IES 2019 Progress Report

Nov 19, 2019

The Illuminating Engineering Society released its 2019 progress report.

The IES Progress Committee’s mission is to keep in touch with developments in the art and science of lighting throughout the world and prepare a yearly report of achievements for the Society. Acceptance is based on an impartial judging process used by the committee to evaluate each submission on its uniqueness, innovation and significance to the lighting industry. There were 129 submittals in 2019; 72 were accepted into the report.

You can find the full report HERE

2020 submissions will be accepted from April 13th to May 22nd.

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