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Registering for EA24

You can register for the full conference (including all available pre-conference activities) or a single-day event badge (Friday or Saturday). But act quickly! Registration prices change on the following schedule:

EARLY: Event Open - 29 July

STANDARD: 30 July - 23 September

LATE: 24 September - 19 October

Cost of badges are indicated where applicable at Member (IALD, LIRC) and Non-Member rates.

Full Conference Badge Pricing

Lighting Designers (IALD Members / Non-Members)

Early: $599 / $699 | Standard: $799 / $899 | Late: $899 / $999

Allied Industry Professionals (LIRC Members / Non-Members)

Early: $599 / $999 | Standard: $799 / $1249 | Late: $899 / $1499

Educators + Students (IALD Members)

$200

Guests (Non-Industry, must accompany another)

$250

Single-Day Badge Pricing

Lighting Designers (IALD Members / Non-Members)

Early: $399 / $499 | Standard: $499 / $599 | Late: $549 / $649

Allied Industry Professionals (LIRC Members / Non-Members)

Early: $399 / $799 | Standard: $499 / $899 | Late: $549 / $949

Educators + Students (IALD Members)

$125

Guests (Non-Industry, must accompany another)

$175

IMPORTANT: You must be signed in to register.

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IALD Enlighten Americas 2024

The pinnacle of the lighting design industry’s leading conference series, EA24 offers a comprehensive and enriching experience for hundreds of attending professionals from around the world.

As a most valued educational opportunity, Enlighten conferences provide industry professionals with insights into the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in architectural lighting design.

Held in the warm, sunny, and inviting Rancho Bernardo region of northern San Diego, IALD Enlighten Americas 2024 will surely be another unforgettable and enriching professional convention experience.

Attendees enhance their knowledge and skills through workshops, seminars, and presentations. Innovation and excellence in lighting design are recognized and celebrated at the annual IALD International Lighting Design Awards presentation. Featured seminars and professional development presentations by nearly forty industry leaders, researchers, and renowned designers serve as a source of inspiration, sparking creativity and innovation.

Make plans to spend time with the leading edge of the international lighting design community. Let the IALD Enlighten Americas 2024 experience #SparkInspiration within you!

When

10/17/2024 - 10/19/2024

Where

Rancho Bernardo Inn 17550 Bernardo Oaks Dr San Diego, CA 92128 UNITED STATES

Registration

Registration ends 10/19/2024 5:00 PM PDT

Itinerary Selections

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Wednesday, 16 October 2024

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Pre-Conference Tequila Party (Sponsored by Axis Lighting) Category Reception Track Granada Lawn Time 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM 4:00 PM

Thursday, 17 October 2024

Description
Photometry In Action Category Workshop Track Aragon I Time 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM Spots available 23 9:30 AM
Business Owners' Forum Moderator: Andrea Hartranft, FIALD Category Forum Track Aragon III Time 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM 10:30 AM
LIRC Open Meeting Open to all members of the lighting community. Come join us in the spirit of collaboration! Category Forum Track Aragon I Time 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM 2:00 PM
Lighting as Social Justice Advocacy: Time 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM 4:00 PM
LIRC Emerging Lighting Designer Initiative Reception An invitation-only networking reception for all emerging designers supported by this year’s initiative program, along with representatives of the sponsor companies, including Acuity Brands (11 sponsorships), Lutron (3), Delta Light (2), DALI Alliance (1), Heper (1), and Inter-Lux (1). Category Reception Time 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM 5:00 PM
President's Opening Reception (Sponsored by Cooper Lighting) Time 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM 6:30 PM

Friday, 18 October 2024

Description
Opening Welcome + Keynote Address (Sponsored by ETC) Speakers: IALD President Andrea Hartranft, FIALD; Tupac Martir Category Keynote Track Aragon I+II Time 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM 8:30 AM
Friday Morning Networking Break + Tabletop Exhibits Category Networking Track Aragon Foyer Time 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM 10:00 AM
Speaking Truth: A Plan to Achieve Greater Transparency [...] Speakers: Steven Rosen, FIALD; Alexis Arnoldi, IALD; Chip Israel, FIALD; Nancy Stathes; Jimalee Beno [Full Title: Speaking Truth: A Plan to Achieve Greater Transparency in the Lighting Channel (Round 3 of 3)] Category Presentation Track Aragon I Time 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM 10:30 AM
The LED Revolution Needs a Design Revolution [...] Speakers: Andrea Wilkerson, Ph.D., Rachel Fitzgerald, IALD, CLD; Anne Kustner, IALD; Ruth Taylor [Full Title: The LED Revolution Needs a Design Revolution: Replaceable Components for a Sustainable Future] Category Presentation Track Aragon II Time 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM 10:30 AM
Friday Lunch Category Meals Track Aragon Lawn Time 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM 12:00 PM
A Five-Step Human-Centric Lighting Design Process [...] Speakers: Dr. Tony Esposito, Ph.D.; Dr. Kevin W. Houser, Educator IALD [Full Title: A Five-Step Human-Centric Lighting Design Process for Your Next Project] Category Presentation Track Aragon I Time 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM 1:00 PM
The Kintsugi Approach to Lighting the Olympic Village Speakers: Sara Castagné; Maelle Tertrais Category Presentation Track Aragon II Time 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM 1:00 PM
D.E.Why? - Why Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Matter Speakers: David Seok, IALD, CLD; Stacey Teresa Bello Category Presentation Track Aragon I Time 2:10 PM - 3:10 PM 2:10 PM
Monument to the Dream – 60 Years of Reflection Speakers: Lisa Reed, IALD; Randy Burkett, FIALD Category Presentation Track Aragon I Time 2:10 PM - 3:10 PM 2:10 PM
Friday Afternoon Networking Break + Tabletop Exhibits Category Networking Track Aragon Foyer Time 3:10 PM - 3:40 PM 3:10 PM
Detailing Pictonary: IALD Education Trust Student Workshop Open to students only. Category Workshop Track Aragon I Time 3:40 PM - 4:40 PM 3:40 PM
Lighting Cross Talk An informal roundtable discussion between manufacturers and specifiers regarding critical issues facing the lighting industry. Category Roundtable Track Aragon III Time 3:40 PM - 5:40 PM Spots available 109 3:40 PM
IALD Education Trust Networking Reception (Spons. by Vode) Open to students only. Category Reception Track Aragon III Time 5:45 PM - 6:45 PM 5:45 PM
Young Professionals Reception (Sponsored by Sourcery) By invitation only. Ticket required. Category Reception Track Aragon Lawn Time 5:45 PM - 6:45 PM 5:45 PM
Tiki Lights & Neon Nights (presented by Acuity Brands) Join us for a Friday night party at "Tiki Lights & Neon Nights" presented by Acuity Brands! Category Reception Track (Off-site) Time 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM 7:00 PM

Saturday, 19 October 2024

Description
Saturday Breakfast Category Meals Track Aragon Lawn Time 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM 8:15 AM
Integrated: A Cultural History of Slots, Coves, and Planes Speakers: Dan Weissman, IALD; Srushti Totadri, Jr. Assoc. IALD Category Presentation Track Aragon II Time 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM 9:15 AM
On Belay! Mentoring to Build Trust, Humility [...] Speaker: Paige Donnell, IALD [Full Title: On Belay! Mentoring to Build Trust, Humility, and Vulnerability in the Workplace] Category Presentation Track Aragon I Time 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM 9:15 AM
Saturday Morning Networking Break + Tabletop Exhibits Category Networking Track Aragon Foyer Time 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM 10:15 AM
Light Beyond Earth: Illuminating Life on Exoplanets Speaker: Anna Freiesleben Category Presentation Track Aragon I Time 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM 10:45 AM
Wired for Success: The Electrician an Designer's Guide [...] Speakers: Jill Cody, IALD, CLD; Fernando Rosero [Full Title: Wired for Success: The Electrician and Designer's Guide to Mutual Understanding] Category Presentation Track Aragon II Time 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM 10:45 AM
A Journey Through Uber HQ: Employee-First Approach [...] Speakers: Rohini Pendyala, Assoc. IALD; Jenna Szczech; Hakee Chang [Full Title: A Journey Through Uber HQ: Employee-First Approach to Design and Wellness] Category Presentation Track Aragon II Time 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM 12:00 PM
Illuminating Innovation: AI, 3D Printing, & the Future [...] Speaker: Basar Erdener [Full Title: Illuminating Innovation: AI, 3D Printing, and the Future of Luminaire Design] Category Presentation Track Aragon II Time 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM 2:00 PM
Tipping into Digital Interoperability (DALI) Speakers: Teal Brogden, IALD; Carol Jones Category Presentation Track Aragon I Time 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM 2:00 PM
Saturday Afternoon Networking Break + Tabletop Exhibits Category Networking Track Aragon Foyer Time 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM 3:00 PM
Designing Light for Interpersonal Video Communication Speakers: Richard Falconer, IALD; Norman Russell; Steve Cooper Category Presentation Track Aragon I Time 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM 3:30 PM
Dreaming in Color Speakers: Dawn Hollingsworth, FIALD, CLD; Kate Furst, Assoc. IALD Category Presentation Track Aragon II Time 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM 3:30 PM
Closing Keynote: A Return to Dreaming (Sponsored by QTL) A joyful exploration into finding the right balance between brave ideas and their thoughtful delivery. This paper explains the approaches and beliefs that underpin an ever-changing portfolio of work, harmonizing the role of light within a spirit of using 'less'. Category Presentation Time 4:40 PM - 5:40 PM 4:40 PM
The 2024 IALD International Lighting Design Awards [IMPORTANT: This is an optional event outside of the Enlighten conference agenda; there is a separate cost for the Awards presentation ticket (IALD members receive a discount).] The IALD invites everyone attending EA24 to celebrate the year's outstanding achievements and innovations in lighting design from around the globe. Category Ceremony Track Aragon Ballrooms Time 8:30 PM - 11:30 PM Spots available 452 8:30 PM

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