Today in Lighting — Wednesday, September 2, 2026
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Zachary Pearson of Fisher Marantz Stone, IESNYC President, is bringing a next-generation focus to the organization, prioritizing education, emerging professionals, diverse industry representation, and community engagement while working to ensure the section continues delivering value to members and sponsors. Read my interview on EdisonReport.com.

DarkSky’s Under One Sky 2026 virtual conference will bring together global voices for 24 hours of discussions, workshops, films, and resources focused on protecting the night. Early bird registration has been extended through 30 September.

IES will host its Light for Life: Commissioning virtual symposium on 8 October, exploring the commissioning process, controls integration, project requirements, and substitutions. Attendees can earn four IES continuing education credits during the one-day program.

Yesterday was a tough day for the markets — the Dow dropped 419 points, NASDAQ was down 271, but Dialight gained another 20 British pounds.