LEDucation 2024
March 19 - 20, 2024, New York, USA
Lumen Gala 2024
June 20, 2024, New York, USA
IES24 | The Lighting Conference
August 15-17, New York Marriott Marquis, Times Square
Lightovation: Dallas International Lighting Show
January 10 - 14, 2024, Dallas, TX, USA
ArchLIGHT Summit 2024
September 17 - 18, 2024, Dallas, Texas, USA
AIA Conference on Architecture 2024
June 5 – 8, 2024, Washington D.C., USA
ASLA Conference on Landscape Architecture
October 6 - 9, 2024, Washington D.C., USA
EVENTS
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AIA Conference on Architecture 2025
June 4 – 7, 2025, Boston, MassachusettsJoin us at the AIA25 Expo June 5–6 in Boston, where you’ll connect with thousands of architectural and design decision-makers looking for technical expertise, new products, and project solutions. Unmatched access to architects Exhibit at AIA25! AIA25 is the premier event for the AEC industry. Connect with thousands of architectural, engineering, construction, and design decision-makers looking for technical expertise, new products, and project solutions at the expo, June 5-6. AIA25 is your opportunity to connect with—and sell to—a highly qualified audience of AEC professionals. - Get your product specified in projects across the world - Network and meet new architects and buyers - Showcase thought leadership.
NeoCon 2025
June 9 - 11, 2025, Chicago, IL, USAThe Forefront of Design With nearly 1 million square feet of exhibition space, NeoCon features game-changing products and services from more than 400 leading companies and emerging players as well as industry partners — providing unparalleled access to the latest and most innovative solutions in commercial design. Inspiration and Knowledge Sharing In today’s rapidly changing world, there is certainly much to discuss, evaluate, and learn. NeoCon offers a compelling series of highly topical and inspirational programs led by global thought-leaders from diverse backgrounds, offering world-class expertise and insight into today’s most relevant topics. Connecting the Design Community NeoCon serves as the hub for the commercial design community, uniting its designers, architects, end-users, manufacturers, dealers, service providers, associations, educators, students and media each year in June. The NeoCon community remains connected year-round online and onsite at THE MART.
Light! Design Expo 2025
June 12, 2025, San Francisco, California, USANorthern California’s Premier Architectural Lighting and Design Show On June 12, 2025 from 11:30AM – 8:OOPM, IES San Francisco Section’s Light! Design Expo returns to Pier 27 on San Francisco’s Embarcadero, with its beautiful panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay and waterfront. This exciting annual expo showcases the latest in architectural lighting products, attracts a wide range of design professionals, and is the only architectural lighting products show in Northern California. This exciting event for the design community is becoming known as one of the best lighting shows in the US.
IES25 | The Lighting Conference
August 21 - 23, 2025, Anaheim, California| Anaheim MarriottJoin us August 21-23, 2025 in sunny Anaheim, CA for IES' annual conference, IES25: The Lighting Conference, the preeminent conference for all things lighting, from research to design to technology and more - a true state of the industry event. Our three day event includes a day of hands-on workshops, two days of educational sessions and technical papers & presentations, exhibits by leading manufacturers, Emerging Professionals Day, the Leadership Forum, and the industry benchmarking illumination Awards Gala.
CEDIA Expo 2025
Expo: September 4-6 | Conference: September 3-5, Denver, ColoradoProducts. Education. Networking. At CEDIA Expo, you don’t have to choose. Experience cutting-edge innovation, learn from top experts in the residential technology industry, and connect with like-minded smart home pros in one place. CEDIA Expo 2025 will take September 4-6, 2025 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, CO, and will be co-located with Commercial Integrator Expo for the third year in a row. The CEDIA Smart Home Technology Conference will take place September 3-5, 2025.
The NECA Show 2025
September 12- 14, 2025, Chicago, IllinoisPower Your Way to More Sales The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) is the voice of the $225 billion electrical construction industry which is made up of 70,000 electrical contracting firms employing over 650,000 electrical workers. We bring power, light, and communication technology to buildings and communities across the U.S. NECA opens its doors each year and invites all aspects of the electrical industry to meet and discuss the constant changes and growth opportunities in electrical construction work. The NECA Show is the #1 industry “must-attend“ event of the year.
ArchLIGHT Summit 2025
September 16 - 17, 2025, Dallas, Texas, USAArchLIGHT Summit is a new commercial and architectural lighting event dedicated to delivering a dynamic, interactive, inclusive and collaborative experience for lighting designers and specifiers, interior designers and architects. Created and hosted by Dallas Market Center, ArchLIGHT Summit will showcase new products from leading commercial brands reflecting the latest lighting trends and technologies, combined with a full slate of accredited educational and hands-on experiential sessions facilitated by the sharpest minds in design and lighting.
IES Street & Area Lighting Conference 2025
September 21 - 24, 2025, New Orleans, LouisianaIES's 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. All of our attendees are vitally interested in learning about your products and services and include decision makers from investor owned, regulated electric companies, unregulated marketing affiliates, cooperatives, municipal utilities, independent contractors and consultants.
ASLA Conference on Landscape Architecture 2025
October 10 - 13, 2025, New Orleans, LouisianaAt ASLA, we are dedicated to advancing the landscape architecture profession and enhancing the natural and built environments. Join us as we work together to shape the future of our communities and the world. — Kona Gray, FASLA, PLA, ASLA President Founded in 1899, ASLA is the professional association for landscape architects in the United States, representing more than 15,000 members. Landscape architects lead the planning, design, and stewardship of healthy, equitable, safe, and resilient environments. We are excited to return to New Orleans for the ASLA 2025 Conference on Landscape Architecture on October 10-13, 2025.PAST EVENTS-
NAED National Meeting
May 20 - 22, 2025, Marco Island, FloridaThe National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED) is dedicated to helping progressive distributors overcome business obstacles by delivering resources so they can own their customer. We support our members through leading-edge approaches to effectively meet personalized educational and leadership development demands. Whether through online classes, expanded research, benchmarking and data analytics capabilities, or conferences and other networking opportunities, NAED empowers members – arming them with a competitive, long-term advantage. Electrical distribution is a multi-billion dollar industry, made up of solution providers – from salespeople, product experts, skilled and technical professionals – to warehouse associates and drivers. We help our members by creating the knowledge electrical distributors need to improve their long-term competitive advantage: - Identify and explain trends and insights from a larger economy to a broader perspective for the industry. - Develop an understanding of contractors’ challenges so distributors can deliver valuable solutions and services. - Administer educational programs that develop employees and focus on leadership. - Define relevant issues and assist in navigating the regulatory environment. We assist our members by transferring knowledge and insight through a variety of networking channels: - Use leading-edge approaches with education to meet the demands for our members. - Create the best distributor networking opportunities - Employ a learner focused approach to leadership and workforce education programs NAED – Your Success is Our Passion
LightFair 2025
May 6 - 8, 2025, Las Vegas, NevadaLightFair returns in 2025, lighting up Las Vegas, May 4 - 8, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. 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. 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.
IESLA Product Fair
April 10, 2025, Los Angeles, California, USAWe are a not-for-profit organization dedicated to all aspects of the Art and Science of Illumination. Our strength is our diversified membership consisting of engineers, architects, designers, educators, students, contractors, distributors, utility personnel, manufacturers, and scientists, all contributing to the mission of the society: to advance knowledge and disseminate information of the improvement of the lighted environment to the benefit of everyone.
Euroluce 2025
April 8 — 13, 2025, Milan, ItalyFrom 8th to 13th April 2025 the event that showcases light not just as a technological and functional element but especially as an aesthetic dimension, an emotional force and determining factor for the comfort of our spaces. First held in 1976, Euroluce is the International Lighting Exhibition which, thanks to the more than 300 exhibitors, among the leading brands in the sector at international level, narrates the evolution of light in the domestic space, sparking research and innovation and reflection on the design culture in this particular field. Light is, in fact, increasingly becoming central to our hyper-connected world, to thinking around sustainability, and to digitisation processes, as well as to holistic thinking around people’s wellbeing – light influences our perceptions, performance, preferences, behaviours and our moods. These days the work of a lighting designer not only embraces technological evolution but also philosophical reflection around light, in order to come up with new concepts that will change the way lighting devices are designed in the future. All this is beautifully interpreted by the wide range of goods on exhibit, ranging from the latest outdoor, indoor, interior, industrial, theatrical and events lighting devices, lighting devices for the hospital sector, for special uses such as lighting systems, light sources and software for lighting technologies.
LEDucation 2025
March 18 & 19, 2025, New York, NYLEDucation Is Presented By the Designers Lighting Forum of New York Organized by the Designers Lighting Forum of New York, LEDucation is the ultimate marketplace for solid-state lighting innovations, giving industry professionals a chance to experience new technologies as well as continue their education through a wide range of accredited seminars. LEDucation is a non-profit event, and its proceeds help stimulate future LED advancements by supporting a variety of grants, scholarships and lighting programs.
Lightapalooza
January 20 - 23, 2025, Dallas, Texas, USAIt's that time! Registration is open! At Lightapalooza 2025, the most progressive custom electronics integrators, high quality lighting manufacturers, lighting designers, specifiers, buying groups, rep firms, architects and designers will gather in Dallas to engage in education, training and certification in home illumination, natural light optimization and energy control. Our purpose remains the same. To provide attendees with the knowledge, valuable relationships and confidence to move forward in evolving and growing their businesses by better serving clients.
Lightovation: Dallas International Lighting Show
January 8 - 11, 2025, Dallas, Texas, USAEach January and June, Dallas Market Center hosts the largest residential lighting show in North America, encompassing 1 million square feet of exhibits representing all categories of lighting for home and hospitality environments: indoor and outdoor, decorative and architectural, plus ceiling fans, lighting controls, light sources, and smart and connected lighting systems. No wonder Dallas Market Center is renowned as the home of lighting! A special Interior Designer Preview Day on Tuesday, January 7, will offer trade-focused programming, tours and networking opportunities.
LDI Show 2024
December 4 - 10, 2023, Las Vegas Convention Center - West HallWelcome to the Ultimate Sandbox for Live Event Gearheads, Creatives, and Innovators. LDI® is the catalyst that connects the entire live entertainment, design, and technology community with manufacturers of state-of-the-art gear, and professional training from industry leaders. Offering an exclusive opportunity to demo and preview the newest gear for the next season, while providing you with the best in cutting-edge training from top industry pros that only LDI can provide. Join us to experience live event technology nirvana.
Light + LED Expo India 2024
November 21 - 23, 2024, Yashobhoomi, Delhi, IndiaLight + LED Expo India is here to present India's biggest showcase of the latest design trends and innovations. An industry favourite, the expo will unfold abundant business opportunities while curating exclusive knowledge exchange programmes. More about Light + LED Expo India! Light + LED Expo India is one of the largest shows on lighting. It has envisaged to build a great knowledge sharing, networking, and sourcing platform for the passionate and enthusiastic professionals of the lighting industry to work for the growth and betterment of the lighting industry in India. It brings together the largest players in the lighting industry to showcase their latest technologies and innovations. It is a must-visit show of the year, an ideal platform that will not only give you technical insights about the fastest and most rapidly growing industry but also showcase the emerging trends and technologies.
Canada Light Expo 2024
November 13-15, 2024, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada“Canada’s Premier Expo on Smart Lighting & LED Solutions” serves as a distinctive platform, bringing together industry leaders, professionals, and innovators to explore, collaborate, and exchange insights into the latest advancements shaping the future of lighting technology. As pioneers and visionaries unite, the Exhibition in Canada propels the lighting industry towards a brighter and more sustainable future. This is where innovation and sustainability converge at the forefront of the lighting industry. The expo is dedicated to showcasing the latest advancements in the industry. The expo not only serves as a showcase of innovations but also functions as a catalyst for industry growth. By bringing together diverse stakeholders, the event stimulates collaborations, partnerships, and business opportunities that contribute to the overall expansion and development of the smart lighting and LED solutions sector. As attendees immerse themselves in the latest advancements and engage in collaborative endeavors, they collectively contribute to a brighter, more sustainable, and technologically advanced tomorrow.
Greenbuild International Conference & Expo 2024
November 12-15, 2024, Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA, USAThe Greenbuild International Conference + Expo is specifically designed to keep participants at the forefront of the industry covering sustainability, resilience, health, and wellness in the spaces where we live, work, learn and play.
NYControlled
October 29, 2024, New York City, USANYControlled is a controls-focused, one-day show aimed at a broad range of professionals looking to see the latest lighting controls technology and products, learn about the rapidly changing industry through a series of technical lectures from respected experts, and interact with the top manufacturers and minds in the industry. Brought to you jointly by the IESNYC and DLFNY, the event responds directly to the demand for concrete, practical information without distractions, making education accessible and inspiring for all lighting professionals.
Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition)
October 27 - 30, 2024, Hong KongLight Up Every Opportunity The HKTDC Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition) and the HKTDC Hong Kong International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo together form a world-renowned lighting marketplace that presents an extensive array of innovative and state-of-the-art lighting products and solutions, creating dazzling business opportunities for buyers to explore.
NALMCO Annual Convention & Trade Show
October 20 - 23, 2024, Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate Champions Gate, FloridaJoin us in celebrating NALMCO’s 71st Annual Convention with our special 70th Anniversary video! Discover why NALMCO conventions are must-attend events and the invaluable benefits of NALMCO membership. Dive into our rich history, highlighting seven decades of excellence and innovation in the lighting industry. This inspiring video showcases the community, professional growth, and lasting impact that make NALMCO a pivotal organization for lighting professionals.
IALD Enlighten Americas 2024
October 17 - 19, 2024, San Diego, California, USAThe pinnacle of the lighting design industry’s leading conference series, EA24 will offer a comprehensive and enriching experience for hundreds of attending professionals from around the world. As a most valued educational opportunity, Enlighten conferences provide a platform for industry professionals to gain insights into the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in architectural lighting design. Through workshops, seminars, and presentations, attendees can enhance their knowledge and skills. Featured talks and presentations by industry leaders and renowned designers serve as a source of inspiration, sparking creativity and innovation. The three-day event brings together a diverse group of professionals from various sectors of the lighting design industry, including designers, manufacturers, architects, engineers, and researchers. This creates a valuable networking environment where attendees can connect, share experiences, and establish new relationships. Since 2022, Enlighten conferences also feature curated exhibitions and showcases of the latest lighting products, technologies, and solutions. This allows attendees to stay updated on advancements in the field, get hands-on experience with new products, and provide direct feedback to manufacturers. Held in the warm, sunny, and inviting Rancho Bernardo region of northern San Diego, IALD Enlighten Americas 2024 is certain to be another unforgettable and enriching professional convention experience. Make plans for you and your colleagues to spend 17 to 19 October with the IALD and the leading edge of the lighting design community at the Rancho Bernardo Inn, and let the IALD Enlighten Americas 2024 experience #SparkInspiration within you.
ASLA Conference on Landscape Architecture 2024
October 6 - 9, 2024, Washington D.C., USAThe ASLA Conference on Landscape Architecture is the largest gathering of landscape architects and allied professionals in the world with more than 6,000 attendees—all coming together to learn, celebrate, build relationships, and strengthen friendships of our incredibly varied professional community. Visit more than 240+ exhibitors showcasing products and services exclusively for landscape architects.
The NECA Show 2024
September 28 - October 1, 2024, San Diego, California, USAPower Your Way to More Sales Still the undisputed leader in the electrical construction industry, the NECA Show continues to grow. Tap into an unequaled pool of highly qualified electrical professionals who are actively looking for products, technologies, equipment, and solutions at the industry’s largest event in North America. Each year, NECA invites the entire industry to see the newest products and services, talk with company execs, and compare competitive products to find the right solution that benefits their firm’s efficiency and profitability. The NECA Show is where leaders of the $202 billion electrical construction industry convene each year to discuss the ever-changing, ever-growing, business climate. Year over year, our attendees’ scope of work continues to expand with more power, light, and communication technology opportunities across the U.S. and beyond. The evolution in electrical construction is happening here.
American Lighting Association (ALA) Conference 2024
September 22 - 24, 2024, Palm Beach, Florida, USAThe American Lighting Association is a trade association representing the residential lighting industry, serving members and their customers, and working to protect and advance the industry, while promoting the sale and proper application of quality lighting products. ALA makes it possible for companies in the lighting industry to: - Increase their share of the market - Develop effective public relations programs to increase consumers' awareness of lighting and sell more products through the showroom channel of distribution - Benefit from low-cost, convenient sales and design training opportunities - Monitor the actions of legislative and regulatory bodies and receive representation in the industry's best interest during negotiations - Encourage the continuing development and proper use of safe, energy-efficient products The association's strategic objectives are organized into three categories - Public Affairs, Education and Organizational Affairs - and are updated by an executive committee each year with input from members and professional staff. The current strategic objectives may be viewed online in the Action Agenda. If you are interested in becoming a member of the American Lighting Association, learn more here.
ArchLIGHT Summit 2024
September 17 - 18, 2024, Dallas, Texas, USAArchLIGHT Summit is a new commercial and architectural lighting event dedicated to delivering a dynamic, interactive, inclusive and collaborative experience for lighting designers and specifiers, interior designers and architects. Created and hosted by Dallas Market Center, ArchLIGHT Summit will showcase new products from leading commercial brands reflecting the latest lighting trends and technologies, combined with a full slate of accredited educational and hands-on experiential sessions facilitated by the sharpest minds in design and lighting.
CEDIA Expo 2024
Expo: September 5-7 | Conference: September 4-6, Denver, Colorado, USACEDIA Expo, the only show dedicated to residential tech, will connect home tech pros in Denver, CO, September 5-7, 2024. The CEDIA All Access Conference will run September 4-6, 2024. CEDIA Expo 2024 will also be co-located with Commercial Integrator Expo.
The Energy Expo 2024
August 21 - 22, 2024, Miami, Florida, USAThe Energy Expo (6th edition) in Miami, Florida, comes as an in-person physical tradeshow to serve your energy clean needs, in the proper place, at the proper time. Equipment, technologies, products, and education will be presented for the SOLAR, ENERGY STORAGE, EV CHARGING, CLEAN ENERGY, ENERGY SAVING & SMART TECH industries. It is the only tradeshow and conference in the western hemisphere serving United States PLUS Latin American / Caribbean markets (comprised by more of 45 countries). It works to CONNECT Manufacturers & Distributors with Buyers, Professionals, Dealers, Municipalities, Contractors, Installers and Potential Reps. from the served markets. The tradeshow takes place on August 21 & 22, 2024 and the extended educational program starts on August 21, 2024, with the University Day. The upcoming edition also features developments and opportunities for startups, emerging companies, and distributorship networks in ALL The Americas.
IES24 | The Lighting Conference
August 15-17, New York Marriott Marquis, Times SquareTake the Stage with Your Knowledge! 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 in New York City, 15 – 17 August, 2024, as a speaker for conference sessions, pre-conference workshops, or technical papers & presentations. We are excited to announce that we are now accepting speaker and workshop submissions for IES24! We are on the lookout for dynamic and enthusiastic presenters who can deliver powerful and compelling sessions. Proposals are currently being accepted for the following conference activities: • Conference Sessions – 60 min • Pre-Conference Workshops = 3 – 6 hours Submissions for technical papers, technical presentations and posters will be opened in March 2024.
Lumen Gala 2024
June 20, 2024, New York, New York, USASince 1968, the IESNYC Lumen Awards program has publicly recognized lighting design members whose exceptional professionalism, ingenuity and originality in lighting design has culminated in some of the world’s most innovative lighting projects. We invite you to join the ranks of this esteemed group of designers by submitting your most innovative, inspiring, and outstanding lighting designs!
Light! Design Expo 2024
June 20, 2024, San Francisco, California, USANORTHERN CALIFORNIA’S PREMIER ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTING AND DESIGN SHOW On June 20, 2024 from 11:30AM – 8:OOPM, IES San Francisco Section’s Light! Design Expo returns to Pier 27 on San Francisco’s Embarcadero, with its beautiful panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay and waterfront. This exciting annual expo showcases the latest in architectural lighting products, attracts a wide range of design professionals, and is the only architectural lighting products show in Northern California. This exciting event for the design community is becoming known as one of the best lighting shows in the US.
NeoCon 2024
June 10 - 12, 2024, Chicago, IL, USANeoCon has served as the world’s leading platform and most important event of the year for the commercial interior design industry since 1969. The Forefront of Design With nearly 1 million square feet of exhibition space, NeoCon features game-changing products and services from more than 400 leading companies and emerging players as well as industry partners — providing unparalleled access to the latest and most innovative solutions in commercial design. Inspiration and Knowledge Sharing In today’s rapidly changing world, there is certainly much to discuss, evaluate, and learn. NeoCon offers a compelling series of highly topical and educational programs presented by top A&D professionals and thought leaders. Connecting the Design Community NeoCon serves as the hub for the commercial design community, uniting its designers, architects, end-users, manufacturers, dealers, service providers, associations, educators, students and media each year in June. The NeoCon community remains connected year-round online and onsite at THE MART. NeoCon is proud to partner with the best organizations in the industry
Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition 2024
June 09 - 12, 2024, Guangzhou, ChinaGet ready for the most anticipated event in lighting industry! Pre-register GILE 2024 today to guarantee your spot and explore a plethora of other captivating events waiting for you.
AIA Conference on Architecture 2024
June 5 – 8, 2024, Washington D.C., USAWe often talk about the future. This conference is where the AEC industry gathers to define it, design it, and connect across industries to build it. Join us in Washington, D.C., June 5–8, 2024, for the architecture and design event of the year!