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Advancing the global profession of lighting design through leadership and advocacy.
700+ LED fixtures. Not a single hole drilled.
It began in 2020, with days spent at the Cologne Cathedral watching daylight turn to night. Philipp Schmitz of Licht Kunst Licht AG takes us back to the start of the project that won the 2026 Radiance Award.
The result: 80% less energy, light pollution cut from 80% to 10%, and 50% more of the Gothic facade revealed, with the spires visible from across the Rhine.
Your project could be next. Submit to the IALD International Lighting Design Awards by October 11. Link in bio.
After the sessions… 🌅
Three evenings to connect with the lighting design community in Austin:
🍺 14 Oct · Preconference Reception hosted by Axis Lighting at Bangers Sausage House & B**r Garden
🍸 15 Oct · President’s Opening Reception sponsored by Cooper Lighting Solutions
✨ 16 Oct · Motel Glow closing reception hosted by Acuity
Space is limited. Add them to your EA26 registration at iald.org/ea26. Link in bio 🔗
Last call for EE27 speakers 🇩🇰
Submissions for IALD Enlighten Europe 2027 (Copenhagen, 17–18 June) close TOMORROW — 11:59 PM CT.
Have an idea worth sharing with the lighting design community? This is your last chance to submit.
Link in bio. Don’t sit on this one. ⏰
Last call, y’all 🤠
Regular pricing for Enlighten Americas 2026 rides off tomorrow and it’s not coming back. Three days in Austin. World-class lighting design, hands-on workshops, and a whole lot of good company.
Don’t let this one ride off without you. Register today — link in bio. 🌅
09/16/2026
Meet Bita ShahrabiFarahani, Chapter Coordinator for IALD Nordic! 🌟 Based in Copenhagen, Bita is a lighting designer at Hofft, working across architectural lighting design, light installations, and light art. She holds a Master’s in Lighting Design from Aalborg University and a Bachelor’s in Interior Architecture, with her work recognized in international design competitions including a 2025 LIT Lighting Design Award — she’s passionate about sustainable lighting, immersive environments, and creating meaningful lighting experiences. Thank you, Bita, for your leadership within IALD Nordic!
IALD Regions + Chapters are the Association at the local level; the skills and talents of our coordinators help them thrive. Read more at iald.org/chapters.
Meet your Enlighten Americas 2026 keynote speaker: Stephen Lieberman, President of SJ Lighting.
For over 30 years, Stephen has shaped lighting and production design for some of the biggest names in live entertainment, from intimate club sets to massive festival stages. At , he’s breaking down how method meets medium in his session on lighting and production design for clubs, festivals, and concerts.
Standard registration closes Friday, September 18. Don’t miss your chance to hear from him live in Austin. 🤠
Register today! Link in bio 🔗
Chase the Dark is back and this year’s theme, Unexpected Light, invites us to find beauty in overlooked objects, ordinary places, and surprising events, all through the lens of light. However you interpret it is up to you.
This September, IALD chapters everywhere are marking the darkening year with events of their own:
🌍 San Francisco
🌍 Southern California
🌍 Rocky Mountain
🌍 Texas
🌍 Midwest
🌍 Toronto
🌍 New England
🌍 Alpine
🌍 Middle East
🌍 ANZ Melbourne
Ten chapters and counting! One global celebration of light. Find your local event and register. Link in bio. 🔗
Your work’s been putting in the hustle. Let it take the stage. Entries for the IALD International Lighting Design Awards close 11 October
Submit your project — link in bio.
09/09/2026
Meet Kristen McEachron, Chapter Coordinator for IALD Southern California! 🌟 Kristen is a designer who values connection, collaboration, and community within the industry. She’s passionate about learning from others, sharing knowledge, and contributing to a supportive, evolving lighting community. Through her work and relationships, she designs in ways that positively impact people’s lives and the environment, helping create spaces that bring people together. Thank you, Kristen, for your leadership within IALD SoCal!
IALD Regions + Chapters are the Association at the local level; the skills and talents of our coordinators help them thrive. Read more at iald.org/chapters.
Enlighten Everywhere. Two conferences open for registration, one Call for Presentations live — pick your city (or all three).
🇺🇸 IALD Enlighten Americas | Austin, TX | 15–17 October 2026 — Registration Open
🇸🇬 IALD Enlighten Asia | Singapore | 26–27 November 2026 — Registration Open
🇩🇰 IALD Enlighten Europe | Copenhagen | 17–18 June 2027 — Call for Presentations, closes 22 Sept 2026
Whether you’re joining us on stage or in the room, the next year is shaping up to be a big one. Register for Austin or Singapore, or submit your session for Copenhagen before the CFP window closes.
Full details and registration at iald.org or link in bio.
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