Industry News
IES to Host 2008 Annual Conference
October 07, 2008
Day and Night: An Exploration of Light – Moving Ideas Forward
November 9 - 11, 2008
Savannah Marriott Riverfront Hotel
Savannah, Georgia
At its upcoming Annual Conference, the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IES) will explore the impact of lighting on both our daytime and nighttime lives and the future of the lighting profession. The conference will showcase the industry’s most innovative leaders on a wide range of topics from human-centered design to transformational technology weaving sustainability and integrated design practices through every discussion. The Conference agenda includes:
SESSIONS
• Design Technology: the Next Generation of Lighting and Controls
• High Performance Building Design
• Exterior Lighting Design
• The Night Sky
PAPERS
• Lighting and Health
• Sources and Controls
• Lighting Legislation
NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
• IES Progress Report of New Products
• Tabletop Exhibit Reception
NETWORKING
• Leadership Forum
• Lighting Topics Luncheon
RECOGNITION
• IES Illumination Awards and Honors Recognition
• Lighting Topics Luncheon
SPECIAL EVENTS
• Sunday Welcome Event – Program at the Savannah Lucas Theater followed by a cocktail reception
• Tuesday IES Gala Dinner - Presentation of the IES Awards and a special address by guest speaker Josh Dorfman, green entrepreneur, media personality, and author of The Lazy Environmentalist
SPONSORS
• Acuity Brands
• Cooper Lighting
• Day-Brite/Capri/Omega
• Focal Point
• GE Consumer & Industrial Lighting
• Hubbell
• Lumec
• Lutron
• Philips
• Sylvania
Information about the Conference and registration is available here, or by PH 212-248-5000, ext. 117; FAX 212-248-5017; or WEB: www.ies.org
