Help Shape the Future of Lighting at Lightfair 2023

February 24, 2023

Join the best and the brightest in architectural and commercial lighting at LightFair. Discover the latest lighting products, solutions, and technologies at the industry’s most inclusive and immersive lighting trade show and conference. This experience offers self-paced exploration, curated tours, networking events, educational sessions and inspiration-packed programming designed by the IES and IALD. It all unfolds at the Javits Center, New York, May 21-25, 2023. Register today!

Conference and Trade Show

The LightFair Conference has been curated by Brienne Musselman, IES Director of Education & Standards and a team of well-respected thought-leaders from the IES and IALD.

Workshops May 21-23, 2023 | Conference & Trade Show May 23-25, 2023

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The signature 2-day Workshops preceding the trade show (May 21-23) offer immersive training not available at most other events. Whether you attend just a few sessions, walk the show floor for a day or stay all five days, you are sure to expand your horizons at LightFair.

Why Attend Light Fair?

Changing Scene

LRC Receives US$4 Million Grant for Light and Health Research

The National Institute on Aging of the National Institutes of Health has awarded a five-year grant totaling more than $4 million to the Lighting Research Center (LRC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to support research that could benefit people living with Alzheimer’s disease…

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Catalyst Sales & Marketing Signs With Dals Lighting, Inc.

Dals Lighting, Inc., based in Blainville, Quebec, has partnered with Catalyst Sales and Marketing to represent their products throughout Atlantic Canada…

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Interim Order Regulating UV Radiation-Emitting and Ozone-Generating Devices Under the Pest Control Products Act: Overview

More ultraviolet (UV) radiation-emitting and ozone-generating devices such as lights and wands have become available for sale in Canada since the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of these devices are marketed to kill bacteria and viruses, including SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

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LEDVANCE Announce Eastern Distribution Center Closure

LEDVANCE has announced the closure of their Eastern Distribution Centre located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and that they will move its operations to their Versailles, Kentucky facility.

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Call for Entries: GE Edison Award Competition

The 2015 GE Edison Award competition, sponsored by GE Lighting…

Changing Scene | Education & Events

Light + Building 2024: a symbiosis of lighting and connectedbuilding-services technology

July 31, 2023 Modern building-services technology stands for efficient energy usage, individual improvements in the levels of comfort and convenience, as well as all-round safety and security. Lighting is an elementary building block of the built-up world. It not only sets visual accents and, under ideal circumstances, combines aesthetically with the architecture but also provides…

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LRC Receives US$4 Million Grant for Light and Health Research

Changing Scene

Catalyst Sales & Marketing Signs With Dals Lighting, Inc.

Dals Lighting, Inc., based in Blainville, Quebec, has partnered with Catalyst Sales and Marketing to represent their products throughout Atlantic Canada…

Changing Scene

Interim Order Regulating UV Radiation-Emitting and Ozone-Generating Devices Under the Pest Control Products Act: Overview

Changing Scene

Interim Order Regulating UV Radiation-Emitting and Ozone-Generating Devices Under the Pest Control Products Act: Overview

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Eureka Wins Multiple SIT Furniture Design Awards

Eureka is pleased to announce that it has received 2025 SIT Furniture Design Awards for its Junction, Lattice, and Velia luminaires. SIT Furniture Design Award was created to celebrate and share the remarkable work of furniture designers and those who use furniture in their projects. The creativity, innovative vision, and accessibility of the furniture design… Read More…
New Collaboration – A New Solar Lighting Manufacturer Joins Contact Delage’s Offerings

Contact Delage is excited to announce the addition of a new trusted partner to their lineup: Solvic, an innovative manufacturer specializing in solar lighting. This new partnership reflects Contact Delage’s ongoing commitment to offering sustainable, high-performance solutions tailored to real-world applications. With Solvic, they are expanding their range of autonomous solar products—perfect for lighting streets, parks,… Read More…

Mac’s II Agencies Announces Addition to Project & Specification Sales Team

July 10, 2025
Noramco Announces Samantha Boernsen as New Regional Sales Manager, Winnipeg

July 9, 2025
Light Years Ahead: SkyView by BIOS Launches in BC with Mac’s II Agencies

July 7, 2025
Leviton Canada Announces the Appointment of Matthew Dudka as Sales Director, Western Canada

July 7, 2025
Contact Delage Announces the Creation of a Sales Coordination Team Composed of Lise Roy & Roxanne Grenier

July 7, 2025
LEDVANCE Expands Ontario Presence with New Specification Agent

June 3, 2025

Design

Turning the Page on Fluorescent Lighting: Lutron’s C-Flex Solution

Starting in 2026, Canada will begin phasing out lamps that contain mercury — including the fluorescent tubes still widely used in commercial, institutional, and public buildings. This regulatory shift only adds to a reality already in place: fluorescent ballasts have not been manufactured for over two years. In anticipation of these changes, Lutron developed C-Flex — a… Read More…
Smart Tech & LED Lighting: Transforming North American Manufacturing with Automation, AI, and IIoT-Driven Efficiency

The North American manufacturing sector is in a dynamic state of evolution. Fueled by technological advancements, the need for greater efficiency, and evolving supply chain strategies, manufacturers are increasingly adopting smart technologies. Key trends include the rise of automation, the integration of robotics and AI, and a strong emphasis on data-driven optimization. Traditionally, manufacturing and… Read More…

How Do Solar Lights Work?

July 29, 2025
Unboring Project: Mitchell Eye Centre by JWA Design

July 28, 2025
Intermatic: Converting to LED? Tips for Choosing the Right Photocontrol

July 28, 2025
Guidelines for Converting LED-to-LED: What Turnkey Lighting Contractors Need to Know

July 15, 2025
Bold, Programmable Lighting Upgrade Helps Draw Visitors to Key Destination Point in Calgary

July 11, 2025
Infrastructure Lighting Fixtures: Why Scale Matters

July 10, 2025

New Products

SATCO|NUVO: LED Strip Retrofit Kits

SATCO|NUVO’s new LED Strip Retrofit Kits offer an energy-efficient solution for upgrading existing fluorescent strip fixtures. Designed with adjustable mounting strips to retrofit housings from 2.75″ to 5.25″ wide, these kits accommodate a wide range of installation needs. Available in 2ft, 4ft, and 8ft lengths, all models feature field-selectable technology (CCT and wattage). A white… Read More…
Legrand: Tazo Series Luminaire

Tazo is an elegant, free-standing luminaire designed to bring the light where it’s needed and power to connected users. It delivers architectural quality lighting and the ultimate combination of performance and flexibility in workplaces and amenity, hospitality, or educational settings. A cord and plug design allows for easy reconfiguration of spaces where people work –… Read More…