The IES has an active calendar that includes multiple opportunities to network and socialize with industry peers. Browse educational courses as well as various society and section events. To keep abreast with our upcoming events follow the calendar below. To save on fees and learn more about the benefits of membership, click here.

IES & DOE 2024 Research Symposium

New York City, August 15-17, New York Marriott Marquis, Times Square Symposium dates: 15 – 16 May, 2024 Location: OMSI, 1945 SE Water Ave, Portland, OR 97214 New this year! The IES and US Department of Energy will co-host the biennial Research Symposium. This event is structured to address specific areas of interest through invited […]

2024 IES Lighting Education Tour

IES is expanding the impact of standards-based education by curating a unique educational tour experience. Earn 6 CEUS/AIA-HSWs at this one-day event, featuring expert-lead sessions on color and vision fundamentals and current research pertaining to the impact of light on human physiology and behavior. Two IES Standards are included in the cost of registration as part of the […]

IES24 The Lighting Conference

IES’ annual conference, IES24: The Lighting Conference, is the preeminent conference for all things lighting, from research to design to technology and more—a true state of the industry event. Join us for IES24 in New York City, 15-17 August 2024, as a sponsor for this illuminating event.  Our three day event includes a day of […]

51st Annual IES Illumination Awards Gala

The IES Illumination Awards (IA) is world renown across the lighting industry and beyond, and is the culmination of the leading lighting projects. The Illumination Awards recognizes individuals for professionalism, ingenuity and originality in lighting design based on the individual merit of each entry. Judges are selected from a broad professional spectrum representing knowledge of […]

IES Street and Area Lighting Conference 2024

Marriott Marquis 265 Peachtree Center Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, United States

The IES Street and Area Lighting Conference appeals to a broad spectrum of attendees with a primary focus of improving outdoor lighting. The conference program provides outdoor lighting training classes, seminars, networking sessions and an exhibit hall. Attendees come from across the country and internationally representing utilities, municipalities, DOTs, consulting and engineering firms, research firms, […]

2024 Aviation Lighting Committee Fall Conference

Billy Tubb, IES, Jr Associate IALD | Headshot

The Fall Meeting is a fantastic opportunity to network with more than 300 of the aviation lighting industry’s best electricians, engineers, and manufacturers. With presentations, panels, and discussions across a diverse cross-section of industry topics, the Fall Meeting is a valuable time for industry collaboration. We dedicate a few hours every year as a day […]