Today in Lighting — Friday, August 7, 2026
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Here are the stories making news.
IES 2026, the Lighting Conference, features one of IES’s strongest programs in years, covering AI, sustainability, controls, health, research, and emerging technologies. Industry leaders will gather in Denver for sessions focused on innovation, education, and the future of lighting. I did a deep dive preview of the conference — you can read that on EdisonReport.com.
Villa 66 at Resorts World Las Vegas showcases how Power over Ethernet (PoE) lighting enables seamless integration, tunable lighting, and personalized control, creating a luxury hospitality experience where lighting is embedded into the architecture and guest experience. Read the full article on designinglighting.com.
Applications are open through 21 August for the IESNYC Guiding Lights Circle, a nine-month mentorship program connecting emerging lighting professionals with experienced industry leaders through one-on-one mentoring, networking, and professional development. We link to more information on designinglighting.com.
Solais Lighting has appointed Danielle Myers as Vice President of Commercial Sales – West. With more than 15 years of industry experience, she will lead western U.S. sales and strengthen relationships with representatives, designers, and customers.
Yesterday the Dow dropped 44 points, NASDAQ was down 15, but Orion gained 9% on about five times their normal volume.