OTHER EVENTS AND NEWS

2025–26 Guiding Lights Wrapup: More Inclusive with More Events

When the second cycle of the Guiding Lights Circle closed in June 2026, the required meetings ended. The relationships, by all accounts, did not. And the numbers reveal the program’s ongoing momentum.

ELA + Synergy Trade Show

September 30 + October 1, 2026. Join the ELA + Synergy team for the best in lighting, controls, and shades. Every detail is curated with your projects in mind!

In Case You Missed It: Inside the Lighting Design of PENN 2

More than 25 lighting professionals joined the IESNYC for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of PENN 2, exploring the lighting design behind one of New York City's most exciting redevelopment projects.

Illuminating the Stage: A Look Back at IESNYC's Inaugural Drag Trivia Night

One of the standout events of the season, IESNYC’s first-ever Drag Lighting Trivia Night brought the local lighting community together for an evening that was equal parts competitive and celebratory.

LEDucation 2027 Call for Speakers

DEADLINE: September 15, 2026. Shape the conversation at LEDucation 2027. Speaker proposals are officially open for the 2027 Conference. Present virtually or in person at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York City.

Registration for IES26 is Open

Join IES August 13-15 in Denver, CO for IES’ annual conference, IES26:, the preeminent conference for all things lighting, from research to design to technology and more.

IES Webinar PNNL: The Growing Body of Research on Near Infrared and How it Could Change Lighting Practice

August 20, 2026. This presentation will introduce the science of photobiomodulation, outlining what is currently known and what could change in the future.

Registration Open: 2026 IES Street & Area Lighting Conference

Early Bird Registration through July 15th. Join IES in Phoenix, November 8-11, for the only forum specific to the interests and challenges facing outdoor lighting professionals.

New York City Members to Speak at IES26

August 13–15. Several of our members and Thesis Award recipients will take the stage to share their expertise at the IES Annual Conference. There is still time to register and attend