IES Progress Report Accepting Submissions

April 21, 2021

The IES is looking for significant new advancements in lighting products, research, publications, and design tools from the past year.

The mission of the Progress Committee is to keep in touch with developments in the art and science of lighting throughout the world and prepare a yearly report of achievements for the Society. Acceptance is based on an impartial judging process used by the committee to evaluate each submission on its uniqueness, innovation and significance to the lighting industry.

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SUBMISSION DATES April 12th – May 21st, 2021 | Reviewed by the IES Progress Committee

FEE Processing fee waived until April 30th | $25 fee beginning on May 1st

ACCEPTED SUBMISSIONS Presented live at the 2021 IES Annual Conference | August 6, 2021

Published in LD+A magazine | Presented at IES Section meetings | Accessible throughout the year at the IES website

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