NEMRA Lighting Summit
October 15 – 17, 2026 | Dallas, TX, Hilton Anatole
This members-only event is designed to elevate your business to new heights. Through high-impact, one-on-one strategic planning sessions, panel discussions, and training opportunities. You’ll collaborate with your manufacturers and agents to craft your actionable business plans.
This year’s theme, “Elevating Partnerships, Reaching New Peaks,” reflects our commitment to fostering deeper strategic relationships that drive mutual growth. By aligning on goals and building stronger partnerships, you’ll leave the summit with a clear roadmap to achieve your business’s next big milestones.
LEDucation
April 14 – 15, 2026 | New York, Hilton Midtown
Join the NEMRA Lighting Division at this year’s LEDucation for a networking event and panel discussion on “AI Solutions – Friend or Foe.” This event will be held on April 13th, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. at the New York Hilton Midtown, Concourse A.
LIGHT! Design Expo 2026
June 25, 2026 | Pier 27 San Francisco, CA
IES San Francisco Section’s Light! Design Expo returns to Pier 27 on San Francisco’s Embarcadero, with its beautiful panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay and waterfront. This exciting annual expo showcases the latest in architectural lighting products, attracts a wide range of design professionals, and is the only architectural lighting products show in Northern California. This exciting event for the design community is becoming known as one of the best lighting shows in the US.
LightX
July 27 – 28, 2026 | Grapevine, TX, Gaylord Texan
The event is hosted by Bell & McCoy and FRM Lighting & Controls, a mega agency representing major lighting and controls brands across the Southern U.S. With a footprint spanning 13 states and more than 20 markets, the agency has a reputation for drawing lighting decision-makers from Tempe to Tampa.
IES26: The Lighting Conference
August 13-15, 2026 | Denver Grand Hyatt
The IES Lighting Conference is the Industry’s annual networking and education event. The IES continues to create the industry Standards and recommendations that manufacturers and
technology rely on. Each year, The Lighting Conference celebrates the successes and innovations through the International Illumination Awards, Industry Progress Report, Society, Board, and Presidential Awards, together with the various networking opportunities. A fundamental part of the conference is dedicated to learning, with each part earning vital accredited CEUs.
ArchLIGHT Summit
September 15 – 16, 2026 | Dallas, TX, Dallas Market Center
ArchLIGHT Summit is a new commercial and architectural lighting event dedicated to delivering a dynamic, interactive, inclusive, and collaborative experience for lighting designers and specifiers, interior designers, and architects.
Created and hosted by Dallas Market Center, ArchLIGHT Summit will showcase new products from leading commercial brands that reflect the latest lighting trends and technologies, along with a full slate of accredited educational and hands-on, experiential sessions led by the sharpest minds in design and lighting.
Canadian Expo
November 18-19, 2026 | Toronto, Canada International Center
“Canada’s Premier Expo on Lighting Solutions” serves as a distinctive platform, bringing together industry leaders, professionals, and innovators to explore, collaborate, and exchange insights into the latest advancements shaping the future of lighting technology.
