Webster Marsh to Handle Education & Programming for ArchLIGHT Summit
ArchLIGHT Summit, the commercial and architectural lighting trade event held annually at the Dallas Market Center (DMC), has announced that C. Webster Marsh has joined the organization as Director/Education & Programming. In this role, he will curate and assemble the show’s CEU sessions, showroom tours, and university sessions for students, further strengthening the event’s reputation for delivering high-value programming that is experiential and collaborative.
Marsh will collaborate closely with Show Director Lea Tranakos; Laura Van Zeyl, VP/Marketing for Lighting; and the ArchLIGHT Summit advisory board to develop top-tier educational programming. Together they will identify and recruit thought leaders and inspiring speakers, with special emphasis on CEUs directed at health, safety, and welfare.
“Webster brings an exceptional combination of technical expertise, industry credibility, and a true passion for education,” said Cindy Morris, President & CEO of DMC. “His leadership will elevate our programming and build upon the momentum ArchLIGHT Summit has achieved as a destination for meaningful learning and connection.”
Webster Marsh is a lighting controls designer for Sladen Feinstein Integrated Lighting, where he delivers high-quality controls designs and specifications. He is a Certified Lighting Controls Practitioner (CLCP), Education Manager for the Lighting Controls Academy, and an instructor for the Southern California Edison Energy Education Centers. Marsh is an active member of the Lighting Agora and IESNA, plus has spoken at leading industry events including ArchLIGHT Summit, Lightovation, DALI Summit, Lightfair, IES Annual Conference, LEDucation, NYControlled, and Canada Light Expo. Outside of his professional practice, Marsh is the creator of Tonight in Controls and co-hosts the popular Lighting Controls podcast.
The most recent edition of ArchLIGHT Summit achieved record attendance and a sold-out show floor, with both new and returning exhibitors contributing to a dynamic atmosphere of innovation and industry engagement. The event continues to expand its national reach, hosting professionals from across the country.
The next edition of ArchLIGHT Summit, to be held September 15-16, is running alongside Dallas Design Week and the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) GATHER: Catalyst national conference to maximize cross-disciplinary engagement.
The Call for Speakers opened in November, inviting thought leaders across design, technology, and sustainability to share their expertise at the 2026 ArchLIGHT Summit. Speakers are encouraged to submit proposals that align with the show’s mission to be “boldly different and actively inclusive.”
Next year’s conference tracks will include:
• Business Strategies + Development — Topics such as AI-driven business models in lighting, trends influencing business development and product positioning, lighting sales channels, and supply chain mapping from factory to fixture.
• Collaboration + Coordination — Exploring cross-disciplinary partnerships, collaboration between design and execution, and creating cohesive atmospheres through multi-source design.
• Design Expertise + Application — Lighting as an artform, fixture placement, adaptive environments, and integrating AI and wellness in lighting design.
• Sustainability + Responsibility — Addressing smart and sustainable controls, biodiversity and Dark Sky principles, AI for accountability, and responsible specification within evolving regulations.
• Controls + Smart Lighting — Connected lighting integration, code compliance, privacy and security in smart systems, and emerging standards for control technologies.
Sessions that move beyond traditional presentations are highly preferred, favoring experiential learning and collaborative discussion formats. Proposals should showcase the latest advancements in the industry — from innovative technology and design practices to business strategies shaping the future of lighting.
To submit a proposal, click here
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