Aug 15, 2016

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.

We are looking forward to seeing you in:

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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

7:00 AM – 8:00 AM

EP/Leadership Forum Breakfast

Details coming soon

SESCO Lighting

EP Workshop Sponsor

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

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3:15 PM – 4:15 PM

RMC

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4:15 PM – 5:15 PM

District Meetings

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5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

IA Reception

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6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Illumination Awards

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8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

IA After Party

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7:00 AM – 8:00 AM

Breakfast

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Plenary Session

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10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Breakouts

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12:00 PM – 1:30 PM

Lunch & Tabletops

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1:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Breakouts

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4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Progress Report 

 Details coming soon

 

SPONSORED Evening Event

 Details coming soon

 

7:00 AM – 8:00 AM

Breakfast

7:00 AM – 8:00 AM

Fellows Breakfast

 

Morning Session

Location: Grand Ballroom B/C

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Plenary Session

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10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Breakouts

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12:00 PM – 1:30 PM

Lunch & Tabletops

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1:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Breakouts

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4:30 PM – 5:30 PM 

Closing Plenary

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Departures 

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Registration Type Early Bird
(through June 26)
Regular
(Jun 27-Aug 18)
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:

Tabletop Sessions
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-8:00pm
IES 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 Annual Conference Sponsors!

For information regarding the 2023 IES Annual Conference in Chicago, please contact Kevin Wolfe – [email protected].

Acuity Brands
PLATINUM SPONSOR
Cooper Lighting Solutions
Registration & Lanyard Sponsor
Current
Illumination Awards Reception Sponsor
Traxon e-Cue
Ice Breaker Sponsor
Landscape Forms
Saturday Keynote Sponsor
ETC Connect
Friday Keynote Sponsor

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].