Read more about the article Built, Not Discovered: David DiLaura’s Closing Lessons
The final chapter of David DiLaura’s 80th birthday celebration brought reflections on teaching, friendship and building a career. Class photographs and a spirited auction supporting lighting education at CU Boulder followed.

Built, Not Discovered: David DiLaura’s Closing Lessons

“Before we do the birthday toast, can we have a round of applause for the food?” With that, David DiLaura…

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Special Spec Issue for Dave DeLora, Randy Responds to Competitor & Eastern Region Sales Role | Today in Lighting – August 21, 2026

A special issue of The Spec drops today dedicated to Dave DeLora, with Randy sharing detailed coverage from Dave's birthday celebration in Boulder — a who's who of lighting leadership. Randy also responds to a competitor's recent critique, drawing a distinction between his decades of volunteer service to lighting industry nonprofits and reflecting on EdisonReport's advocacy for the industry.

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IES Progress Report, Sam Koerbel on the Translation Gap & AI Teleprompter at IES26 | Today in Lighting – August 19, 2026

The 2026 IES Progress Report recognizes 58 products and publications across eight industry trends. Sam Koerbel challenges lighting professionals to bridge the translation gap between technical expertise and decision-makers, and IES26 President Jared Smith makes headlines by using AI-powered glasses as a hidden teleprompter while maintaining eye contact with the audience.

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