IESNYC Events

Extended Deadline to Sign up for 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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Meet Our Shining Stars!
2026 IESNYC Thesis Awards Recipients 

Help us celebrate the recipients of the 2026 IESNYC Thesis Awards—Harithra Navaratnam, Hemkar Sharma and Rory Shamlian. Through their outstanding graduate research, each recipient demonstrates the curiosity, creativity, and dedication that continue to shape the future of the lighting profession. Read about their research, their journeys into lighting, and what this recognition means to them. Meet the Recipients

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

Apply NOW for Guiding Lights Circle Mentorship 2026

Application Deadline: August 21, 2026

The Guiding Lights Circle is taking applications for its third cycle, and the bar is set. Last year, 13 mentor-mentee pairs spent 9 months in monthly one-on-one conversations, generating substantial buzz. The program matches emerging lighting professionals (designers, manufacturers, and reps alike) with experienced IESNYC members. They enjoyed the kind of in-person, candid, and sustained conversation that's hard to find in today’s workplace.

The 2026–27 mentorship program will begin in September and conclude in June 2027. EPs, junior professionals, and experienced mentors are all encouraged to apply. 

Need more details? The 2025–26 Guiding Lights Wrapup covers who took part, how pairing works, and what the group heard from guest speakers. This most-recent program created so much excitement that one mentor-mentee friendship was featured in designing lighting magazine. See Guiding Lights Circle: A Conversation that Didn’t End, where Derek Porter and Kristian Rodriguez share the growth and connection they gained.

New York City Members and Thesis Award Recipients to Speak at IES26

Several of our members and Thesis Award recipients will take the stage at the at the upcoming IES Annual Conference in Denver, Colorado, August 13–15 to share their expertise, insights, and experiences with fellow lighting professionals from across the industry.

Be sure to check out their presentations and support our members as they share their knowledge with the IES community. There is still time to register and attend!  Learn More

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Meet Our Member

Phat Quach
Director, Domingo González Associate

Phat Quach is proud to “pay it forward,” sharing his knowledge and experience with EPs and encouraging them to bring their whole selves to the industry. "I find it important to put yourself out there in uncomfortable or unfamiliar situations. That’s how you grow."  MORE

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In Conversation With

In Conversation with Carl Everett

Designer Carl Everett explores storytelling and production in theater, art/museum work, and traveling exhibitions. “I still want to touch every light. Some clients appreciate that finer understanding of how light can tell a story more than others, but it's always wonderful to be brought in at that root level.” 

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Fabric of our Society

CRI Has One Job. That’s the Problem    

Jason Livingston
Principal, Studio T+L, LLC
Co-Chair, IES Color Committee  

Many manufacturers are defaulting to 90 CRI these days, but the IES Color Committee wants us to adopt the full TM-30 suite, with focus on the PVF categories. "Switching to TM-30 and broadening your color rendering goals can enhance your lighting designs." MORE

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In Case You Missed It

Illuminating the Stage: A Look Back at IESNYC's Inaugural Drag Trivia Night

One of the standout events of the season, IESNYC’s first-ever Drag Lighting Trivia Night brought the local lighting community together for an evening that was equal parts competitive and celebratory.
Take a Peak at What You Missed

Inside the Lighting Design of PENN 2

More than 25 lighting professionals joined the IESNYC for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of PENN 2, exploring the lighting design behind one of New York City's most exciting redevelopment projects.
Read the recap and view photos from the evening.

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Job Opportunities + Member News

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Other Events

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

IES Webinar PNNL: The Growing Body of Research on Near Infrared and How it Could Change Lighting Practice

August 20, 2026. This presentation will introduce the science of photobiomodulation, outlining what is currently known and what could change in the future.  Learn More

ELA + Synergy Trade Show

September 30 and October 1. Join our 2026 Educational and Event sponsor ELA + Synergy for the best in lighting, controls, and shades. 2 days, 40 vendors, and the best people - all in one place! Every detail is curated with your projects in mind!  Register 

Call for Speakers. LEDucation 2027

DEADLINE: September 15, 2026. Shape the conversation at LEDucation 2027! Speaker proposals are officially open for the conference’s educational program. 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

Registration Open: 2026 IES Street & Area Lighting Conference

November 8-11. Join IES in Phoenix for the only forum specific to the interests and challenges facing outdoor lighting professionals. Learn More

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