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IALD ENLIGHTEN AMERICAS 2012 : SPEAKING OF LIGHT

11-13 October 2012
Hyatt Regency Vancouver
Vancouver, BC Canada

RICHARD SEYMOUR WILL PROVIDE KEYNOTE AT IALD ENLIGHTEN AMERICAS 2012

The IALD is proud to announce Richard Seymour, co-founder and design director of Seymourpowell, as the keynote speaker for 2012 Enlighten Americas : Speaking of Light.

As one of Europe's best known and most accomplished designers, Richard Seymour's career spans more than 30 years and a range of creative disciplines. He has received numerous awards, including the D&AD Award for Outstanding Contribution to Design, the FX Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Senior Fellowship of the Royal College of Art. Seymourpowell has risen to the forefront of product and innovation design, featuring a string of world-firsts among its achievements, including designs for the world's first cordless kettle and pocket mobile phone.

A global champion for design-led innovation, Mr. Seymour is sure to kick off the conference by elevating the importance of design and bringing a fresh perspective to what we speak about when we speak of light.


REGISTRATION


Registration is now open for IALD Enlighten Americas 2012 : Speaking of Light. Join fellow colleagues for one day or two. IALD Enlighten Americas 2012 registration includes:
  • Eighteen seminars and workshops in three dedicated tracks
  • President's opening reception
  • Special events every evening
  • Breakfast and lunch daily
  • IALD Annual Meeting and Luncheon
  • And much, much more!
IALD members should be sure to take advantage of the Enlighten Americas IALD Member Multiple Attendee Discount. Any lighting design firm sending more than two IALD member lighting designers to the 2012 Enlighten Americas conference will receive a $100 USD discount on each of the third and subsequent registrations. Call the IALD to receive the discount code: ask for Sharonda Kennedy at +1 312 527 3677, or email sharonda@iald.org.

Early registration ends on 30 August 2012.
Regular registration egins on 31 August and ends on 28 September 2012.
Late registration begins on 28 September 2012.

HOTEL RESERVATIONS

You can now reserve a hotel room at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver, the ideal starting point to explore everything this dynamic city has to offer. Freshly updated to reflect the excitement and vibrancy of Vancouver, the downtown Hyatt is surrounded by the bustling business center and is moments from unique shops and engaging entertainment.

SPONSORS

The IALD gratefully acknowledges the generous support of the following sponsors.

GOLD SPONSORS
B-K Lighting + Teka Illumination
Philips Day-Brite

SILVER SPONSORS
Focal Point
Osram Sylvania

BRONZE SPONSORS
Cree
Lighting Services Inc
MechoSystems Inc
Philips Lumileds
Sistemalux
Traxon Lighting
Zumtobel

EVENING EVENT SPONSORS

THURSDAY EVENING PRESIDENT'S OPENING RECEPTION
Cooper Lighting

FRIDAY EVENING RECEPTION
Acuity Brands

SATURDAY EVENING CLOSING RECEPTION
Philips Lightolier

EVENT SPONSORS

EMERGING LIGHTING DESIGNER RECEPTION
Lighting Industry Resource Council

FRIDAY MORNING BREAKFAST BUFFET
Kurt Versen Company

FRIDAY MORNING NETWORKING BREAK
Finelite

FRIDAY AFTERNOON NETWORKING BREAK
Lumenpulse Lighting Inc

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS HAPPY HOUR
iO Lighting

SATURDAY MORNING BREAKFAST BUFFET
Bartco Lighting

SATURDAY MORNING NETWORKING BREAK
MechoSystems Inc

ATTENDEE EXPERIENCE SPONSORS

ENLIGHTEN AMERICAS FLASH DRIVE
Specialty Lighting Industries Inc

ENLIGHTEN AMERICAS LEARNING JOURNAL
ETC

ENLIGHTEN AMERICAS TOTE BAGS
Lutron

ENLIGHTEN AMERICAS LANYARDS
ERCO Lighting

ENLIGHTEN AMERICAS HOTEL KEYCARDS
Vode Lighting

ENLIGHTEN AMERICAS WATER BOTTLES
Traxon Lighting

Sponsors as of 7 February 2012.