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Transformational technologies can dramatically shift industries seemingly overnight. LED luminaires, driven primarily by economic value, had such an impact on the lighting industry. Still, short of significant economic benefit, change for the lighting industry and its stakeholders seems to move slowly. Aligning and agreeing on important principles across the industry is also made difficult by multiple sales channels and diverse industry participants, including “purchasers of light”. Purchasers of light are typically non-lighting professionals, frequently relying on others for guidance and are often price conscious, disproportionally valuing lowest cost over highest value. In this course we consider the IES and IDA’s jointly adopted resolutions regarding the Five Principles for Responsible Outdoor Lighting. What are they and how can we, as lighting influencers, help educate the industry and apply these principles for better outcomes in our outdoor environments, while implementing highest valued solutions for our customers?
Presented by: Michael Husiak
Michael Husiak has worked in the lighting industry for over 11 years and has watched lighting technology evolve as LEDs quickly became the prominent light source in modern luminaires. Michael’s time in lighting has been spent working in various departments at Cree Lighting and has afforded him knowledge in Manufacturing, Product Development, Engineering, and Sales. He has been an active IES member over the past decade and has been a regular instructor in the IES Toronto Section’s Fundamental of Lighting course. Michael recently relocated from Toronto to Calgary and maintains an active position in the IES Calgary Section as Emerging Professional Committee Chair.
Learning Objectives:
This is a great opportunity to network with industry members and learn about how lighting plays a part in safe communities. Hope to see you there!
Schedule of Events:
Upon arrival, please take the main elevators to the 4th Floor for the Stantec Reception, where you will check in and receive your name tag. Reception will provide you directions to the Wild Rose Room on the 3rd floor, where the presentation will be held.