The 2026 IES Progress Report recognized 58 products and publications across eight industry trends. We look at the companies with the most selections and the innovations that caught our attention.

At IES26, Sam Koerbel challenged lighting professionals to translate technical expertise into language that owners, architects and contractors can understand—and repeat.

A new Signify patent lawsuit has landed in Delaware federal court, with an interesting role reversal. Signify is defending against an…

IES CEO Colleen Harper says the Society has moved beyond “survival mode.” At IES26, she outlined plans for global growth, new revenue streams, AI tools, expanded membership and an updated LC exam.

At IES26 in Denver, the Society honored leaders whose careers have shaped lighting through design, research, education and service. Their acceptance speeches focused less on their achievements and more on mentors, community and giving back.

Four lighting leaders received IES Presidential Awards at IES26 in Denver, recognizing contributions to controls, the Illumination Awards, industry outreach and IES section development.

At IES26 in Denver, lighting icons Naomi Miller and David DiLaura offered Emerging Professionals candid lessons about failure, mentors, humility and finding their own path.

The first discussion at IES26, The Lighting Conference came not from a technical session, but from a joint gathering of…

Messe Frankfurt is putting more emphasis on the “Intelligent Building” side of Light + Intelligent Building North America, promoting building automation, energy management, controls, connectivity and integrated building systems ahead of the 2027 Las Vegas show.