


2023 IES Annual Conference
Conference dates: Aug 3 – 5th 2023
Location: Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center
1551 Thoreau Dr N, Schaumburg, IL 60173
Theme
The theme for the 2023 IES Annual Conference is Light Responsibly.
This year’s theme focuses on the responsibility that the lighting industry has to itself, to the architectural and construction industry, and to the world at large to ensure that lighting has a net positive impact on the built environment.
The theme Light Responsibly is a call to action to the entire lighting community to use our knowledge, skills, and experience to affect positive change in the industry.
Proposals are currently being accepted for the following conference activities:
- Technical Presentations – 30 min (Deadline April 2)
- Posters (Deadline April 30)
Speaker Sessions (60 minutes, including 10-15 minutes for questions):
Deadline for Submission – March 12, 2023
Formats can include interactive sessions, lectures, and roundtable discussions. While the traditional lecture-style presentation is a fine and trusted format, we encourage you to be creative in your approach and welcome submissions that use video, live demonstrations, audience interaction, and other techniques to create new experiences for conference attendees.
Recommended topics speaker sessions:
- Environment and Sustainability
- Light & Human Health
- Humanities and Ethics
- Art and Process of Design
- Application of New and Emerging Technologies
If there is more than one presenter for the submitted presentation, all presenters’ names, bios and affiliations must be included the submission.
If you are submitting more than one presentation, a new submission must be created for each individual presentation.
Pre-Conference Workshop (3 hrs) New Format!
Deadline for Submission – March 12, 2023
This year we are offering a long-format workshop option that will be offered to attendees for an additional fee on the day before the conference begins. This longer format allows for more in-depth exploration of a topic, greater conversation with attendees, and the possibility of hands-on time with materials or equipment. We welcome alternatives to the traditional lecture-style presentation here.
Possible workshop topics could include:
- Energy Code Training
- Software Training (CAD, Revit)
- Hands-on Controls or Fixtures Workshop
- Deep-Dive Case Studies
- In-Depth exploration of Lighting Related Topics
If there is more than one presenter for the submitted workshop, all presenters’ names, bios and affiliations must be included the submission.
If you are submitting more than one workshop, a new submission must be created for each individual workshop.
Technical Papers & Presentations (30 minutes, including 5-8 minutes for questions):
Deadline for Submission – April 2, 2023
There are two classes of technical papers & presentations:
- Peer-Reviewed Conference Papers: 3000 words or less, with a maximum of 10 pages, submitted in the IES Conference paper format, 12-point font, double-spaced.
- Technical Presentations: Refereed by an extended abstract which consists of up to 3 pages (maximum 800 Words). Authors are encouraged to include figures in their abstract to convey information on details and/or findings that will be covered in the paper. No formal paper will be required for technical presentations accepted under this category.
Acceptance decisions will be based on the potential technical quality, originality, impact, and relevance to the conference audience. Papers that have been recently published which would benefit from dissemination to conference attendees through a formal presentation or poster are also encouraged.
Posters:
Deadline for Submission – April 30, 2023
Posters will be evaluated for inclusion based on submission of an extended abstract that consists of up to 3 pages (maximum 800 Words). Authors are encouraged to include figures in their abstract to convey information on the details and/or findings which will be covered in the poster.
Download the IES Annual Conference App
– View session information, access documents and check in
– View speaker, exhibitor and sponsor information
– View event and venue information
– Reply to polls
– Reply to surveys
– Send messages to attendees and speakers
– Schedule meetings with other attendees
– Receive important updates about the event
– Rate sessions, speakers and events
– Connect with other attendees
Tentative Agenda at a Glance
Registration Type |
Rate (Jun 27-Aug 18) |
---|---|
Full Registration with Illumination Awards Gala (IES Members) | $999 USD |
Full Registration with Illumination Awards Gala (Non-Member) | $1,269 USD |
Full Registration (IES Member) | $799 USD |
Full Registration (Non-Member) | $1,069 USD |
Full Registration with Illumination Awards Gala (Emerging Professional) | $699 USD |
Full Registration with Illumination Awards Gala (Student) | $499 USD |
Full Registration without IA Gala (Emerging Professional) | $499 USD |
Full Registration with Illumination Awards Gala (Retired/Emeritus Member) | $699 USD |
Full Registration without IA Gala (Retired/Emeritus Member) | $499 USD |
Member One-Day Pass | $499 - $599 USD |
Non-Member One-Day Pass | $669 - $869 USD |
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Pre-Conference Workshops
Details coming soon
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Emerging Professional
Details coming soon
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Leadership Forum
Details coming soon
11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Past President Lunch
Details coming soon
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
RMC
Details coming soon
4:15 PM – 5:15 PM
District Meetings
Details coming soon
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
IA Reception
Details coming soon
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Illumination Awards
Details coming soon
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
IA After Party
Details coming soon
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Breakfast
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Plenary Session
Details coming soon
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Breakouts
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Lunch & Tabletops
Details coming soon
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Breakouts
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Progress Report
SPONSORED Evening Event
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Breakfast
Emerging Professionals Workshop
Each year, IES sections and corporate sponsors step up to provide funds to support the attendance of Emerging Professionals (EPs) — which includes students, early career professionals, and professionals making a career change — at the IES Annual Conference and the IES EP Workshop that precedes the conference.
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Fellows Breakfast
Morning Session
Location: Grand Ballroom B/CLeadership Forum
Every year, volunteer members and lighting professionals gather at the Leadership Forum event held in conjunction with the IES Annual Conference to learn more about the lighting industry and leadership within the IES while building valuable relationships and furthering their lighting careers. The purpose of the Leadership Forum is to help leaders at all levels of the Society work effectively with volunteers and strengthen their leadership skills. The program offers career development, networking, and learning opportunities for IES volunteers and industry professionals.
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Plenary Session
Details coming soon
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Breakouts
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Lunch & Tabletops
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Breakouts
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Closing Plenary
Departures
Registration Type |
Early Bird (through June 26) |
Regular (Jun 27-Aug 18) |
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Full Registration with Illumination Awards Gala (IES Members) | $899 USD | $999 USD |
Full Registration with Illumination Awards Gala (Non-Member) | $1,169 USD | $1,269 USD |
Full Registration (IES Member) | $699 USD | $799 USD |
Full Registration (Non-Member) | $969 USD | $1,069 USD |
Full Registration with Illumination Awards Gala (Emerging Professional) | $629 USD | $699 USD |
Full Registration with Illumination Awards Gala (Student) | $429 USD | $499 USD |
Full Registration without IA Gala (Emerging Professional) | $429 USD | $499 USD |
Full Registration with Illumination Awards Gala (Retired/Emeritus Member) | $629 USD | $699 USD |
Full Registration without IA Gala (Retired/Emeritus Member) | $429 USD | $499 USD |
TABLETOP REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
Yes, that’s right! You can now register for a tabletop exhibit at our IES Annual Conference this coming August.
Tabletop Exhibit Policies:

FORMAT
Cloth covered tables (6’ X 30”) upon which equipment and literature are displayed. IES policy strictly limits the amount of material brought to the tabletop exhibit to fit on a six-foot table: No stand-alone backdrops, no floor displays or oversized products will be permitted.SCHEDULE
Friday, August 19, 2022 Exhibit Reception at Hilton New Orleans Riverside: 6:30pm-8:00pmIES WILL PROVIDE
One six-foot cloth covered table (6’ x 30”) upon which equipment and literature are displayed. Electrical power outlet 500 watts (5 amp) if needed for an additional fee. Company sign and exhibitor badge credentials for one person to work at your table.CANCELLATION
An administrative fee of 50% of the contract fee will be charged for any cancellation occurring within 30 days of the conference start date of July 19, 2022.INSTRUCTIONS
Will be sent upon receipt of this agreement from the IES office and will include confirmation of payment, set-up and break-down times, conference information and exhibitor shipping instructions. By registering you agree to follow IES Policy that strictly limits the amount of material brought to the tabletop exhibit to fit on a six-foot table. No stand-alone backdrops, no floor displays or oversized products will be permitted.FEE
IES Member Pricing $2,200 for each table Non-Member Pricing $2,750 for each table Space is limited. Registration closes for tabletops on August 8, 2022.Thank you to Our 2022 Tabletop Exhibitors
Thank you to our 2022 Annual Conference Sponsors!
For information regarding the 2023 IES Annual Conference in Chicago, please contact Kevin Wolfe – [email protected].
Interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at the IES 2023 Annual Conference? Contact Tiffany Teal at [email protected].
Thank you to our 2022 Emerging Professional Scholarship Sponsors!
Interested in supporting the IES Emerging Professionals Scholarship program? Contact Michael Austerlitz at [email protected].