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Tuesday, September 15
 

12:00pm CDT

Digital Practice Management with BIM Focus
Tuesday September 15, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
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 workflows. Through real-world examples, we’ll show how structured BIM implementation can reduce inefficiencies, enhance teamwork, and improve project outcomes.
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 →
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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

1:00pm CDT

Why DALI Makes Sense for Outdoor Lighting Control
Tuesday September 15, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
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 DALI! By using this open standard, project professionals can unlock a range of benefits including:
• Multi-vendor compatibility for luminaires, drivers, sensors, and controllers without being locked in to a single vendor’s solution
• Design flexibility and future proofing with individual addressability, ease of grouping or regrouping
• Flexible design and future-proofing
• Reduced operating costs with predictive maintenance reports on failing components
• Centralized remote monitoring with fault detection and integration into other building management systems

This session delves into the use of DALI standards for designing outdoor control projects like parking garages and other site lighting applications. The panelists explore common misconceptions, best design and installation practices, and lessons learned from real-world projects.
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 →
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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

3:00pm CDT

Confessions of an Old School Lighting Auditor
Tuesday September 15, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
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 chances for a successful project.


Speakers
avatar for Frank Agraz

Frank Agraz

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

4:00pm CDT

“Selectable” Lighting: One Size May Not Fit All
Tuesday September 15, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
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 manufacturer’s perspectives, we compare and contrast selectable lighting attributes in luminaires and consider which applications may benefit and where the use of a “one size fits most” lighting approach should be avoided. 
Speakers
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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
 
Wednesday, September 16
 

10:00am CDT

A Primer to Working with Lighting Designers
Wednesday September 16, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
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
TBA

11:00am CDT

OMG The 80's are Historic? - Gregory Bateson Building Case Study
Wednesday September 16, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
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

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
 
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