The COVID-19 pandemic is likely to have profound effects on the lighting industry and the construction industry overall, from macroeconomic effects to potential impacts on the supply chain. Here’s a round up of stories speculating on the fallout.

The National Association of Innovative Lighting Distributors (NAILD) has announced that it will postpone its NAILD Innovation-2020 Vision Conference scheduled for April 2020 due to public health concerns related to the COVID-19 virus.

Based in Rochester, NY, Nadarra Lighting is a new manufacturer dedicated to developing decorative luminaires based on OLED light panels.

The Hollowcore luminaire by Luminis offers a fresh, modern take on a classic shape, suitable for both traditional high-bay applications and more contemporary spaces.

LIGHTFAIR today announced postponement of its 2020 trade show and conference due to growing concerns around COVID-19. The May 3-7, 2020 event will now take place later this year in Las Vegas, pending improved conditions, possibly late summer or early fall.

I recently had the opportunity to interview Sally Lee, LC, Business Development & Special Projects, LEDVANCE LLC on the topic of light + color, specifically looking at developments with TM-30.

The Lighting Research Center (LRC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute will hold its next Photometry Institute on May 19-20, 2020 in Troy, NY.

The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) recently asked a federal court to force the U.S. Department of Energy to implement updated energy-saving standards for general-service lamps.

Today, the Designers Lighting Forum of New York and the LEDucation committee announced the LEDucation 2020 Trade Show and Conference will be cancelled based on the growing concerns of COVID-19 in the lighting industry and the New York community.