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San Diego to Host IALD Enlighten Americas 2024

IALD Enlighten Americas 2024, the pinnacle of the lighting design industry’s leading conference series, will be taking place in the picturesque Rancho Bernardo region of San Diego, California in October 2024.

IALD Enlighten conferences offer a comprehensive and enriching experience for hundreds of attending professionals from the architectural lighting design industry, providing opportunities for education, networking, inspiration, and professional growth.

As a most valued educational opportunity, Enlighten conferences provide a platform for industry professionals to gain insights into the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in architectural lighting design. Through workshops, seminars, and presentations, attendees can enhance their knowledge and skills. Featured talks and presentations by industry leaders and renowned designers serve as a source of inspiration, sparking creativity and innovation.

The three-day event brings together a diverse group of professionals from various sectors of the lighting design industry, including designers, manufacturers, architects, engineers, and researchers. This creates a valuable networking environment where attendees can connect, share experiences, and establish new relationships. 

Since 2022, Enlighten conferences also feature curated exhibitions and showcases of the latest lighting products, technologies, and solutions. This allows attendees to stay updated on advancements in the field, get hands-on experience with new products, and provide direct feedback to manufacturers.

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

Make plans for you and your colleagues to spend 17 to 19 October with the IALD and the leading edge of the lighting design community at the Rancho Bernardo Inn, and let the IALD Enlighten Americas 2024 experience #SparkInspiration within you.

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