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Wednesday, September 16
 

9:00am CDT

Exhibit Hall Hours
Wednesday September 16, 2026 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
ArchLIGHT Summit Show Floor

Wednesday September 16, 2026 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
ArchLIGHT Summit Show Floor
  Trade Show

10:00am CDT

A Primer to Working with Lighting Designers
Wednesday September 16, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Education Station @ ArchLIGHT Summit Show Floor
Successful lighting design is built on collaboration. This presentation offers an accessible introduction to working with Lighting Designers, exploring how their expertise integrates with architectural and interior design teams. Through real-world perspectives, attendees will learn how to engage Lighting Designers more effectively, streamline coordination, and elevate the visual and experiential quality of their projects.
Speakers
avatar for Christien Methot

Christien Methot

Founder/Principal Designer, Design One
Christien Methot is an American lighting designer and light artist, for architecture and entertainment. Christien specializes in large-scale televised live concerts, shows, and events, including the US Open Ceremonies, WTA Opening Ceremony in Singapore, and the Jio Launch in Mumbai... Read More →
Wednesday September 16, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Education Station @ ArchLIGHT Summit Show Floor
  Practical, Seminar

11:00am CDT

OMG The 80's are Historic? - Gregory Bateson Building Case Study
Wednesday September 16, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Education Station @ ArchLIGHT Summit Show Floor
The Gregory Bateson Building in Sacramento CA was "the most sustainable building" in the united states when it was built in the 1980's. This among other features gave the building a historic listing/presence. While renovating the building there was a focus on preserving the lighting to maintain the historic character while also updating it to meet current energy codes and light level recommendations. Trying to accomplish this sparked wild discussions of what is historic when it comes to recently antiquated light sources. 
Speakers
avatar for Sanjana Adavi

Sanjana Adavi

Lighting Designer, CannonDesign
Sanjana Adavi is an emerging professional in the lighting design industry. After studying Architectural Engineering at Penn State University, she joined the Cannon Design Lighting Studio in 2023. Over the last three years, she has built a diverse portfolio in architectural lighting... Read More →
avatar for Coffield King

Coffield King

Senior Associate, CannonDesign
Coffield began his career working in architecture firms with a strong focus on 3D visualization and custom detailing. Projects included larger commercial buildings, as well as the design and fabrication drawings for custom light fixture installations. Over the last 16 years he has... Read More →
Wednesday September 16, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Education Station @ ArchLIGHT Summit Show Floor
  Case Studies, Seminar

11:00am CDT

ArchLIGHT Summit Lunch: Connect on the Show Floor
Wednesday September 16, 2026 11:00am - 1:00pm CDT
ArchLIGHT Summit Show Floor
ArchLIGHT Lunch on the Show Floor

Take a break without missing a moment of the action at the ArchLIGHT Lunch on the Show Floor, a casual, high-energy networking experience designed to bring attendees together in the heart of the exhibit hall.

This hosted lunch offers a unique opportunity to connect with fellow lighting designers, specifiers, architects, and industry partners in a relaxed, accessible setting. Instead of stepping away from the show, attendees can recharge while continuing to explore exhibits, discover new products, and spark meaningful conversations.

Wednesday September 16, 2026 11:00am - 1:00pm CDT
ArchLIGHT Summit Show Floor
  Networking and Social, Entertainment

12:00pm CDT

Unpacking The Rainbow Connection – Lighting Design for Human Health and Wellbeing
Wednesday September 16, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Education Station @ ArchLIGHT Summit Show Floor
For decades, architectural lighting design has focused on vision and aesthetics. More recently, however, discoveries and a growing understanding of the connection between light, human circadian biology and certain chronic health issues have challenged lighting designers to also account for how light affects physiological wellbeing. Considerations related to the intensity, direction, duration and timing of exposure to short wavelength blue light has altered both product and practice. Now, the industry is beginning to learn that wellbeing isn’t just influenced by blue light, but also far red and near infrared (NIR) radiation. New products, bold claims, and nascent science offer an intriguing story of how an NIR-rich interior lighting spectrum like sunlight could improve cognition, boost mood, reduce pain, repair tissue, and more. This presentation will introduce the science of photobiomodulation, outlining what is currently known and what could change in the future. It will also cover how lighting practice might change, and what to watch for as the science emerges.

Designing with photobiomodulation in mind will be a substantially different exercise than designing for vision or even for circadian effect. This is primarily because photobiomodulation works through the mitochondria present in living cells rather than only through the eyes. Thus, there are important discussions about the dose of light, where it is delivered, and how it can function independently of lighting for vision. There are also broader questions about accounting for potentially large increases in energy use, balanced with the potential benefits to society. This presentation will help attendees be at the forefront of what could be the next major disruption to lighting practice, allowing them to deliver better solutions for clients.
Speakers
avatar for Dave Pfund

Dave Pfund

Senior Vice President Research and Product Management, The Lighting Quotient
Dave Pfund is an innovation-driven lighting industry thought leader focused on technologies that advance personal wellbeing and sustainable building initiatives. He is passionate about lighting science, biological and psychological responses to light, and related health impacts. In... Read More →
Wednesday September 16, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Education Station @ ArchLIGHT Summit Show Floor
  Design, Seminar

1:00pm CDT

Now You See Me - Now You Don't
Wednesday September 16, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
WAC - TM 3101
This course introduces a practical, application-based approach to understanding lighting design by focusing on where light comes from, how it interacts with people, and how it directly affects the way spaces are used. Designed for non-lighting professionals, the presentation translates lighting concepts into real-world examples that are easy to recognize and apply.Through case studies such as casino gaming tables, classrooms for the hard of hearing and sign-language users, sports facilities, and safety-driven environments, participants will explore how the angle, direction, and distribution of light can either support or hinder visual comfort, communication, performance, and safety. Special attention is given to glare control, contrast, and visibility, and how improper lighting can negatively impact both users and activities within a space.The course also introduces the concept of layered lighting—ambient, task, and accent—and explains how combining these layers thoughtfully can create flexible, functional environments that respond to different activities and user needs. By the end of the session, participants will have a clearer understanding of how lighting decisions influence behavior, comfort, and effectiveness in a wide range of applications.

CEU: 1.0 AIA
Speakers
avatar for Julia M. Gordon

Julia M. Gordon

Senior Lighting Designer, Schuler Shook
Julia M. Gordon is a Certified Lighting Designer (CLD) and seasoned design professional with nearly 30 years of experience in architectural lighting. Known for her creative vision and ability to craft compelling visual experiences, Julia’s work spans a wide variety of project types... Read More →
avatar for Leigh Gice

Leigh Gice

Product Marketing Director, WAC Group
Leigh Gice has been lighting up the industry (literally!) for over 20 years. From the bright lights of live performance and film sets to the sleek glow of architectural design, she’s done it all. Her journey has taken her from backstage to boardrooms, where her passion for lighting... Read More →
Wednesday September 16, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
WAC - TM 3101
  Case Studies, Seminar

1:00pm CDT

Lighting to Support Human Health and Wellbeing
Wednesday September 16, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Education Station @ ArchLIGHT Summit Show Floor
Unlock the powerful biological potential of light and transform how people feel, function, and sleep in your buildings. This evidence-based course translates cutting-edge light-and-health research directly into your practical workflow, moving beyond aesthetics to show you how light affects the visual, perceptual, and circadian systems. You'll master the cause-and-effect of key design variables (spectrum, timing, duration) on human outcomes like task performance, alertness, and glare control. Critically, you will demystify and learn to apply advanced metrics from standards like WELL and CIE S 026 to achieve targets such as vertical illuminance at the eye, EV/EH ratios and controls. Through real-world case studies, you'll gain the step-by-step strategy for implementing "bright days, dim evenings, dark nights," empowering you to design environments that directly improve occupant sleep, safety, and overall well-being.
Speakers
avatar for Mariana Figueiro

Mariana Figueiro

Professor and Director, Light and Health Research Center, Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Mariana Figueiro, PhD, is among the world’s leading experts in the area of light and health, with a focus on bridging science to practical applications aimed at improving human quality of life. She has made a significant impact on this developing field and continues to actively... Read More →
Wednesday September 16, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Education Station @ ArchLIGHT Summit Show Floor
  Design, Seminar

2:00pm CDT

Equitable by Design: Dynamic Lighting Systems for Neurodivergent Accessibility
Wednesday September 16, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Education Station @ ArchLIGHT Summit Show Floor
Using the recently completed La Nubé STEAM Discovery Center as a case study, this presentation explores how dynamic lighting and complex control systems can address the sensory needs of neurodivergent visitors through accessible and equitable lighting design. La Nubé is the first children's museum in the United States where the exhibit lighting can change to meet the unique needs of its visitors: a full suite of stimulus control modes modulate the exhibits to maximize accessibility and minimize environmental stimuli for neurodivergent individuals. The presentation delves into the lighting and control system challenges these requirements presented, and how to navigate similar challenges to advance accessible lighting in future work. Topics include design advocacy and client coordination; systems design strategy and pitfalls; sensory-friendly design strategies; project-specific lessons learned; and real-world impacts from museum staff and local advocacy groups.
Speakers
avatar for John Delfino

John Delfino

Associate Principal, Available Light, Inc
John Delfino has spent over a decade creating narrative-rich lighting designs for permanent installations. At Available Light, he has contributed to major museum and architectural projects, in the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, La Nube STEAM Discovery Center, the National WWII... Read More →
Wednesday September 16, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Education Station @ ArchLIGHT Summit Show Floor
  Design, Seminar

3:00pm CDT

What If?
Wednesday September 16, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
TBA
A candid exploration of what the future of lighting might look like given various scenarios.
Speakers
avatar for Andrea Hartranft

Andrea Hartranft

Principal, Hartranft Lighting Studios

Andrea Hartranft believes everyone should have access to and benefit from quality light in their environments.

She applies expertise gained since 1986 to design for commercial, municipal, institutional and residential markets. Her projects include high-end public places, energy-efficient workplaces, and cost-driven renovations, receiving international lighting design awards from the International... Read More →
Wednesday September 16, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
TBA
  Practical, Seminar

4:00pm CDT

IALD Texas Closing Party Hosted by Eurofase
Wednesday September 16, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Eurofase Showroom - TM 4002


Wednesday September 16, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Eurofase Showroom - TM 4002
  Networking and Social, Entertainment
 
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