July 2026

IESNYC Events

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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Announcements

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IESNYC Announces the 2026 LUMEN AWARD Recipients 

The IESNYC was pleased to honor the recipients of the 2026 Lumen Awards at the 58th Annual Lumen Gala. The event brought together members of the lighting community to celebrate projects that demonstrate excellence in design, technical achievement, and the transformative power of light.

Focus Lighting received an Award of Excellence and an Award of Merit. 
Tillotson Design Associates received an Award of Merit and two Citations. 
Arup received an Award of Merit and a Citation.
Buro Happold received two Citations.
Domingo González Associates received an Award of Merit. 
Lighting Workshop received a Citation.
DETAILS HERE

Did You Attend the Lumen Gala?

Order paper prints, keepsakes, cards, digital images, and more from our 2026 Lumen Gallery!
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Call for Artists and Sponsorships Open for Moonlighting

The IESNYC, DLFNY, WILD, and IALDNY are excited to once again join forces to present a one-of-a-kind exhibition celebrating the incredible creativity and artistic talents within New York City’s lighting community. This highly anticipated event will shine a spotlight on the passions that inspire us beyond our professional work, and showcase an exciting collection of artwork, photography, crafts, writing, sculpture, mixed media, and other creative pursuits. Artists are encouraged to apply and sponsorships are available. LEARN MORE

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Meet Our Member

David Seok
Associate, Studio Leader, The Lighting Practice

"The IESNYC provides so many valuable educational resources, but just as important (to me) are opportunities to connect and build relationships. As big and exciting as the NYC lighting community is, it isn’t too big for us all to get to know each other. The IESNYC makes it so easy, and I encourage everyone to take full advantage." MORE

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Fabric of our Society

Paths to Success: How Lighting Designers Manage Entrepreneurship    

Francesca Bastianini, Founding Principal, Sighte Studio
Kelly Roberts, Principal, Primary Arc Design

A new guard of lighting design studios has launched over the past decade. Here’s how some did it and guidance for others to succeed on their own terms. READ MORE

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Job Opportunities + Member News

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Other Events

IES Webinar PNNL: A Brief Introduction to NEMA/ANSI C13

July 9, 2026. This session will introduce a new industry consensus approach to describing common lighting system faults that is being developed by the NEMA-managed ANSI C137 – Lighting Systems committee. Read More

IES Webinar PNNL: An Analysis of the Advanced Functionality and Value Provided by Lighting System Integrations

August 6, 2026. This session will provide an analysis of 12 lighting system integration use cases, with a focus on how the integration improves the functionality and value of the lighting and/or other systems, and the interoperability challenges that must be addressed to facilitate integration. 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

Call for Speakers. LEDucation 2027

DEADLINE: September 15, 2026. Shape the conversation at LEDucation 2027! Speaker proposals are officially open for the 2027 Conference. Present virtually or in person at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York City and share your insights with hundreds of lighting professionals at one of the industry’s premier educational events. Learn More

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