NAILD Innovation Conference to Help Lighting Community Adapt to the Future

January 10, 2018

From lighting controls to lighting as a service, the National Association of Innovative Lighting Distributors (NAILD)’s upcoming conference offerings will prepare lighting companies for the next wave of success. 

NAILD Innovation 2018, “Unlocking the Future of Lighting,” will be held February 13-16, 2018 in Rancho Mirage, California. The event will offer lighting professionals top-notch educational sessions, workshops, golf and other networking opportunities, as well as a first-hand look at the most innovative lighting products on the market. The organization will also present its second annual Forces Under 40 awards, recognizing the next generation of rising stars in the industry. 

“We help our member companies thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing market,” says NAILD President Robin Watt. “From our educational sessions to the Product Sprint to the business relationships that are forged at the conference, NAILD offers the resources you need to position your business for future success. We look forward to seeing everyone this year.”

NAILD members are lighting distributors, manufacturers of lighting equipment, products and supplies used by MRO, contractor and facility end-user customers. Members also include full-line electrical distributors, energy service companies, lighting sales reps and other industry stakeholders. 

Find out more: http://naild.org/innovation-annual-conference/.

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