is North America’s largest event for architectural and commercial lighting. Focusing primarily on forward-looking innovations, an experience-oriented exhibition space, a great many new products, networking, and a wide range of training opportunities, LightFair sets new standards for light design and innovative lighting technologies in the United States.
Join the best and the brightest in architectural and commercial lighting at LightFair. Discover the latest lighting products, solutions, and technologies at the industry’s most inclusive and immersive lighting trade show and conference. Choose from self-paced exploration, curated tours, networking events, 100+ hours of education and inspiration-packed programming designed by the IES and IALD at a lighting show like no other.
