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ArchLIGHT Summit, the lighting trade event and educational platform for architectural lighting designers, specifiers, interior designers, architects, and other practicing and aspiring lighting professionals, has announced the schedule of speakers for CEU sessions for its fourth annual event, September 17-18, 2024, at Dallas Market Center.

Access to the ArchLIGHT Summit show floor is complimentary for all attendees with advanced registration and a $50 flat fee enables participation in more than 20 AIA and IDCEC accredited sessions. All attendees will receive access to two full days of networking, hospitality events, immersive experiences, plus a new Showroom Spectacular event on Wednesday afternoon, September 18, that will offer a glimpse into Dallas Market Center’s 1 million square feet of permanent lighting exhibits. On-site CEU registration will also be available for a $75 fee.

Advance registration can be found at https://archlightsummit.com/attend/.

“Our goal is simple: deliver content that is inspiring, meaningful, and practical,” said Cindy Morris, president and CEO of Dallas Market Center. “No other event presents the quality of speakers and diversity representing top minds and talent in the field of lighting but also business experts and leaders for critical social issues. We are tackling substantive topics that will benefit all attendees.”

Each day of programming features CEU sessions encompassing engaging workshops, lively panel discussions and interactive demonstrations. A full list of events is available on the ArchLIGHT Summit website.

Programming and presenter highlights include:

Tuesday, September 17

The How, Why and When of Systems Integration – John Mears
9 am | Light Bites Stage
This presentation will focus on when, why and how to engage a systems integrator to ensure a painless and successful end result.

Photometry in Action - Craig A. Bernecker, Ph.D., FIESNA, LC
9:30 am | Inspiration Station
This hands-on workshop will explore luminaire photometry to be delivered using a bench-top goniophotometer fully capable of generating a complete luminaire photometric report, including luminous intensity and spectral data along with a .ies file.

Influencing the Perception of Safety at Night with Human Centered Design -

Anna Forrester

11 am | Light Bites Stage
Learn about the research and practical applications of NVAs (Nighttime Vulnerability Assessment) and how they can provide us with the necessary information that allows us to engage with concepts of pedestrian safety and equal access after dark, reflect on possible lighting vulnerabilities, assess the risks involved, and act to mitigate and reduce the risk to the public.

WILD- Standing Out by Looking In: Creating Impact and Lasting Impressions with your Personal Brand – Amy Bonder
12 pm | Inspiration Station
Women in Lighting + Design DFW is excited to have the CCO at Luminii speak about how Brand statements are integral to long-term career development.

Light Odysseys: Crafting Novel Experiences in the Built Environment - Mahdis Aliasgari
1 pm | Light Bites Stage
This presentation explores the definition of interactive and immersive spaces while taking a quick look at applications and the future of such spaces.

ARCHITECT Magazine Panel: The State of Design – Paul Makovsky, Ben Crawford, Botond Laslo and Lesley Hughes Wyman
2 pm | Inspiration Station

Get ready to hear insights from top experts on the future of design and architecture. ARCHITECT magazine’s Editor will moderate a discussion with OMNIPLAN’s Crawford, covering overarching architecture and urban planning; Laslo speaking about the latest trends in luxury residential projects; and MatchLine Design Group’s Hughes Wyman focusing on commercial interiors. This session will also include observations of the hottest trends in New York and Europe.

Indian Community School Case Study - Avraham Mor
2:30 pm | Light Bites Stage
Indigenous culture is at the heart of Indian Community School in Franklin, Wisconsin. Designed by studio: indigenous, the 150,000-square-foot school serving grades K4-8 merges cultural values with education by bringing the surrounding natural environment into the striking interior learning spaces and gathering centers.

Concept to Construction: Working Better Together – Jered Widmer, Ben Crawford, Christine Howitt, Jacob Gerber and Billy Hodges
4 pm | Light Bites Stage
This panel discussion brings together architectural design consultants and lighting business partners to discuss their role in the process of specifying lighting and the challenges they face to see a project develop from concept through construction.

 Beer, Booze, and Lighting Blunders hosted by IES Dallas
5:30 pm | Light Bites Stage
Dean Brockob, President of IES Dallas, and his vast database of “lighting gone wrong” will get this happy hour off to a lively start with this visual review of ill-fated projects.

Wednesday, September 18

Sweet Home IALD - Andrea Hartranft, FIALD
9 am | Light Bites Stage

The current President of IALD will talk about associations and how the work of these organizations impacts the profession of lighting design and the wider lighting industry.

Planning for Lighting: Advocating for Better Lighting Regulations in our Cities -

Kate McBride

10 am | Inspiration Station
Any lighting project in our communities - whether for interiors, the outdoors, or infrastructure like roadways - presents our industry with the opportunity to be a good neighbor to those around us or become a nuisance, uphold our obligations to ecological responsibility, and to develop infrastructure lighting that is safe and equitable without leaving the needs of some users behind.

Exploring Innovative Architectural Visualization Tools: A Deep Dive Into Educational & Inspirational Workflows Utilizing Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and Mixed Reality for the Lighting Community
11 am | Light Bites Stage
An immersive exploration into the cutting-edge realm of digital visualization tools, where we'll uncover the transformative potential of virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR) for lighting professionals. In this dynamic open panel discussion, industry experts will share insights, strategies, and real-world examples to inspire and empower designers at all skill levels.

Lighting Designer Says "Tomato", Owner Hears "Orange" - Katherine Stekr and Michelle Murray
12 pm | Inspiration Station

Managing and working through realistic (and sometimes not realistic) Owner perceptions on lighting design can add another layer of complexity to project outcomes.

So You Want to Be a Lighting Designer? - Jill Cody
1 pm | The SMART Center Seminar Room TM 4826
Learn how lighting designers work as part of the larger design team, impacting projects at every scale, from individual rooms to city-scale urban design plans.

ArchLIGHT Summit will be running concurrently and co-located with Dallas Design Week, providing additional CEU and networking opportunities for attendees of both events.

ArchLIGHT Summit association partners include the Association of Outdoor Lighting Professionals (AOLP), International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD), International Landscape Lighting Institute (ILLI), The National Association of Women in Construction, American Lighting Association, Lighting Controls Association, NAILD, National Lighting Bureau, North American Coalition of Lighting Industry Queers, American Association of Independent Lighting Agents, AIA Dallas, IALD, IES Dallas, Women in Lighting + Design (WILD), and Light Justice.

Official event sponsors include Casambi, Visa Lighting, Zumtobel, Luminii, Sourcery, Cooper Lighting, The Lighting Exchange, ALA, Hossley Lighting & Power Solutions, NexGen Lighting Solutions, PLG, and Texas Lighting Solutions.

Media Partners include ARC, ARCHITECT, Architectural Products, Architectural SSL, Bisnow, Commercial Construction & Renovation, D5 Design Magazine, Designer Pages, Designing Lighting, Edison Report, Electrical News, Energy Watch, Furniture Lighting & Décor, Get a Grip on Lighting, Inside Lighting, The Lighting Exchange, Light Directory, Light Now, and US Lighting Trends.

Expanded hotel options for ArchLIGHT Summit offer properties within walking distance and with shuttle service to Dallas Market Center, some with rates as low as $149 per night. Hotel blocks will be available through September 2 and can be booked by calling (214) 744-7444 (select option 2) or online at https://book.passkey.com/event/50655514/owner/14227/home.

For more information, visit www.ArchLIGHTSummit.com and follow ArchLIGHT Summit on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn for the latest developments.

For information on Dallas Market Center, visit our website. In addition to hosting ArchLIGHT Summit, DMC hosts the largest residential lighting show in North America, Lightovation, which 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 and interior designers with top manufacturers in gifts, home décor, gourmet and housewares, holiday/floral, gifts, lighting, and apparel and accessories. 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; 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% 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 App. Also, keep up-to-date on all information by visiting Dallas Market Center on Facebook, X, Instagram, and the Dallas Market Center blog.