Registration Now Open for LEDucation 2025

December 16, 2024. NEW YORK CITY—LEDucation, a premier annual event for the North American lighting industry, is excited to announce that registration is now open for its 2025 Trade Show and Conference being held at the New York Hilton Midtown, March 18–19, 2025. New and returning exhibitors, industry influencers, and a myriad of engaging, educational experiences will help all attendees gain an advantage in the lighting business.

With over 400 exhibitors gathered across four expansive Trade Show halls, attendees will be able to explore the latest advancements in lighting products and technologies that are shaping a brighter, more efficient future for our industry.

Conference Highlights for LEDucation 2025

• On Thursday, March 13, the virtual agenda begins with smart lighting in residential settings followed by a panel of heavy hitters presenting the revised LP-6 Lighting Control Systems, published by the Illuminating Engineering Society. Sessions on the latest digital tools, human-centric lighting metrics, and light pollution are also being presented.
  Yun-hsuan Tsai from HLB Lighting explores hospice environments.
• On Friday, March 14, LEDucation online welcomes WELL Building expert, Martin Mercier in a panel discussion on looking beyond the WELL v2 standard. Robert Soler will walk through the design considerations needed to support the recommendations put forth by RP-46. Andy Powell and Dean Brockob discuss strategies to battle value engineering. Forest Flager introduces ways that lighting industry professionals are already using AI in practice. Batteryless controls, visualization tools, and emergency lighting inverters are all covered in depth.
• Two full days of in-person seminars and panel discussions include the upcoming energy code changes, wired and wireless DALI controls and product certifications, replaceable components in LED luminaires, and how the lighting industry can support education for the next generation. Sustainability experts will share their insights on what we can do now to make a difference, and the challenges that lie ahead.
• Hot-button issues include safety and light at night, specifying healthy and sustainable products, storytelling as a sales tool, lighting for neurodivergent people, horticultural lighting solutions, bird-friendly lighting solutions, and the impact of views in the built environment.
• Case studies include bridge lighting by Domingo Gonzalez Associates, lighting and safety analyses in the East Village, and Charles Stone discussing his work on historic and heritage buildings. Elías Cisneros highlights the challenges and importance of integrated technologies at La Plancha Park on the Yucatán Peninsula.

For more information on these sessions including complete presenter bios, visit leducation.org/2025-presentations

Attendees can view registration details and find a link to register at leducation.org/registration

2025 LEDucation Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship opportunities are available for the 2025 LEDucation Trade Show and Conference. This is a chance for companies to elevate their brand visibility and recognition within the dynamic solid-state lighting industry. For a complete list of sponsorships, visit leducation.org/sponsorship

2025 IESNYC Student Lighting Competition
LEDucation attendees are invited to the 2025 IESNYC Student Lighting Competition presented by LEDucation in the Trianon Ballroom. Over 100 student projects will be on display throughout the two days of LEDucation where attendees can celebrate the ingenuity and hard work of these talented students. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet and support the next generation of the lighting industry. The 2025 challenge, “A Sight for Sore Eyes” challenges local New York students to share an eyesore experience and construct a three-dimensional study to solve the visual discomfort of viewers. The awards ceremony will be held on Tuesday, March 18th at 5:00 PM.

LEDucation 2025 Trade Show Exhibition Hours
10:00am–6:00pm Tuesday, March 18th
9:00am–3:00pm Wednesday, March 19th

About LEDucation

Organized by the Designers Lighting Forum of New York, LEDucation is the ultimate marketplace and educational platform for solid state lighting innovations, giving industry professionals a chance to experience new technologies as well as continue their education through a wide range of accredited seminars. LEDucation is a nonprofit event, and proceeds stimulate future lighting advancements by supporting a variety of grants, scholarships, and lighting programs. Visit leducation.org for more information.

About the Designers Lighting Forum of New York

The Designers Lighting Forum of New York is committed to exploring and presenting the power of lighting in design. Founded in 1934, DLFNY is a not-for-profit organization, led by a volunteer Board of Managers and sustained by member dues and the generous support of corporate sponsors. The DLFNY enthusiastically provides designers, architects, manufacturers and their representatives, contractors, educators, and students with opportunities to meet and experience the wonder of lighting in New York City and beyond. The DLFNY also supports formal lighting education through contributions to local universities and design schools, as well as national programs. Visit their website at dlfny.com.