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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.
Chip Israel Gateway Grant Opens Doors to Lighting Careers The lighting industry needs more talent. First, students need to know…
IALD Recognizes Paul Gregory: Disco, Design, and Doing Business His Way IALD recognizes Paul Gregory with its President’s Citation, bringing…
Boston, MA, October 19, 2026 — Boston Light Source (BLS) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Lighting Affiliates, bringing…
HLB Opens Its Books—and Its Growth Debate The HLB Lighting Design growth debate raised questions every expanding firm must answer:…
Business of Light™ was created to provide the lighting community with conversations, resources and connections that help us navigate the…
At the Beacon Awards at Sony Hall in New York City, Designing Lighting editor Randy Reid sat down with Dan…
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.
The aging eye is a quietly transforming optical instrument. Decade by decade, the crystalline lens that sits behind the cornea…