Upcoming Events

IALD Toronto: A Journey Through Light

IALD Toronto: A Journey Through Light

Begins 2/25/2026

The IALD Toronto Chapter invites you to an intimate, salon-style evening with lighting designer Osvaldo Sepulveda, Member IALD, at The Adelaide Project by TPL Lighting.
2026 IALD International Lighting Design Awards

2026 IALD International Lighting Design Awards

Begins 3/10/2026

Our 43rd annual celebration of excellence in lighting design finally comes to Europe, recognizing the year's winning projects at a not-to-be-missed gala ceremony in conjunction with Light + Building Frankfurt, with thanks to title sponsor Acuity Brands.
IALD Enlighten Europe 2026

IALD Enlighten Europe 2026

Begins 6/17/2026

Allons-y! The European lighting industry elite comes to the unparalleled city of Paris for the next installment in the IALD Enlighten conference series, and three days of professional development, networking, and celebration of community.
IALD Enlighten Americas 2026

IALD Enlighten Americas 2026

Begins 10/15/2026

Let's venture Into the Sunset -- the IALD's annual conference rallies lighting legends and enthusiasts in the iconic city of Austin, Texas for the three days of professional development, networking, and celebration of community.

Association News

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EE26 Opens for Early Registration

Posted 2/15/2026
Allons-y! The International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) is thrilled to announce that registration is now open for IALD Enlighten Europe 2026, taking place 17–19 June in Paris, France.
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Goessling Joins IALD Board as President's Selected Director

Posted 2/3/2026
Meike Goessling, IALD, CLD, has been ratified by the 2026 IALD Board of Directors as the governing body's new President's Selected Director.
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IALD Extends Deadline for 2026 Enlighten Call for Presentations

Posted 1/6/2026
The deadline for submissions in the IALD Enlighten conference series 2026 Call for Presentations has been extended to 15 January.
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LIRC Ambassador Spotlight: Ajith Gopinathan

Posted 1/5/2026
The LIRC Ambassador Spotlight features Ajith Gopinathan, Regional Manager at Intra-Lighting, an LIRC Member company based in Dubai, UAE.
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With Thanks to Our Departing Volunteers

Posted 12/31/2025
The Association thanks those generous and talented individuals who have given of themselves in voluntary service to the IALD and LIRC.