ArchLIGHT Summit 2026 Releases Roster of Sessions
The list of educational sessions offered at the upcoming September event has been announced by the Dallas Market Center.
Dallas Market Center’s ArchLIGHT Summit – the growing annual lighting trade and educational event for the architectural, specification, and design communities – has opened attendee registration for its September 15-16 show and announced event highlights.
This year’s event – of which US Lighting Trends is a media sponsor – welcomes prominent thought leaders to deliver targeted education via panels and discussions for professionals in lighting design, architecture, specification, and interior design.
To register and find additional information, click here.
September 15–16
Equitable by Design: Dynamic Lighting Systems for Neurodivergent Accessibility
Using La Nubé STEAM Discovery Center as a case study – the first children’s museum in the U.S. where exhibit lighting dynamically adjusts to meet the sensory needs of neurodivergent visitors – this presentation explores how dynamic lighting and complex control systems can advance accessible, equitable design. Topics include design advocacy, systems strategy and pitfalls, sensory-friendly design, and real-world impacts from museum staff and local advocacy groups.
Presenter: John Delfino | Associate Principal, Available Light, Inc
The Museum Multiverse
Museums span a multiverse of experiences — from historic houses with subtle lighting to immersive environments where lighting is a key interpretive element. Designers share insights from world-class museum projects, exploring the tension between compelling visitor experience and responsible stewardship of objects. Panel discussion and audience Q&A.
Panelists:
o Anita Jorgensen | IESNA, IALD, LEED, LC
o Chuck Cameron
o John Delfino | Associate Principal , Available Light, Inc
o Amy Nelson | Design Manager of Lighting Design, The Metropolitan Museum of Art
AI as a Lighting Designer’s Assistant: Practical Tools for Analysis, Comparison, and Clarity
AI is already making its way into the lighting industry, often behind the scenes. This session takes a practical, no-hype look at how designers can use AI as a tool – not a threat – to support analysis, comparison, and documentation while keeping creative control firmly in human hands. Through real-world examples, attendees will learn where AI adds value, where it falls short, and how to use it strategically to save time and reduce friction.
Presenter: Ardra Zinkon | CLD, IALD, President, Director of Lighting Design, Zinkon Creative Studio
LP-30: A Phase-by-Phase Approach to TM-30
An introduction to ANSI/IES LP-30 and its phase-by-phase implementation of TM-30 — from schematic design through construction documentation. Learn how TM-30’s design intents of Preference, Vividness, and Fidelity can broaden color rendering goals and elevate lighting quality across a project. Followed by a live demonstration of light sources illustrating each design intent and their influence on color perception.
Presenter: Jason Livingston | IES, IALD, LC, Principal, Studio T+L, LLC
Now You See Me – Now You Don’t
A practical introduction to lighting design for non-lighting professionals. Through case studies spanning casino gaming tables, classrooms for the hard of hearing, sports facilities, and safety-critical environments, explore how the angle, direction, and distribution of light affects visual comfort, communication, performance, and safety. Covers glare control, contrast, visibility, and layered lighting — and how thoughtful lighting decisions shape behavior and effectiveness across a wide range of spaces.
Speakers:
o Julia M. Gordon | Senior Lighting Designer, Schuler Shook
o Leigh Gice
OMG The 80’s Are Historic? – Gregory Bateson Building Case Study
Built in the 1980s as the most sustainable building in the U.S., Sacramento’s Gregory Bateson Building now carries a historic designation — and a renovation challenge. How do you preserve lighting that defines historic character while meeting current energy codes and light level standards? This case study explores those tensions and the spirited debates around what even counts as “historic” when the light sources are merely recently antiquated.
Speakers:
o Sanjana Adavi | Lighting Designer, CannonDesign
o Coffield King
To view the full schedule of events, click here https://www.archlightsummit.com/events/
For two days, ArchLIGHT Summit brings together leading commercial and architectural lighting brands, industry educators, and the professionals shaping today’s built environments. Attendees will explore new products and emerging technologies, earn CE credits through technical and inspirational sessions, and engage directly with manufacturers, lighting designers, specifiers, and industry experts. More than a conference, ArchLIGHT creates opportunities for meaningful conversations, practical insights, and lasting professional connections that help drive the future of lighting and design.
ArchLIGHT Summit is also co-located with Dallas Design Week, DALI Alliance North America Summit, ASID Gather, providing additional CEU and networking opportunities for attendees of both events.
Book now for special rates
Dallas Market Center is offering ArchLIGHT Summit guests a discounted rate at the Renaissance Dallas, which is within walking distance of the venue, for $255/night and The Hilton Garden Inn at $155.00 per night. Both hotels will offer shuttle service for Dallas Market Center. Participants can book hotel online here.
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