The International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) Enlighten Europe 2026 will take place from 17 to 19 June 2026, in Paris, France, bringing together the European lighting design community for three days of professional development, networking, and industry collaboration.

IALD Enlighten Europe 2026 features dozens of top-tier educational sessions that bridge Creativity, Commerciality, and Collaboration—the three pillars of successful lighting design practice. Registration is intentionally capped below 400 attendees to facilitate meaningful connections and thought-provoking discussions among industry peers.

When: 17 to 19 June 2026

Where: Paris, France.

For complete conference details, including venue information, agenda, speakers, and registration, visit iald.org/ee26.

The Lumen Awards were established in 1968 by the New York City Section of the Illuminating Engineering Society (IESNYC) and developed to publicly recognize excellence, professionalism, ingenuity and originality in lighting design. 

IESNYC Lumen Awards Categories

Lumen Award of Excellence
Highest level of achievement for a permanent architectural application

Lumen Award of Merit
Meritorious achievement for permanent architectural application

Lumen Citation
Special recognition for a permanent or temporary lighting installation, technical detail, portion of a single project, or other work

When: June 18, 2026

Where: Pier 60, Chelsea Piers in New York City.

The International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) Enlighten Europe 2026 will take place from 17 to 19 June 2026, in Paris, France, bringing together the European lighting design community for three days of professional development, networking, and industry collaboration.

IALD Enlighten Europe 2026 features dozens of top-tier educational sessions that bridge Creativity, Commerciality, and Collaboration—the three pillars of successful lighting design practice. Registration is intentionally capped below 400 attendees to facilitate meaningful connections and thought-provoking discussions among industry peers.

When: 17 to 19 June 2026

Where: Paris, France.

For complete conference details, including venue information, agenda, speakers, and registration, visit iald.org/ee26.

The International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) Enlighten Europe 2026 will take place from 17 to 19 June 2026, in Paris, France, bringing together the European lighting design community for three days of professional development, networking, and industry collaboration.

IALD Enlighten Europe 2026 features dozens of top-tier educational sessions that bridge Creativity, Commerciality, and Collaboration—the three pillars of successful lighting design practice. Registration is intentionally capped below 400 attendees to facilitate meaningful connections and thought-provoking discussions among industry peers.

When: 17 to 19 June 2026

Where: Paris, France.

For complete conference details, including venue information, agenda, speakers, and registration, visit iald.org/ee26.