Loading…
To learn more about ArchLIGHT Summit, please visit www.archlightsummit.com.
Monday, September 14
 

5:00pm CDT

WILD Welcome Party @ WAC
Monday September 14, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
WAC - TM 3101
Women in Lighting + Design (WILD) welcomes everyone to Dallas for the sixth annual ArchLIGHT Summit with this special pre-show reception open to all participants (attendees, exhibitors, agents, sponsors and more). Enjoy food, drink, networking, and entertainment with your peers.

Join Us for this not-to-be-missed kickoff!

Casual attire recommended.
Monday September 14, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
WAC - TM 3101
  Networking and Social, Entertainment
 
Tuesday, September 15
 

9:00am CDT

Exhibit Hall Open
Tuesday September 15, 2026 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
ArchLIGHT Summit Show Floor

Tuesday September 15, 2026 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
ArchLIGHT Summit Show Floor
  Trade Show

10:00am CDT

AI as a Lighting Designer’s Assistant: Practical Tools for Analysis, Comparison, and Clarity
Tuesday September 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
TBA
AI is already showing up in the lighting industry—sometimes in places designers don’t even see—so this session takes a practical, no-hype look at how lighting designers can use AI as an assistant rather than a threat. Instead of focusing on futuristic promises, the talk centers on real-world design tasks and the importance of asking the right questions, exploring how thoughtful prompts and...
See More →
Speakers
avatar for Ardra Zinkon, CLD, IALD

Ardra Zinkon, CLD, IALD

President, Director of Lighting Design, Zinkon Creative Studio
Ardra Paige Zinkon, CLD, IALD is President and Director of Lighting Design at Zinkon Creative Studio, a certified WBE firm specializing in architectural lighting and technology design. Designing professionally since 1997, she is known for balancing technical precision with creative... Read More →
Tuesday September 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
TBA
  Practical, Seminar

11:00am CDT

TBD
Tuesday September 15, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
TBA

Tuesday September 15, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
TBA

12:00pm CDT

Digital Practice Management with BIM Focus
Tuesday September 15, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
TBA
BIM is transforming how architects, lighting designers, and manufacturers collaborate and manage projects. This session will explore how digital practice management helps firms streamline workflows, improve coordination, and maintain strong BIM standards. Attendees will learn how to develop efficient BIM templates, train teams effectively, and integrate BIM into their lighting and architectural...
See More →
Speakers
avatar for Samuel Mikhail

Samuel Mikhail

Managing Director, 4Ideal Design
Over the past decade, Sam has worked with more than 50 architecture, interior and lighting design firms, as well as construction companies, to implement BIM technologies. Sam began his career as an architect, and transitioned to the BIM consulting during the early days of architecture... Read More →
avatar for Andrea Lynn

Andrea Lynn

NCIDQ, IIDA, 4Ideal Design
Andrea is a dedicated member of 4 Ideal Design (4iD), bringing her diverse expertise in interior and lighting design to the team. With seven years of experience in the design industry, Andrea’s career began at a large architecture, interiors, and engineering firm, where she worked... Read More →
avatar for Susy Mikhail

Susy Mikhail

Co-Founder | Services Direct | Digital Practice Architect, 4ideal Design
Susy has more than 11 years of architecture experience. She’s an expert in the creation and implementation of Architecture BIM Standards, and has extensive knowledge of New York City documentation requirements and multifamily Revit workflows.Her hands-on experience as an architect... Read More →
Tuesday September 15, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
TBA
  Practical, Seminar

12:00pm CDT

A Proposed Two-Parameter Approach To Recommended Lighting Levels
Tuesday September 15, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
TBA
Illuminance, measured in foot-candles or lux, has long been the metric used to recommend lighting levels for specific applications.  From Waldram’s Designed Appearance Method to Cuttle’s Mean Room Surface Exitance (MRSP) approach, there has been considerable interest over the years in moving away from illuminance as a basis for lighting design in favor of luminance and exitance.This...
See More →
Speakers
avatar for Craig Bernecker

Craig Bernecker

Professor, The New School
Dr. Bernecker has been a lighting educator for over 40 years. He is founder of The Lighting Education Institute, providing professional education, and Professor of Lighting Design and Director of the Masters of Fine Arts in Lighting Design program at Parsons School of Design, The... Read More →
Tuesday September 15, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
TBA
  Technical, Seminar

1:00pm CDT

The Museum Multiverse
Tuesday September 15, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
TBA
The world of museums is a multiverse of experiences. These experiences span from historic houses, with the most subtle lighting, to the most immersive and interactive environments where lighting is a noticeable interpretive element. Join us to learn from creative designers who have brought these amazing experiences to life. Dig into the details as each panelist will share design, technical and...
See More →
Speakers
avatar for Anita Jorgensen

Anita Jorgensen

Pricipal, Anita Jorgensen
Anita Jorgensen (IALD, IES, LC, CL) is the founding principal of Anita Jorgensen Lighting Design (AJLD) located in Tribeca, NY, and has been practicing architectural lighting design for over twenty years. Her background in art history and theatrical lighting design brings a strong... Read More →
avatar for Chuck Cameron

Chuck Cameron

Chuck Cameron works with specifiers, distributors and contractors to provide effective and efficient lighting controls creating environments for people. He recently joined the factory team at ETC, supporting architectural projects with control and fixture solutions, after 4 years... Read More →
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 →
avatar for Amy Nelson

Amy Nelson

Amy Nelson is the Design Manager of Lighting Design at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, where she has worked for the past 13 years. Currently, she oversees the design, installation, and maintenance of lighting across the institution. At the Met, she leads projects that balance innovation... Read More →
Tuesday September 15, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
TBA
  Case Studies, Seminar

1:00pm CDT

Why DALI Makes Sense for Outdoor Lighting Control
Tuesday September 15, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
TBA
The scale of outdoor lighting offers bigger challenges for controls selection and operation. Installation costs, encompassing wiring and labor, can be prohibitive. Post-installation adjustments can require burdensome additional efforts. Wouldn’t it be great if there was some control solution that bypassed these challenges yet offered superior control capabilities and ease of installation? Enter...
See More →
Speakers
avatar for Nathan Harris

Nathan Harris

Manager-Lighting Controls, Texas Lighting Solutions
Nathan Harris is a lighting controls professional with nearly 20 years of experience, specializing in the design and implementation of intelligent control systems that improve building performance, occupant experience, and long-term flexibility. At Texas Lighting Solutions, he works... Read More →
avatar for Stephen Zhou

Stephen Zhou

Executive Vice President, mwConnect
Executive Vice President at mwConnect, a pioneering lighting and IoT company headquartered in Sacramento, California, Stephen is responsible for overseeing the company’s daily operations and managing its subsidiaries across Asia. He leads a cross-functional R&D team that has developed... Read More →
avatar for Carol Jones

Carol Jones

Carol is an industry veteran and national leader in market transformation working on the digitization, standardization, and interoperability of commercial lighting. She has a diverse background having been a lighting designer, a ‘labbie’ at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory... Read More →
Tuesday September 15, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
TBA
  Technical, Seminar

1:00pm CDT

LP-30: A Phase-by-Phase Approach to TM-30
Tuesday September 15, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
TBA
This introduces ANSI/IES LP-30, which presents a phase-by-phase implementation of TM-30, from schematic design to construction documentation.  TM-30 is a method for evaluating color developed by the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) that uses design intents of Preference, Vividness and Fidelity to assess and improve lighting quality. By understanding the TM-30 information gathered at...
See More →
Speakers
TE
avatar for Jason Livingston

Jason Livingston

IES, IALD, LC, Principal, Studio T+L, LLC
Jason is the principal of Studio T+L, a lighting design and theatre consulting firm in Brooklyn, New York.  His lighting design work ranges from hospitality to houses of worship, and from commercial offices to performing arts centers and experiential spaces.  He is also the Co-Chair... Read More →
Tuesday September 15, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
TBA
  Technical, Seminar

2:00pm CDT

Who Is the Integrator—and Why Your Lighting Project Depends on Them
Tuesday September 15, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
TBA
As lighting control systems become more sophisticated, the role of the controls integrator has become increasingly important—yet often misunderstood by design teams. This session explains what a lighting controls integrator actually does and why their involvement can be critical to project success. Attendees will learn how integrators bridge the gap between architectural intent, engineering...
See More →
Speakers
avatar for Chris Leffel

Chris Leffel

Architectural Regional Manager, South, ETC
Chris Leffel is the South Architectural Regional Sales Manager at ETC, where he leads strategic engagement and specification efforts across the Southern U.S., Latin America, and the Caribbean from his home base in Orlando. He joined ETC in 2023, bringing deep industry experience and... Read More →
Tuesday September 15, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
TBA
  Practical, Seminar

3:00pm CDT

Confessions of an Old School Lighting Auditor
Tuesday September 15, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
TBA
When upgrading a facility or exterior space with a new lighting system, capturing the existing conditions is absolutely fundamental to the success of any retrofit project. Without an accurate assessment, lighting practitioners cannot possibly deliver an effective retrofit cost and savings proposal.  Join us as we explore the proven process of collecting existing conditions and maximizing the...
See More →
Speakers
avatar for Frank Agraz

Frank Agraz

Lighting Solutions Manager, Facility Solutions Group
Tuesday September 15, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
TBA
  Practical, Seminar

3:00pm CDT

Network Lighting Control Solutions
Tuesday September 15, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
TBA
Highlighting the capabilities of using a singular platform of controls.  Leverage the core and shell of a building control system to control the lighting, as well as deploy an infrastructure of fully networked building.   Allows users to be able to have a smart building, running efficiently,  automatically and provides key data points to allow for key business decisions.
Speakers
avatar for Gary Harvey

Gary Harvey

With over 15 years of deep-rooted experience in the LED lighting industry, Gary Harvey has been at the forefront of the digital lighting revolution. Throughout his career, he has transitioned from mastering the technical nuances of illumination to pioneering the future of Integrated... Read More →
Tuesday September 15, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
TBA
  Technical, Seminar

4:00pm CDT

“Selectable” Lighting: One Size May Not Fit All
Tuesday September 15, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
TBA
In recent years there has been a proliferation of LED products with combined attributes of selectable wattage, CCT, beam angles, etc. A primary benefit of integrating these features is a reduction in the SKU or part numbers for manufacturers and suppliers, but is it beneficial to the design community?  In this panel discussion which brings perspectives from the lighting design and lighting...
See More →
Speakers
ML

Michael Lunn

Cooper Lighting Solutions
Michael Lunn is a seasoned professional in the lighting industry, currently serving as the Product Marketing Manager for the HALO Recessed Product Line at Cooper Lighting Solutions. His extensive experience includes leadership roles at Eaton - Lighting and various technical support... Read More →
avatar for Paula Ziegenbein

Paula Ziegenbein

Paula Ziegenbein discovered her passion for lighting as an undergraduate in electrical engineering, inspired by a professor’s course on Illumination Engineering. This sparked a 25-year career with OSRAM SYLVANIA, where she held leadership roles in applications engineering, product... Read More →
avatar for Shanna Snow Brown

Shanna Snow Brown

Associate, Hartranft Lighting Studios
Shanna Brown is an Associate at Hartranft Lighting Studios with over a decade of experience in architectural lighting design. She holds a Master’s degree from Parsons School of Design and brings a human-centered approach that blends form and function, with a focus on the emotional... Read More →
Tuesday September 15, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
TBA
  Design, Seminar

4:00pm CDT

Spec to Site: Bridging Design, Integration, and Commissioning
Tuesday September 15, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
TBA
As protocols, networked systems, and software-driven platforms evolve faster than traditional project delivery models, the gap between design intent and field reality in modern lighting systems continues to widen. This one-hour panel, proposed by members of the United Lighting Controls Forum (ULCF) and the Council for Lighting Controls Startup and Integration (CLCSI), is designed for technicians,...
See More →
Speakers
avatar for David Fox
Tuesday September 15, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
TBA
  Technical, Seminar

5:00pm CDT

Sip n' Connect
Tuesday September 15, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
TBA

Tuesday September 15, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
TBA
  Networking and Social, Entertainment

6:00pm CDT

DALI Dinner Reception
Tuesday September 15, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
ArchLIGHT Summit Show Floor

Tuesday September 15, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
ArchLIGHT Summit Show Floor
  Food, Entertainment
 
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
TBA
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...
See More →
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
TBA
  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
TBA
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...
See More →
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

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
TBA
  Case Studies, Seminar

12:00pm CDT

Unpacking The Rainbow Connection – Lighting Design for Human Health and Wellbeing
Wednesday September 16, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
TBA
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...
See More →
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
TBA
  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...
See More →
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

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
TBA
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...
See More →
Speakers
JB
avatar for Mariana Figueiro

Mariana Figueiro

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
TBA
  Design, Seminar

2:00pm CDT

Equitable by Design: Dynamic Lighting Systems for Neurodivergent Accessiblity
Wednesday September 16, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
TBA
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...
See More →
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
TBA
  Design, Seminar

4:00pm CDT

IALD Texas Closing Party @ 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
 
ArchLIGHT Summit
From $0.00

Get help with the event

Contact event planner Event login
View support guides Find upcoming events
Create an event you'd love to attend!
Explore why organizers choose Sched • Success stories
Event App • Event scheduling • Event registration • Event ticketing • Sched forms • Call for papers • Badges • Conferences
© 2026. SCHED LLC - All rights reserved - Helping events since 2008
Event Planning Software • Privacy • Terms
Share Modal

Share this link via

Or copy link

Filter sessions
Apply filters to sessions.
Monday, September 14
Tuesday, September 15
Wednesday, September 16
ArchLIGHT Summit Show Floor
Eurofase Showroom - TM 4002
TBA
WAC - TM 3101
  • Case Studies
  • Design
  • Food
  • Networking and Social
  • Practical
  • Technical
  • Trade Show
  • CEU Type
  • AIA
  • IDCEC
  • Audience
  • Architect
  • End User
  • Engineer
  • Interior Designer
  • Landscape Architect
  • Lighting Designer
  • Level
  • Advanced
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Session Track
  • Case Studies + Real-World Application
  • Design Innovation + Emerging Practice
  • Human-Centered Design + Wellbeing
  • Interior Design Applications
  • Practice + Collaboration
  • Technical Fundamentals + Standards
  • Popular