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Monday, September 16
 

7:30am CDT

Registration Desk Opens
Monday September 16, 2024 7:30am - 5:00pm CDT
Trade Mart Lobby

9:00am CDT

9:00am CDT

6:00pm CDT

WILD Welcome Party!
The three Texas chapters of Women in Lighting + Design (WILD) welcome everyone to Dallas for the third annual ArchLIGHT Summit with this special pre-show reception open to all participants (attendees, exhibitors, agents, sponsors and more). Catch a spectacular view of downtown Big D from the top floor of the World Trade Center while enjoying food, drink and networking with your peers.

Join Us and pre-register to reserve your drink tickets for this not-to-be-missed kickoff!



Monday September 16, 2024 6:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
@ D15TRICT Lounge – World Trade Center 15th floor
 
Tuesday, September 17
 

7:00am CDT

Registration Desk Opens
Tuesday September 17, 2024 7:00am - 6:00pm CDT
Trade Mart Lobby

9:00am CDT

The how, why and when of systems integration

This presentation will focus on when, why and how to engage a systems integrator to ensure a painless and successful end result. This will be a 2 part (40 minute) presentation followed by Q & A.

Part 1) What is a systems integrator and why does my project need one? Not every project needs a systems integrator and during this portion we will differentiate between projects where one is not needed and projects where it would be best to include a systems integrator in the specifications. (20 minutes)

Part 2) Once I have determined my project needs a systems integrator, what is the best method for choosing one and getting them involved. During this portion we will go over how to specify a systems integrator, where the specifications should live in the spec documents and at what stage would it be best to engage the integrator.(20 minutes)

Speakers
avatar for John Mears

John Mears

Director of Business Development, Eos Lightmedia
John has over 25 years of specification sales experience in the lighting industry. In his previous role as the Vice President of Sales for Lighting Services Inc, he worked closely with the design community on many world renowned museum, retail and themed projects. John has a Bachelor... Read More →


Tuesday September 17, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Light Bites Stage

9:00am CDT

9:30am CDT

Photometry In Action

Have you ever wondered how those mysterious .ies files are generated? Or how to compare the performance of one lighting fixture to another?

Photometry in Action is a hands-on workshop exploring 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.

Since many lighting designers have not had an opportunity to actually see the photometric measurement process, but use luminaire photometry in their analyses and designs, this workshop provides an opportunity to better understand the photometric process and the data designers are typically using.

The workshop will feature a “round-robin” rotation of one group of participants working with the bench-top goniophotometer to actually measure a luminaire, while another group is receiving a presentation of the elements of a representative photometric report, essentially covering the “anatomy” of a photometric report.

Luminaire selection criteria, such as luminance recommendations, will also be addressed.

The third portion of the workshop will be to create a full photometric report from the .ies file using photometry processing software. Each group will generate a report for the luminaire they measure and compare it against the luminaire selection criteria as well as the other group's luminaire.

Participants will leave with the photometric file, the .ies file, the photometric report, and access to the goniophotometer software for further exploration following the workshop.

Speakers
avatar for Craig A. Bernecker, Ph.D., Fiesna, LC

Craig A. Bernecker, Ph.D., Fiesna, LC

Founder, The Lighting Education Institute
Dr. Bernecker has been a lighting educator for over 40years. He is founder of The Lighting Education Institute, providing professional education, and Professor of Lighting Design and Director of the Masters of Fine Arts in Lighting Design program at Parsons School of Design, The New... Read More →



Tuesday September 17, 2024 9:30am - 11:00am CDT
Inspiration Station

11:00am CDT

Influencing the Perception of Safety at Night with Human Centered Design

Light has the power to change the way we perceive a place; to make it safer, more attractive, and more inviting. However, our urban areas are not always optimized for human activity after dark and are often more focused on illumination targets and the needs of vehicular traffic, than our visual needs to fully interpret the scene. Lighting design needs to consciously consider all types of social movement at night.

We shall discuss the research and practical applications of NVAs (Nighttime Vulnerability Assessment), and explore how they can provide us with the necessary information through the case study areas to allow 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.

Our main focus will be how NVAs can be used within Lighting Masterplans to implement lighting changes that are relevant to the space, rather than just adding more lighting where it isn’t necessarily required or would add into existing issues.

Using a more human centred design approach alongside the NVA data allow us to understand how different people move around our cities in the hours of darkness. Being marginalized in society, whether through gender, ethnicity, class, age, sexuality, or ability, can limit and hinder one’s ability to feel safe and comfortably navigate public spaces at night, and we as designers need to ensure we design our spaces so that everyone feels safe within them.

Speakers
avatar for Anna Forrester

Anna Forrester

Lighting Designer, Arup US Inc
Anna has been in the lighting design industry for over 6 years, working in both the UK and the USA. Anna has a keen interest in how the lighting of social spaces influences interactions, perception, and movement of people. She has worked on a range of Masterplans employing the NVA... Read More →


Tuesday September 17, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Light Bites Stage

12:00pm CDT

WILD- Standing Out by Looking In: Creating Impact and Lasting Impressions with your Personal Brand

Women in Lighting+Design DFW is excited to have Amy Bonder, CCO at Luminii speak at ArchLIGHT Summit. Ms. Bonder will be speaking about how Brand statements are integral to long term career development. Personal branding is how you tell your authentic story to others which helps bolter confidence and credibility within your industry and sphere of influence. It helps with building trust, driving focus, networking while setting oneself apart from others. A clearly defined brand statement helps you really laser in on your passion and your expertise. It allows you to have a compass to drive choices on: types of projects that you want to design; cultures in a company that suit you; committees that allow you to feed your passion while delivering your expertise. A brand statement that is effectively communicated allows others to truly understand who you are as a career professional. Employers, customers, peers, etc. can identify you with types or work while getting excited about what you have to say. Careerblast.tv said that a personal brand "allows you to promote yourself at work so your audience knows exactly what you stand for. People with strong personal brands are authentic, stand out from the crowd, and are able to deliver their unique set of skills to a company with moxie and confidence".

Speakers
avatar for Amy Bonder

Amy Bonder

Chief Commercial Officer, Luminii, LLC
Amy Bonder has been an integral part of Luminii, LLC, since November 2019, currently holding the esteemed position of Chief Commercial Officer. Her journey with the company initially began when she assumed the role of Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing, demonstrating... Read More →

Sponsors

Tuesday September 17, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Inspiration Station

12:00pm CDT

1:00pm CDT

Light Odysseys: Crafting Novel Experiences in the Built Environment

This presentation explores the definition of interactive and immersive spaces while taking a quick look at applications and the future of such spaces. Through the introduction of 3-4 case studies, it will then focus on unique experimental lighting engagements to fabricate memorable experiences. The case studies will cover a broad perspective on the role of light and technology in shaping contexualy menaningful expereinces, ranging from a micro-scale, such as interactive furniture, to the urban realm and public spaces.

Speakers
avatar for Mahdis Aliasgari

Mahdis Aliasgari

Senior Lighting Designer and Researcher, Lighting Design Collective (LDC)
Mahdis Aliasgari studied Architecture in Tehran/IR and gained her Master's at the Art & Architecture University in Tehran. She continued her studies on Lighting Design and graduated from KTH University in Stockholm/SE with a Master’s degree in 2013. Mahdis also worked as a research... Read More →


Tuesday September 17, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Light Bites Stage

2:00pm CDT

ARCHITECT Magazine Panel: The State of Design

Leading voices in architecture and interiors discuss the most exciting developments in design happening right now.

Speakers
avatar for Paul Makovsky

Paul Makovsky

Editor in Chief, ARCHITECT Magazine
Paul Makovsky is a veteran architecture and design journalist and editor who serves as the Editor-in-Chief for ARCHITECT, the Journal of The American Institute of Architects. Prior to this role, Makovsky was a consultant of product development and strategic content for multiple architectural... Read More →
avatar for Ben Crawford

Ben Crawford

Principal, OMNIPLAN Architects

Sponsors

Tuesday September 17, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Inspiration Station

2:30pm CDT

Indian Community School Case Study

Indigenous culture is at the heart of Indian Community School in Franklin, Wisconsin. Designed by studio:indigenous, the 150,000-sq-ft 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. Woven along a wooded hillside, the building is made of wood, copper, and limestone, with large windows offering expansive views of the local landscape. Inside, the use of natural materials—additional wood, marble, and glass—reinforces the connection with the outdoors, while migratory paths throughout support flow in a space created to foster community.

The school’s original lighting, circa 2007, not only failed to showcase its award-winning architectural design, but also failed to serve the teachers and students that use the building every day. The school’s upgraded lighting system, completed in 2023, highlights the building’s original architectural concepts and provides adequate functional illumination in classrooms and common areas, enhancing visual comfort and productivity, as well as safety and security, inside and out.

This project was featured on the cover of designing lighting magazine - May 2024 issue

Speakers
avatar for Avraham Mor

Avraham Mor

Founder & CEO, Morlights
Founding Principal, Avraham “Avi” M. Mor has been practicing lighting design for over 15 years. After graduating from the University of Kansas with a BFA in Theater Design with an emphasis in Architectural and Theatrical Lighting Design, he moved back to his hometown of Chicago... Read More →



Tuesday September 17, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Light Bites Stage

4:00pm CDT

Concept to Construction: Working Better Together

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.  This conversation invites partners to ask important questions, challenge the process, and identify ways to work better together to reach mutual goals.  

It's a must attend for those that want to address pain points in the design industry and find solutions.

Moderators
avatar for JERED E. WIDMER, IALD, MIES

JERED E. WIDMER, IALD, MIES

Principal, Dallas Office, The Lighting Practice
Widmer joined The Lighting Practice in 2001 upon graduation from The Pennsylvania State University. Leading TLP’s Dallas office, he has designed architectural lighting for corporate, retail, historic, hospitality, education, healthcare and places of worship. Diverse work allows... Read More →

Speakers
avatar for Ben Crawford

Ben Crawford

Principal, OMNIPLAN Architects
avatar for Christine Howitt

Christine Howitt

Vice President, Interior Design, Droese Raney
avatar for Jacob Gerber

Jacob Gerber

Partner, Director of Dallas Studio, Essential Light
TX
avatar for Billy Hodges

Billy Hodges

CoFounder, AAiLA


Tuesday September 17, 2024 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Light Bites Stage

5:00pm CDT

Beer, Booze, and Lighting Blunders hosted by IES Dallas

20 Minutes of Lighting Levity.  Please join us at 5pm, as Dean Brockob and his vast database of “lighting gone wrong” will get the happy hour off to a lively start.  With 18 years’ experience as a lighting RSM, Dean often traveled with a camera.  Thanks goodness for lighting designers and lighting professionals, because if we’re not careful… our lighting intentions can get botched!      

Sponsors


Tuesday September 17, 2024 5:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Light Bites Stage

5:00pm CDT

ArchLIGHT Summit Opening Night Reception Sponsored by CASAMBI
Join us as we celebrate the first night of the event!

This event is open to  ALL attendees, exhibitors, speakers and partners participating in the ArchLIGHT Summit.

We will host you all ArchLIGHT Summit attendees to a hosted bar and a variety of great savory and sweet food selections to let you unwind after the full day on the trade show floor.


Sponsors

Tuesday September 17, 2024 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
ArchLIGHT Summit Show Floor
 
Wednesday, September 18
 

7:00am CDT

Registration Desk Opens
Wednesday September 18, 2024 7:00am - 6:00pm CDT
Trade Mart Lobby

9:00am CDT

Sweet Home IALD

People often ask, why I should join IALD?
In this session, Andrea Hartranft, FIALD, will talk about associations and how the work of these organisations impacts the profession of lighting design and the wider lighting industry.

Speakers
avatar for Andrea Hartranft, FIALD

Andrea Hartranft, FIALD

Principal, Hartranft Lighting Design

Sponsors
avatar for IALD

IALD

https://iald.org/


Wednesday September 18, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Light Bites Stage

9:00am CDT

Photometry In Action

Photometry in Action
Have you ever wondered how those mysterious .ies files are generated? Or how to compare the performance of one lighting fixture to another?

Photometry in Action is a hands-on workshop exploring 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.

Since many lighting designers have not had an opportunity to actually see the photometric measurement process, but use luminaire photometry in their analyses and designs, this workshop provides an opportunity to better understand the photometric process and the data designers are typically using.

The workshop will feature a “round-robin” rotation of one group of participants working with the bench-top goniophotometer to actually measure a luminaire, while another group is receiving a presentation of the elements of a representative photometric report, essentially covering the “anatomy” of a photometric report.

Luminaire selection criteria, such as luminance recommendations, will also be addressed.

The third portion of the workshop will be to create a full photometric report from the .ies file using photometry processing software. Each group will generate a report for the luminaire they measure and compare it against the luminaire selection criteria as well as the other group's luminaire.

Participants will leave with the photometric file, the .ies file, the photometric report, and access to the goniophotometer software for further exploration following the workshop.


Speakers
avatar for Craig A. Bernecker, Ph.D., Fiesna, LC

Craig A. Bernecker, Ph.D., Fiesna, LC

Founder, The Lighting Education Institute
Dr. Bernecker has been a lighting educator for over 40years. He is founder of The Lighting Education Institute, providing professional education, and Professor of Lighting Design and Director of the Masters of Fine Arts in Lighting Design program at Parsons School of Design, The New... Read More →


Wednesday September 18, 2024 9:00am - 10:30am CDT
The SMART Center Seminar Room TM 4826
  CEU Session

9:00am CDT

10:00am CDT

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

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.

However, conversations with city staff and community members over what makes a quality lighting design and what to expect from our work can be difficult. Many municipal lighting regulations are too minimal or out of date to be useful in lighting design work.

This presentation will provide a vision for what a comprehensive lighting master plan, a lighting ordinance, or both can accomplish for the communities where attendees live and work. These documents help facilitate communication, improve the efficiency of lighting projects by setting clearer expectations, and show neighbors (and ourselves) what to expect from the lighting around them.

The process of developing a lighting master plan offers the opportunity for public outreach and identifying areas currently underserved by lighting infrastructure, improving awareness and equity. For city staff, a dedicated lighting ordinance gives them a more enforceable tool to address and prevent lighting issues in their communities while gaining insight into our industry.

Improving lighting regulations in the areas we live and work in is a win-win scenario we can all advocate for.

Speakers
avatar for Kate McBride

Kate McBride

Designer, Clanton & Associates
Kate McBride works as a Lighting Designer for Clanton & Associates where she specializes in the intersection of light pollution, urban planning, and mental health. Through her work at Clanton & Associates, Kate contributes to the development of local and national lighting policies... Read More →


Wednesday September 18, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Inspiration Station

11:00am CDT

Exploring Innovative Architectural Visualization Tools: A Deep Dive Into Educational & Inspirational Workflows Utilizing Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and Mixed Reality for the Lighting Community

Join us for 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.

Whether you're just dipping your toes into the world of digital visualization or you're a seasoned expert looking to stay ahead of the curve, this interactive session promises to equip you with the knowledge, inspiration, and practical insights needed to harness the full potential of VR, AR, and MR in your lighting design practice.

Don't miss this opportunity to join the conversation, connect with fellow designers, and
chart a course towards innovative and impactful design solutions in the digital age.
Register now to secure your spot!

Moderators
avatar for Jonathan Ayala

Jonathan Ayala

Co-Founder & Principal, The Lighting Exchange
Jonathan Ayala is a co-founder and principal at Your Lighting Brand, a highly innovative marketing, technology, and communications company dedicated to the lighting industry. Jonathan has pioneered unique solutions and platforms focused on improving communications, sales solutions... Read More →

Speakers
avatar for ARCHIT JAIN, IALD, LEED® AP, ISLE

ARCHIT JAIN, IALD, LEED® AP, ISLE

Principal, Oculus Light Studio
An architect by training, and with specialization in Building Science, Jain is founding-partner at Oculus Light Studio. He has lived and practiced in Los Angeles for over 20 years, working on a wide variety of lighting design projects around the globe. His projects have won over... Read More →


Wednesday September 18, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Light Bites Stage

11:00am CDT

12:00pm CDT

Lighting Designer says "tomato", Owner hears "orange"

Managing and working through realistic (and sometimes not realistic) Owner perceptions on lighting design can add another layer of complexity to project outcomes. How do we as lighting designers bridge the sometimes large education gap with owners and what to expect in their newly lit buildings? In this presentation, two experienced lighting designers will walk through some of their more memorable Owner requests and misconceptions for how they perceive lighting. Engaging with the audience on how to manage these sometimes tricky situations and gain an outcome that is desirable for all parties.

Speakers
avatar for Katherine Stekr

Katherine Stekr

CLD, IALD, MIES, EDAC, LEED AP BD+C, Associate Director, HLB
Katherine finds the balance in the technical and aesthetic relationship between lighting, health, and color, understanding the nuances in between. By looking at the science behind how lighting impacts our health, and challenging the status quo, she brings thought leadership and a... Read More →
avatar for Michelle Murray

Michelle Murray

Associate Lighting Designer, HLB Lighting
Michelle Murray is an Associate at HLB Lighting Design located in Dallas. Michelle has over a decade of lighting experience on a broad variety of projects. She has been involved in Revit workshops for the IES, IALD, and DLF. Notable projects include the Superdome Capital Improvements... Read More →


Wednesday September 18, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Inspiration Station

12:30pm CDT

Showroom Spectacular
Enjoy food, hospitality, dynamic demonstrations, giveaways and other exciting attractions in Dallas Market Center’s permanent lighting exhibits. Select showrooms on the Trade Mart’s third and fourth floors will be open to ArchLIGHT Summit and Dallas Design Week attendees, offering a glimpse into the “home of lighting” and Lightovation show, the largest residential lighting event in the Western Hemisphere. And all of this just a short escalator ride up from the ArchLIGHT Summit show floor!



Wednesday September 18, 2024 12:30pm - 4:00pm CDT
TBA

12:45pm CDT

12:45pm CDT

1:00pm CDT

So You Want to be a Lighting Designer

Lighting designers have the power to transform spaces, impacting performance, emotion, and how people experience their world. Learn how we work as part of the larger design team, impacting projects at every scale, from individual rooms to city-scale urban design plans. We’ll talk about some of the upsides and downsides of this profession that balances art and science, and talk about why it may be the right profession for you!

Speakers
avatar for Jill Cody

Jill Cody

IALD, CLD, LC, LEED AP, Principal, Darklight Design
Jill Cody, IALD, CLD, LC, LEED AP is a principal with Dark Light Design, with offices in Seattle and St. Louis. Her 25 years of lighting design experience includes a wide variety of project types, from highly detailed historic landmarks to urban-scale master plans. Her other work... Read More →

Sponsors


Wednesday September 18, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
The SMART Center Seminar Room TM 4826

1:00pm CDT

Showroom Tour - Color and Finishes

Select showrooms on the Trade Mart’s third and fourth floors will be open to ArchLIGHT Summit and Dallas Design Week attendees, offering a glimpse into the “home of lighting” and Lightovation show, the largest residential lighting event in the Western Hemisphere. And all of this just a short escalator ride up from the ArchLIGHT Summit show floor!


Wednesday September 18, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT

1:00pm CDT

2:00pm CDT

Showroom Tour- Luminaire Scale, Placement, and Styles

Select showrooms on the Trade Mart’s third and fourth floors will be open to ArchLIGHT Summit and Dallas Design Week attendees, offering a glimpse into the “home of lighting” and Lightovation show, the largest residential lighting event in the Western Hemisphere. And all of this just a short escalator ride up from the ArchLIGHT Summit show floor!


Wednesday September 18, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
TBA

2:00pm CDT

2:30pm CDT

IALD Blue Ribbon Education Trust Student Tour
Select showrooms on the Trade Mart’s third and fourth floors will be open to ArchLIGHT Summit and Dallas Design Week attendees, offering a glimpse into the “home of lighting” and Lightovation show, the largest residential lighting event in the Western Hemisphere. And all of this just a short escalator ride up from the ArchLIGHT Summit show floor!



Wednesday September 18, 2024 2:30pm - 4:00pm CDT
TBA
  Showroom Spectacular

3:00pm CDT

Showroom Tour- Trends In Materials

Select showrooms on the Trade Mart’s third and fourth floors will be open to ArchLIGHT Summit and Dallas Design Week attendees, offering a glimpse into the “home of lighting” and Lightovation show, the largest residential lighting event in the Western Hemisphere. And all of this just a short escalator ride up from the ArchLIGHT Summit show floor!



Wednesday September 18, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
TBA

3:00pm CDT

Happy Times and Happy Hour with AFX
Exhibitors

Wednesday September 18, 2024 3:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
AFX Showroom
 
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