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ArchLIGHT Summit, the fastest growing lighting trade event and educational platform for the architectural, specification, and design communities, has opened a call for speakers and exhibitor registration. The fifth annual event, taking place Tuesday, September 16 and Wednesday, September 17, 2025, will welcome lighting designers, architects, interior designers, specifiers, and students to experience new products, network, and attend a wide range of accredited seminars, panels, and interactive experiences.

Speakers are encouraged to submit proposals that align with the show’s mission to be boldly different and actively inclusive. Next year’s conference tracks are Business Strategies + Development, Collaboration, Lighting Deep Dives, and Sustainability + Responsibility. Sessions that move beyond traditional presentations are highly preferred, favoring experiential learning and genuine, collaborative discussions. Topics should highlight the latest advancements in the industry, including innovative technology, design practices, business strategies, and more. To submit your proposal, please visit www.ArchLIGHTSummit.com/speak.

For exhibitors, the ArchLIGHT Summit has opened registration and offers a unique opportunity to connect with some of the most influential professionals actively seeking cutting-edge commercial lighting brands. Due to high demand, exhibitor registration space sold out last year, so we encourage interested participants to register early this year to secure their spot and avoid missing out on this premier opportunity.

Exhibitor benefits include:

Exposure to a vast array of professionals including Architects, Lighting Designers, Specifiers, Interior Designers, Consulting Firms, Integrators, Distributors, Electrical: Engineers / Contractors / Distributors, Construction Professionals, Students. Exhibitors will also benefit from one-on-one meaningful conversation with attendees, on-floor networking events, Turn-Key booth packages, and the support from leading local Lighting Agents.

Additionally, custom sponsorship and marketing packages are available to enhance visibility. For more details, visit www.ArchLIGHTSummit.com, and to register as an exhibitor, go to www.ArchLIGHT.com /exhibit.

The popular Light Bites stage returns to the show floor for 2025, featuring educational sessions led by top industry leaders, including presentations, panel discussions, and interactive demonstrations. Attendees can gain insights into lighting design, technology, and sustainability, while earning CEU credits to meet their 2025 professional requirements, with sessions suited for all skill levels.

Additional highlights include events sponsored by industry associations and media, offering networking with association members and editors. Notable gatherings include the Women in Lighting + Design (WILD) networking event, opening night happy hour, hosted food and beverage events, on-floor educational experiences, giveaways, raffles, and a dedicated Student Day. The Showroom Spectacular will feature tours and hospitality events in participating lighting showrooms.

ArchLIGHT Summit organizers work closely with an Advisory Board of distinguished industry leaders who provide valuable perspectives for shaping the event and its educational programming.

For more information, visit www.ArchLIGHTSummit.com and sign up to receive show announcements, including when attendee registration opens in spring 2025. Follow ArchLIGHT Summit on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn for the latest developments.

For information on Dallas Market Center, visit our website. In addition to hosting ArchLIGHT Summit, Dallas Market Center hosts Lightovation, the largest residential lighting show in North America, whose next edition will take place January 8-11, 2025. Keep up-to-date on information about that event by following the Lightovation Facebook page and joining the Lightovation – Lighting Industry Discussion Group.

About Dallas Market Center

Dallas Market Center is a global business-to-business trade center and the leading wholesale marketplace in North America connecting retailers, interior designers, architects, and specifiers with top manufacturers in home décor, furniture, gifts, lighting and fashion. Inside its dynamic, five million square foot campus, nearly 200,000 customers from all 50 states and 85 countries seek industry trends, business education and new products from exhibitors throughout the year via dominant trade events for gift, home décor, holiday and floral; the nation’s most comprehensive apparel and accessories markets featuring the latest styles from East Coast and West Coast designers; the largest residential lighting trade event in North America; a new lighting event, ArchLIGHT Summit, for architects, specifiers, and designers; and the largest and most successful open-daily design center. The marketplace is located in the strongest economic zone in the country. In addition, more than 80 percent of Dallas Market Center buyers report that they do not shop other market centers. To make plans for upcoming markets, visit the Dallas Market Center website and download the Dallas Market Center and Lightovation Apps. Also, keep up-to-date on all information by visiting Dallas Market Center and ArchLIGHT Summit on social media.