IESNYC Members to Present at LEDucation 2026
IESNYC members will be sharing their expertise at the upcoming LEDucation Conference, virtually (April 9–10) and in-person (April 14–15) — contributing to a dynamic lineup of educational sessions and discussions. As leaders and innovators in the lighting community, these members will present insights drawn from their professional experience, covering emerging technologies, tools and strategies, and best practices in lighting design, and the evolving role of lighting in the built environment.
Their participation highlights the strength and depth of knowledge within the IESNYC community and reinforces our members commitment to advancing lighting education.
Be sure to join these sessions and support fellow IESNYC members as they help shape the conversation around the future of lighting at the LEDucation Conference.
IESNYC PROUDLY SUPPORTS LEDUCATION 2026 AS AN EDUCATIONAL SPONSOR
IESNYC members are invited to register for an Exhibit Hall Access Pass as complimentary guests available only with pre-registration.
Lighting Design for Revit using TM32 and IFC
Friedrich Wilhelm Bremecker, DIAL
Lighting design requires both specialized expertise and dedicated tools. Learn how to bridge architecture and lighting while ensuring compliance with TM-32.
Virtual Thursday, April 9, 2026 | 10:15 am - 11:15 am ET
Credits 1 LU | Elective
Panel Discussion
Hospitality Lighting Case Studies at Scale: Dynamic Lighting on Network Controls
Mark Simpson, Celano Designs | Tyler Andrews, PoE Texas | Joe Herbst, PoE Texas
Member Mark Simpson joins a panel discussion to present two successful luxury hospitality project case studies focused on the user experience using current PoE in lighting controls. Learn why luxury clients have chosen to invest in lighting amenities
Virtual Friday, April 10, 2026 | 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm ET
Credits: 1.5 LU | HSW
Panel Discussion
Lighting’s Blurred Lines: Where Design Ends and Consultation Begins
Scott Hay, Reveal Design Group | Michael Hennes, CBBLD | C. Brooke Silber, Borealis Studio – BR+A | Dorothy Underwood, KGM Lighting | JP Bedell, SDA Lighting & Controls
This panel will debate whether defining roles more clearly could help protect design integrity, clarify contracts, and reflect real-world project scopes—from performance specs in back-of-house areas to design-intensive, no-substitution zones in key features.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 | 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Credits 1.5 LU | Elective
Panel Discussion
Whose Daylight Is It Anyway?
Scope, Money, and Control Across the Design Team
Michael Mehl, LightBox Studios | Brian Stacy, Arup | Doug Kafka, Lutron | Ryan Merluza, M Moser Associates
Michael Mehl and Brian Stacy are part of a panel to unpack scope, risk, and responsibility for daylight design and control integration. Learn why electric lighting rarely performs as intended without coordinated window treatments and smart controls, and how to specify, contract, and commission accordingly.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 | 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm ET
Credits 1.5 LU | HSW
Bright Ideas Need Safe Spaces – Building a Culture of Creativity
David Seok, The Lighting Practice | Rebecca Mintz, Peak Wavelength Strategies/George Mason University
Learn what distinguishes teams that consistently produce innovative work from those that stall. Attendees will gain tools to cultivate environments where experimentation is encouraged, burnout is reduced, and engagement is high.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 | 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm ET
Credits 1 LU | Elective
Panel Discussion
21st Century Lighting Technology and Historic Artifacts, Fine Art, Ancient Infrastructure
Megan Carroll, IES | Amy Nelson, The Metropolitan Museum of Art | Naomi Miller PNNL, FIES, FIALD, Naomi Miller Lighting Design
Learn technology’s impact and opportunity illuminating ancient art and objects in old infrastructure and new construction; converting from incandescent to LEDs in a world class cultural institution.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 | 11:00 am - 12:30 pm ET
Credits 1.5 LU | HSW
The Broken Windows Theory as Applied to Lighting: Designing Environments that Signal Care
Francesca Bastianini, Sighte Studio
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 | 11:30 am - 12:30 pm ET
Credits: 1 LU | HSW
Learn strategies for working with municipalities and agencies in the relentless pursuit of efficiency and cost savings that can erode community pride and trust in public spaces.
TM-30 for Designers: A Phase by Phase Approach
Jason Livingston, Studio T+L, LLC
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 | 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm ET
Credits 1 LU | HSW
Jason Livingston will review LP-30 and provide a phase-by-phase explanation of how lighting designers can integrate TM-30 into their design workflow. Examples of deliverables for each phase are included—and discounts on the purchase of TM-30 and LP-30!
