Events / Shows
Following are shows, conferences, seminars, etc. which may be of interest to
people in the lighting industry. For more information, please contact the person
or organization at the telephone number listed.
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JULY 2009
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July 6 - July 7 :
Coopersburg, Pa. – Developing the Market for Commercial Lighting Controls workshop. Designed for builders and electrical contractors, this session helps attendees identify the opportunities for increased lighting control sales. The course offers specification and layout control strategies for various applications using Lutron’s GRAFIK Eye®, LCP, EPS, and EcoSystem product families, and aids attendees in constructing an accurate bill of materials using product literature and on-line tools. Fee: $300. For more information, call (610) 282-6280, or visit www.lutron.com/lci
July 7 - July 8 :
Streetsboro, Ohio – Fundamentals of Metal Halide for the Specification Professional. Held at the Venture Lighting® Institute, this session covers the history of metal halide, product lines, ballast basics, engineering differences, terminology, and lighting legislation, as well as a factory tour. Fee: $250. For more information, contact Amanda Foust at (440) 836-7523, or visit theVLI.com
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AUGUST 2009
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August 4 - August 6 :
Nela Park, Cleveland – Fundamentals of Commercial and Industrial Lighting conference. Designed for newcomers to the industry, this class provides basic product and application training. Through lectures and full-scale demonstrations, attendees learn terminology as well as measurements and color plus gain an overview of major light source families and systems, economics, and application modules for retail, office, industrial, and outdoor lighting. Held at the GE Lighting & Electrical Institute, the session offers 1.5 CEU. Fee: $550. For more information, call (800) 255-1200, or visit www.gelighting.com/na/business_lighting/education_resources/conferences/schedule.htm
August 5 :
Streetsboro, Ohio – Retail & Display Metal Halide Systems. Learn about the newest track lighting technology in metal halide, the energy benefits, and how to design for positive shopping experiences at the Venture Lighting® Institute. Review trends in retail lighting and study bulbs, color, and sight. Fee: $250. For more information, contact Amanda Foust at (440) 836-7523, or visit the VLI.com
August 11 - August 13 :
Peachtree City, Ga. – Retail Lighting Solutions workshop. Held at Cooper Lighting’s The Source, this session helps attendees apply design techniques and current technologies, understand lamps and their operating characteristics, and review luminaires and applications as well as control systems. An evening workshop project permits attendees to analyze a variety of lighting designs in practice. Fee: $350
For more information, call (770) 486-4680, or visit www.cooperlighting.com/common/CLSourceCalendar.cfm
August 19 - August 21 :
Peachtree City, Ga. – Lighting Fundamentals, Lighting Basics seminar. Geared to newcomers to the industry or those in need of a refresher course, this event is held at Cooper Lighting’s The Source. It allows participants to actively apply skills learned in the sessions. Topics include lamps and ballasts, costs, terminology, optical control, and luminaires. Fee: $500. For more information, call (770) 486-4680, or visit www.cooperlighting.com/common/CLSourceCalendar.cfm
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SEPTEMBER 2009
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September 14 - September 15 :
Miami Beach – HD Boutique Expo & Conference. The intimate scale of this trade show provides a unique atmosphere for seeking manufacturers and artisans working for the hospitality marketplace. Presented by Hospitality Design, the event takes place at the Miami Beach Convention Center. For more information, visit www.hdboutique.com
September 23 - September 24 :
Streetsboro, Ohio – HID Lighting with Control Systems. Held at the Venture Lighting® Institute, this session covers ballast technology, pulse-start metal halide capabilities, energy design for control systems, and applications. Fee: $150. For more information, contact Amanda Foust at (440) 836-7523, or visit theVLI.com
September 24 - September 25 :
Toronto – IIDEX®/NeoCon® Canada. Presented by the Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario (ARIDO) and produced by MMPI Canada, this event includes 100+ exhibitors in the Light Canada section alone. A separate display on sustainable technologies for interior environments – Material World® – is sponsored by Materials Connexion. The show takes place at the Direct Energy Center. For more information, visit iidexneocon.com
September 24 - September 27 :
London – 100% Design (incorporating 100% Light). Staged at Earls Court, this show attracts nearly 26,000 visitors and features more than 400 exhibitors of contemporary interior design products. Within the show, 100% Details offers sustainable architectural resources; 100% Materials permits visitors to road test new technologies and substanaces; and 100% Futures showcases emerging talents from Europe. For more information, visit www.100percentdesign.co.uk
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OCTOBER 2009
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October 6 - October 8 :
LC Exam Prep course. Held at the GE Lighting & Electrical Institute, it provides a final review prior to taking the Lighting Certified (LC) exam administered by the National Council on the Qualifications for the Lighting Professions (NCQLP) in November. Experts will provide an overview of subject matter identified by NCQLP in the examination content outline. Topics include: survey/audit procedures; the lighting design process; financial analysis; installation and commissioning; operations and maintenance; and regulatory compliance. The fee is $550 and it offers 1.5 CEUs. For more information, call (800) 255-1200, or visit www.gelighting.com/na/business_lighting/education_resources/conferences/schedule.htm
October 7 - October 9 :
Peachtree City, Ga. – Lighting Fundamentals, Lighting Basics seminar. Geared to newcomers to the industry or those in need of a refresher course, this event is held at Cooper Lighting’s The Source. It allows participants to actively apply skills just learned. Topics covered include lamps and ballasts, costs, terminology, optical control, and luminaires. Fee: $500. For more information, call (770) 486-4680, or visit www.cooperlighting.com/common/CLSourceCalendar.cfm
October 8 - October 10 :
Rohnert Park, Calif. – IALD Enlighten Americas 2009. Scheduled for the Doubletree Hotel, Sonoma Wine Country, the International Association of Lighting Designers’ conference offers three curriculum tracks, 12 seminars, and workshops. The group is currently organizing its agenda and will have details by late summer. For more information, visit iald.org
October 12 - October 13 :
Irvine, Calif. – Developing the Market for Commercial Lighting Controls workshop. Designed for builders and electrical contractors, this session helps attendees identify the opportunities for increased lighting control sales. The course offers specification and layout control strategies for various applications using Lutron’s GRAFIK Eye®, LCP, EPS, and EcoSystem product families, and helps attendees construct an accurate bill of materials using product literature and on-line tools. Fee: $300. For more information, call (610) 282-6280, or visit www.lutron.com/lci
October 12 - October 13 :
Nela Park, Cleveland – Lighting Retrofits conference. Staged at the GE Lighting & Electrical Institute, it unveils the latest technologies and energy-saving opportunities for retail, industrial, office, and healthcare illumination plans. EPACT is reviewed in detail, and guest speakers add perspectives on financing and utility trends. Tools for analyzing and cost-justification are demonstrated. Fee: $400. For more information, call (800) 255-1200, or visit www.gelighting.com/na/business_lighting/education_resources/conferences/schedule.htm
October 21 - October 22 :
Los Angeles – LightShow West. Scheduled for the Los Angeles Convention Center, this event targets the West Coast commercial lighting specification market. Show management, ExpoNation, has teamed with six major lighting agencies to offer a mix of manufacturers of commercial and architectural lighting products. For more information, visit lightshowwest.com
October 21 - October 22 :
Nela Park, Cleveland – Lighting for Healthcare Facilities conference. Offering 1.0 CEU credit for facility managers, designers, and maintenance supervisors, this session of the GE Lighting & Electrical Institute focuses on energy and maintenance cost reduction while maintaining or improving illumination quality. Special topics include lighting for the aging eye with guidelines for assisted living and skilled nursing facilities as well as electromagnetic compatibility issues. Fee: $400. For more information, call (800) 255-1200, or visit www.gelighting.com/na/business_lighting/education_resources/conferences/schedule.htm
October 27 - October 28 :
Streetsboro, Ohio – The Great Debate. This Venture Lighting® Institute class provides hands-on application design of competing pulse start metal halide and fluorescent systems. Two application studies are created by debate teams and reviewed for client benefits, lighting codes, and a best-system approach. Fee: $150. For more information, contact Amanda Foust at (440) 836-7523, or visit theVLI.com
October 28 - October 29 :
Baltimore – NeoCon® East 2009. Held at the Baltimore Convention Center, this trade show offers 300 exhibitors and nearly 50 accredited programs and seminars focused on government and commercial projects. It is composed of the Buildings Show®, GREENlife: Products for Sustainable Environments, and the Architectural Stone and Ceramic Tile Exposition. For more information, call (800) 677-6278, or visit www.neoconeast.com
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NOVEMBER 2009
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November 4 - November 5 :
Peachtree City, Ga. – Exterior Lighting Design Solutions workshop. Attendees study community-responsible design basics and principles of roadway, floodlighting, and landscape illumination in this course held at Cooper Lighting’s The Source. Current lamp and luminare technologies are also covered as well as an overview of computer-aided design tools. An evening class allows participants to analyze a variety of applications. Fee: $350. For more information, call (770) 486-4680, or visit www.cooperlighting.com/common/CLSourceCalendar.cfm
November 7 :
NCQLP Examination. The 2009 LC Handbook includes information about the exam as well as host cities and application materials. For more information, visit www.ncqlp.org
November 8 - November 10 :
New York City – International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show® (IHMRS) (Leadership Forum, November 7). Sponsored by the New York State Hospitality & Tourism Association, Hotel Association of New York City, and the American Hotel & Lodging Association, this event presents exhibitors of décor, technology, foodservice and equipment, linens, amenities, tableware, and other essentials. A roster of seminars encompasses the Hospitality Leadership Forum. The show is managed by GLM®. For more information, call (914) 421-3346, or visit www.ihmrs.com
November 11 - November 13 :
Phoenix – Greenbuild® International Conference & Expo. Three days of educational programming and workshops are joined by an extensive exhibition of energy-saving new products and technological innovations for commercial and residential markets. The event is sponsored by the U.S. Green Building Council, a nonprofit membership organization of corporations, builders, universities, government agencies, and other nonprofit organizations. For more information, visit www.greenbuildexpo.org
November 12 - November 13 :
Streetsboro, Ohio – Nighttime Design & Philosophies. Learning pulse-start solutions for exterior lighting applications at the Venture Lighting® Institute, attendees are also shown photopic and scotopic design concepts, and will work with AG132. Fee: $250. For more information, contact Amanda Foust at (440) 836-7523, or visit theVLI.com
November 15 - November 17 :
Seattle – 2009 IES Annual Conference. Realizing the Future – Research to Application is the theme of the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) meeting this year, scheduled for the Sheraton Seattle Hotel. Through seminars, panel discussions, and special tours, attendees review cutting-edge applications as well as recent research into lighting design and energy efficiency. For more information, call (212) 248-5000, or visit www.ies.org
November 19 - November 20 :
Nela Park, Cleveland – Outdoor Lighting conference. Designed for safety directors, facility managers, park and recreation officials, landscape architects, and others involved in the specification of exterior illumination, this session takes place at the GE Lighting & Electrical Institute. The topics include LED solutions, LEED certification, control of light pollution, maintenance, energy conservation, and lighting strategies for safety and security. One CEU is offered; the fee is $400. For more information, call (800) 255-1200, or visit www.gelighting.com/na/business_lighting/education_resources/conferences/schedule.htm
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DECEMBER 2009
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December 2 - December 4 :
Peachtree City, Ga. – Lighting Fundamentals, Lighting Basics seminar. Geared to newcomers to the industry or those in need of a refresher course, this event is held at Cooper Lighting’s The Source and allows participants to actively apply skills just learned. Topics include lamps and ballasts, costs, terminology, optical control, and luminaires. Fee: $500. For more information, call (770) 486-4680, or visit www.cooperlighting.com/common/CLSourceCalendar.cfm
December 4 - December 5 :
Streetsboro, Ohio – Fundamentals of Metal Halide for Distributors, Contractors, and OEMs. Held at the Venture Lighting Institute, this session covers the history of metal halide, product lines, ballast basics, engineering differences, terminology, and lighting legislation. A factory tour is included. Fee: $250. For more information, contact Amanda Foust at (440) 836-7523, or visit theVLI.com
December 8 - December 10 :
Nela Park, Cleveland – Fundamentals of Commercial and Industrial Lighting conference. Designed for newcomers to the industry, this class provides basic product and application training. Through lectures and full-scale demonstrations, attendees learn terminology as well as measurements and color plus gain an overview of major light source families and systems, economics, and application modules for retail, office, industrial, and outdoor lighting. Held at the GE Lighting & Electrical Institute, the session offers 1.5 CEU. Fee: $550. For more information, call (800) 255-1200, or visit www.gelighting.com/na/business_lighting/education_resources/conferences/schedule.htm
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FEBRUARY 2010
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February 3 - February 4 :
London – The ARC Show 2010. Filling Earls Court Two, this trade show features architectural, designer, and contract lighting, and is a launch pad for many European designs. In addition, the event offers several seminar programs, including the IALD Enlighten Europe conference. The show was acquired by UBM Live (formerly CMP Information), which also stages Interiors Birmingham, Decorex, the National Floor Show, and Interiors UAE. For more information, visit www.thearcshow.com
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MAY 2010
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May 5 - May 7 :
Las Vegas – LIGHTFAIR International 2010. For more information, visit www.lightfair.com
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