Today in Lighting — Tuesday, September 8, 2026
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I hope you had a great Labor Day. Here are the stories making news.

IESNYC, DLFNY, WILD, and IALDNY are calling on New York City’s lighting community to showcase their creative talents at the 2026 Moonlighting Exhibition. Submissions spanning art, photography, writing, sculpture, and more are due 18 September. Details on designinglighting.com.

Govee unveiled new AI-powered smart lighting innovations at IFA 2026, including expanded AI controls and the Sky Ceiling Light, which uses mood-responsive technology, personalized lighting, and a specialized sky-blue spectrum to support everyday wellness. Learn more on designinglighting.com.

In a new episode of the Lighting Controls Podcast, Stephen Zhou of MW Connect explores how Bluetooth NLC, smart thermostats, occupancy sensors, and open standards can integrate lighting and HVAC to improve comfort, reduce energy use, and create smarter buildings. We link to the episode on EdisonReport.com.

On Friday we had a strong jobs report — which apparently is bad for the market. The Dow was down 272 points, NASDAQ was down 77. In spite of that, we were up across the board except Dialight, which lost 3%.