2024 Events
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Lewis Latimer House Museum
3441 137th Street
Queens, NY 11354
June 15
The Lewis Latimer House Juneteenth Reopening Celebration
The Lewis Latimer House Museum is reopening after months of renovation. We invite you to celebrate with us at our Juneteenth Reopening Celebration as we unveil our newly designed space!
11:30AM - 8:00PM
PIER 27
James R. Herman Cruise Terminal
The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA
Attendance is Free!
June 20
Northern 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. Edward Bartholomew will be speaking at 6:00pm and leading the Light+Justice night walk.
June 19-22
Dallas Market Center
2100 Stemmons Freeway
Dallas, TX 75207
Lightovation: Dallas International Lighting Show
Dallas Market Center is renowned as the International Home of Lighting. Thousands of lighting professionals travel to Dallas each January and June for the largest residential lighting show in the Western Hemisphere. Discover innovative product lines and experience the most comprehensive collection of lighting--indoor and outdoor, decorative and architectural, plus ceiling fans, controls, light sources, and smart and connected lighting systems.
August 15-17
Marriott Marquis
1535 Broadway
New York, NY 10036
Book your hotel room by July 22 to secure these great rates!
IES24 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 and two days of educational sessions and technical papers & presentations, with up to 24 CEU’s available!
In addition to the learning opportunities, IES24 is home to the world-renowned Industry Progress Report, with leading manufacturers, exhibits and reception, Emerging Professionals Day, the Leadership Forum, and the industry benchmarking Illumination Awards and Gala.
September 22-25
Marriott Marquis
265 Peachtree Center Ave NE
Atlanta, GA. 30303
Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) Street & Area Lighting Conference 2024
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. The IES Street and Area Lighting Conference is the only forum specific to the interests and challenges facing outdoor lighting professionals
October 17-19
Rancho Bernardo Inn
17550 Bernardo Oaks Dr
San Diego, CA 92128
IALD Enlighten Americas 2024
The International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) Enlighten Americas conference is an annual assembly focused on fostering education, networking, and creativity within the realm of architectural lighting design. This event promises to stimulate and inspire, featuring sessions conducted by professionals and experts from the field.
Topics range widely, addressing the technical, artistic, and practical aspects of lighting design - from understanding the environmental impacts of artificial light at night to exploring the application of light in diverse architectural contexts. This conference offers an immersive journey, expertly curated to promote knowledge exchange, thought leadership, and professional growth in the field of lighting design.
2025 Events
March 18-19
New York Hilton Midtown Hotel
NY, NY
LEDucation 2025
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.
In addition to the exhibition, LEDucation 2025 offers an extensive conference program. Attendees can choose from dozens of sessions, available both virtually and in-person, spread over four days. These sessions are designed to cater to a diverse range of interests and expertise levels, making it an educational hub for all attendees.
June 12
Pier 27
San Francisco, CA
Light! Design Expo
The Light! Design Expo is an annual event hosted by the San Francisco Section of the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) that showcases the latest in architectural lighting products. The expo is free to attend and is open to the architecture, design, and construction community. Featuring a variety of product showcases and free seminars, the expo is a great way to learn about the latest trends in architectural lighting.
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.
October 9-11
Tuscon, AZ
IALD Enlighten Americas 2024
Created exclusively by and for lighting design professionals, the IALD Enlighten Conferences are a leading series of boutique educational and networking events held annually in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. These are the events where the community comes together to learn, share ideas, and explore solutions with like-minded people passionate about light.
Intimate by design, registrations are capped at under 500 attendees, allowing for deeper discussions with colleagues and thought-provoking presentations from industry experts on crucial topics, moving architectural lighting design into the future.