EdisonReport’s LIGHTFAIR Plans

It’s one week until the most important show in our industry!   There are over 550 exhibitors, 200+ hours of accredited courses and six pavilions.  We continue to be in touch with management from LIGHTFAIR as well as IES Board members and all indications point to another great show!

We have had discussions with many companies and there will be some very exciting products launched.  

Here are our current plans:

Monday, 8 MAY.  

8:00 a.m.  Release the Top 10 MUST SEE product list

1:00 p.m. On-camera executive interviews to be held at the LIGHTFAIR Media Center with the following companies:

  • Hubbell Lighting
  • Seoul Semiconductor
  • Cree
  • Green Creative (Facebook Live!)
  • MLS (SYLVANIA, Ledvance, and Forest Lighting)
  • Tridonic
  • Zumtobel

Each of these companies will discuss their business as well as their products being displayed or launched at LIGHTFAIR.  Videos will be published late Monday night.

Tuesday, 9 MAY

8:00 a.m.  LIGHTFAIR Innovation Awards

8:30 a.m.  David Radelescu will host an IP update at Maggianos.  Information here. 

9:00 a.m.  Exhibit Hall opens

1:00 p.m   Visit key booths with videographer

5:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m. EdisonReport’s 2nd Annual Lifetime Achievement Awards at Maggianos (next to convention center)

  • Al Ruud
  • Terry Clark
  • Bill Busch
  • Bill Marshall
  • Paul Smester
  • Glenn Grunewald
  • Terry McGowan
  • Tom Harding

As of this writing, there are 11 tickets still available.  Sign up here.

Wednesday, 10 MAY

1:00 p.m.  Legrand Interview

This time of year, we always ask the question, “How can you be in the Lighting Industry and not attend LIGHTFAIR?”