IES 2026 Lighting Conference Preview, Villa 66 PoE Lighting & IESNYC Guiding Lights Mentorship | Today in Lighting – August 7, 2026

IES 2026 in Denver shapes up as one of the strongest lighting conferences in years, covering AI, sustainability, controls, and emerging technologies. Villa 66 at Resorts World Las Vegas demonstrates how PoE lighting creates a seamlessly integrated luxury hospitality experience, and the IESNYC Guiding Lights Circle opens applications for its nine-month mentorship program through 21 August.

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CLLD vs LC Debate, IALD President’s Goals & NEMRA Postpones Lighting Summit | Today in Lighting – June 18, 2026

At the IALD Enlighten Europe Business Forum, debate heats up over CLLD versus Lighting Certified designations, with one major design firm encouraging staff to pursue the CLLD instead. IALD President Carla Wilkins shares ambitious goals for the profession, and NEMRA postpones its inaugural lighting summit after industry feedback called for a stronger focus on education and leadership development.

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