June 2026

IESNYC Events

Lumen Gala 2026 

June18th. Prepare yourself for a high-voltage evening of brilliance, innovation, celebration, and nonstop excitement as we spotlight the best in lighting design! Join us as we shine a spotlight on the Lumen Awards recipients, honoring their outstanding achievements. 
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PENN 2 Architectural Lighting Tour

June 22nd. Join CBB for an exclusive early-evening lighting tour of this iconic, two-time Tesla Award–winning renovation. MdeAS Architects has reimagined the modern workspace through a hospitality-inspired lens. Go beyond post-pandemic design trends to explore the challenges and opportunities faced by the lighting team. 
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IESNYC 2026 Golf Outing

August 31st. Swing into action and join us for the 4th Annual IESNYC Golf Outing — a day packed with great golf, great company, and unforgettable fun on and off the course!
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In Conversation With

Daniel Joseph
Executive Illusions & Effects Development
Walt Disney Imagineering

Daniel walks an incredibly unique line where he's operating on an architectural scale and duty cycle, but needing theatrical performance standards and finesse. In a building, a burnout in the lobby can be replaced in a couple of days. For Daniel, it can break the magic, and that's a crisis. READ MORE

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Spotlight on Diversity

NYCLIQ: Pride, Representation, and Connection

Ruben Gonzalez
Senior Designer, Loop Lighting
Committee Member, NYCLIQ 

NYCLIQ hopes to become a visible and trusted presence within the NYC lighting community, a place where LGBTQ+ professionals can focus on growing both personally and professionally. “We’re a kind and welcoming bunch of very diverse individuals who are only intolerant of intolerance itself.” READ MORE

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Fabric of our Society

Bringing a European Lighting Brand to North America 

John Yriberri
Market Leader North America
Modular Lighting Instruments

Modular’s John Yriberri recounts his 8-year journey bringing an established European brand to North America. "Credibility drives growth, and it’s not something that can be rushed." READ MORE

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Meet Our Member

Anne Rainbow Savage
Project Designer, Lux Collaborative

Anne Rainbow Savage found connection and community in the IESNYC. She felt so welcomed and supported that she wants to champion that for others. "When each individual feels seen and supported, the community is stronger as a whole."  MORE

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Announcements

The Sponsorship Committee Makes It Possible

The programs that define the Section's identity, the scholarships that reach students who might not otherwise have access or awareness, and the important initiatives that haven't launched yet… They all start with the Sponsorship Committee.   MORE

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Job Opportunities + Member News

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Other Events

IES Webinar: PNNL: Real-world Application of Germicidal UV

June 11, 2026. This webinar will highlight recent PNNL research demonstrating that GUV is among the most energy?efficient and cost-effective air-cleaning approaches available. Read More

IES Webinar PNNL: Distributed Spectral Sensors in Action

June 25, 2026. Researchers deployed 30+ spectral sensors in a Chicago federal building, collecting SPD data every 3 minutes to study circadian lighting metrics and improve lighting system commissioning. Read More

Registration for IES26 is Open

Join IES August 13-15 in Denver, CO for IES’ annual conference, IES26:, the preeminent conference for all things lighting, from research to design to technology and more.  Learn More

Registration Open: 2026 IES Street & Area Lighting Conference

Early Bird Registration through July 15th. Join IES in Phoenix, November 8-11, for the only forum specific to the interests and challenges facing outdoor lighting professionals. Learn More

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