IES Progress Report Now Open for FREE Submissions

April 16, 2020
To help provide additional support to the global lighting industry during these times, the IES has decided to make it FREE for those interested in submitting for the IES Progress Report. After May 2nd, the fee to submit will go up to $25.
The IES is looking for significant new advancements in lighting products, research, publications, and design tools from the past year. Submit your entries now for consideration in the 2020 IES Progress Report.
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.
Effective July 1, 2017, Cheryl English, assumed the office of President of the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES), the international leader in lighting education, standards, publications and professional development.
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Effective July 1, 2017, Cheryl English, assumed the office of President of the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES), the international leader in lighting education, standards, publications and professional development.
Germicidal Ultraviolet (GUV) webinarIn response to the COVID-19 pandemic, a wave of seemingly conflicting statements and opinions about the disinfection capabilities and safety of GUV, and in support of the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) Photobiology Committee Report Germicidal Ultraviolet (GUV) – Frequently Asked Questions, a webinar was held on May 7, 2020 entitled Germicidal Ultraviolet Disinfection in the Days of COVID-19.
The International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) and the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) announce a strategic collaboration to address the global issue of light pollution that negatively affects our environment and the human condition.
October 17, 2023 LDS Editorial Team Solais®, a Texas-Based LED Lighting Manufacturer highlights a shift in its product focus over the last few years. The company decided to make use of Covid-related downtime to shift strategies in research and development. Its more recent product lines showcase renewed efforts toward a high-end aesthetic and are designed…
January 3, 2024 The Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) is proud to announce the formation of a new entity dedicated to furthering Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect (DEIR) in the lighting industry. The Lighting Advocacy Congress shall serve as a “United Nations” model for lighting organizations with DEIR missions to coordinate activities, share experiences, advice, and…
By Robert Lanteigne January 4, 2024 In the world of architectural lighting, directional lighting stands out for its ability to focus and shape the ambiance of a space. Unlike diffused lighting, which spreads light evenly across an area, directional lighting points and shines light in a specific direction, creating dynamic and dramatic effects. This article…
Effective July 1, 2017, Cheryl English, assumed the office of President of the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES), the international leader in lighting education, standards, publications and professional development.
Germicidal Ultraviolet (GUV) webinarIn response to the COVID-19 pandemic, a wave of seemingly conflicting statements and opinions about the disinfection capabilities and safety of GUV, and in support of the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) Photobiology Committee Report Germicidal Ultraviolet (GUV) – Frequently Asked Questions, a webinar was held on May 7, 2020 entitled Germicidal Ultraviolet Disinfection in the Days of COVID-19.
The International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) and the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) announce a strategic collaboration to address the global issue of light pollution that negatively affects our environment and the human condition.
October 17, 2023 LDS Editorial Team Solais®, a Texas-Based LED Lighting Manufacturer highlights a shift in its product focus over the last few years. The company decided to make use of Covid-related downtime to shift strategies in research and development. Its more recent product lines showcase renewed efforts toward a high-end aesthetic and are designed…
January 3, 2024 The Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) is proud to announce the formation of a new entity dedicated to furthering Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect (DEIR) in the lighting industry. The Lighting Advocacy Congress shall serve as a “United Nations” model for lighting organizations with DEIR missions to coordinate activities, share experiences, advice, and…
By Robert Lanteigne January 4, 2024 In the world of architectural lighting, directional lighting stands out for its ability to focus and shape the ambiance of a space. Unlike diffused lighting, which spreads light evenly across an area, directional lighting points and shines light in a specific direction, creating dynamic and dramatic effects. This article…
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This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.