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Speakers Wanted for LEDucation 2026

The organizers of LEDucation are accepting speaker proposals for its 2026 Conference, taking place April 14–15 at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York City. Virtual sessions will be hosted the week prior to the in-person event.

Renowned for its dynamic presentations, lively panel discussions, and compelling case studies, the LEDucation conference portion highlights groundbreaking technologies, the latest regulatory updates, key industry challenges, and new lighting trends. All sessions are AIA CES–approved, with many offering AIA HSW credits — making it a must-attend event for professionals eager to stay at the forefront of lighting innovation.

“As the lighting industry navigates rapid advancements, shifting regulations, and ongoing challenges, we’re more inspired than ever to hear from thought leaders who are driving progress and developing strategic solutions. We look forward to fresh perspectives, forward-thinking ideas, and impactful topics to offer our attendees. Expertise is essential to guiding the future of lighting, and we are excited to see the 2026 proposals that come in,” state LEDucation Presentations Committee co-chairs, Wendy Kaplan, Kelvix; Craig Fox, ETC; and Shaun Fillion, RAB/NYSID.

Speaker submissions require a detailed abstract and four clear and measurable learning objectives for proposed sessions.

LEDucation is seeking presentations on the following topics:

•             Sustainability and material transparency

•             Codes and compliance issues

•             Lighting for health and wellbeing

•             Lighting design tools, communication, metrics, and methodologies

•             The business of lighting in different market sectors

•             Emerging LED, OLED, and controls technologies

•             Case studies of lighting design applications

•             Lighting design and specification topics

Proposals are welcome from speakers representing a diverse range of backgrounds reflecting the broad array of industry insights. Proposals will not be accepted from marketing companies, third-party entities, life coaches, or business coaches. Keynote speakers will not be considered.

Presentation proposals must be submitted by September 15, 2025

Click here to view complete guidelines, requirements, and to apply.

For reference, past presentations can be found here

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