Can a Strong Education Program Bring Specifiers to Las Vegas?
Light Collective’s designer-led education program offers a compelling reason for specifiers to consider Las Vegas—and could strengthen manufacturers’ case for exhibiting.
Light Collective’s designer-led education program offers a compelling reason for specifiers to consider Las Vegas—and could strengthen manufacturers’ case for exhibiting.
Artika has answered Signify’s patent lawsuit with infringement counterclaims of its own. The 23 October 2026 filing targets Philips Hue bulbs and Bridge technology.
Signify’s third-quarter sales declined 3.4% on a comparable basis, while a €28 million tariff refund boosted earnings. The company sees further demand pressure ahead.
Stones River Electric has acquired Aetna Corp., expanding its Northeast presence and strengthening its ability to serve national accounts. The…
The Pompeo Group’s Q3 2026 Lighting Executive Survey asked about AI, consolidation, tariffs, and the show succeeding LightFair. Only 1.3% plan to exhibit, and almost half of manufacturers didn’t recognize the name. Your humble editor shares why that’s hard to read.
At IES26 in Denver, a few key lighting designers vanished from the conference and signed NDAs. In Austin, I finally learned why. Acuity’s Aptitude impressed me, but Cadence explained the mystery.
Three social events, glowing cowboy hats, and a motel full of lighting people. IALD Enlighten Americas brought Austin to life with student connections, career advice, and conversations worth staying out for.
A standing-room-only crowd gathered for the Lighting Industry Resource Council (LIRC) meeting during IALD Enlighten Americas. Before the breakout sessions, the agenda covered three important developments: the evolution of Light + Intelligent Building North America, a new strategy for attracting students to lighting design, and expanded resources for IALD members.
Cheers of “Cooper!” and “Lighting!” kicked off the IALD Enlighten Americas opening reception in Austin, where lighting designers gathered to celebrate community, a century of lighting design, and the next generation.
DLFNY’s commitment to lighting education extends beyond its $1 million Nuckolls Fund gift. In Part II of our conversation, industry leaders discuss trade-school scholarships, elementary classroom programs and how scholarship recipients are selected.