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LEDucation is accepting speaking proposals through September 1, 2023, for the 2024 educational program.

The 2024 Trade Show and Conference is set for March 19-20 at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York City. Virtual sessions will be offered the prior week, Thursday, March 14th and Friday, 15th.

“LEDucation has grown exponentially and attracts top thought leaders from the lighting industry. Virtual sessions attracted over 3,000 attendees from around the globe in 2023 and we are excited to expand to two days of virtual in 2024 to further support online education,” state Shaun Fillion and Wendy Kaplan, LEDucation Presentations Committee co-chairs.

LEDucation provides insightful presentations, panel discussions, practical case studies, and addresses topics exploring emerging issues. The Conference will highlight the latest technologies, regulatory updates, essential issues, and lighting trends. Sessions are AIA CES–approved.

LEDucation speaker submissions require an abstract and learning objectives for proposed sessions. The learning objectives must be clear and measurable. Prospective speakers are encouraged to submit their presentation directly to the portal. We are seeking presentations on the following topics:

-Sustainability and material transparency

-Codes and compliance issues

-Lighting for health and wellbeing

-Lighting design tools, communication, metrics, and methodologies

-The business of lighting in different market sectors

-Emerging LED, OLED, and controls technologies

Use this link to submit your presentation proposal by September 1^st, 2023

Selected speakers will be entitled to attend the LEDucation 2024 Trade Show and Conference free of charge and receive a complimentary hotel room.

For reference, past presentations can be found at leducation.org/presentation-archives

About LEDucation

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 nonprofit event, and proceeds stimulate future LED advancements by supporting a variety of grants, scholarships, and lighting programs. Visit leducation.org for more information.

About the Designers Lighting Forum of New York

The Designers Lighting Forum of New York is committed to exploring and presenting the power of lighting in design. Founded in 1934, DLFNY is a not-for-profit organization, led by a volunteer Board of Managers and sustained by member dues and the generous support of corporate sponsors. The DLFNY enthusiastically provides designers, architects, manufacturers and their representatives, contractors, educators, and students with opportunities to meet and experience the wonder of lighting in New York City and beyond. The DLFNY also supports formal lighting education through contributions to local universities and design schools, as well as national programs. Visit their website at dlfny.com.