Upcoming Events

IALD Rocky Mountain: Ride & Raise a Pint

IALD Rocky Mountain: Ride & Raise a Pint

Begins 6/13/2026

Join your local lighting community for a casual group ride through the foothills, followed by well-earned pints at New Terrain Brewing Company in Golden. Ride or skip the saddle entirely — the post-ride social is open to all.
IALD Enlighten Europe 2026

IALD Enlighten Europe 2026

Begins 6/17/2026

Allons-y! The European lighting industry elite comes to the unparalleled city of Paris for the next installment in the IALD Enlighten conference series, and three days of professional development, networking, and celebration of community.
IALD Rocky Mountain: Rockies Game Night

IALD Rocky Mountain: Rockies Game Night

Begins 6/22/2026

PLAY BALL! Enjoy private viewing with us at the Jack Daniel’s Terrace Loft for a Colorado Rockies evening game!
IALD San Francisco: Pre Light! Expo Happy Hour

IALD San Francisco: Pre Light! Expo Happy Hour

Begins 6/24/2026

We're back with our 3rd annual Pre Light! Expo Happy Hour.
IALD Southeast US - Turrell at Cheekwood Gardens

IALD Southeast US - Turrell at Cheekwood Gardens

Begins 8/27/2026

Mixed social at Cheekwood Gardens in Nashville

Association News

  

2026 LIRC Emerging Lighting Designer Initiative Applications Open for Enlighten Europe

Posted 5/28/2026
The LIRC Emerging Lighting Designer Initiative is now open for sponsorship applications to attend IALD Enlighten Europe 2026 in Paris France.
  

Call for Nominations: 2027 Board and Membership Committee

Posted 5/14/2026
The IALD Nominations + Elections Committee is seeking nominations for individuals to be considered for service on the 2027 Board of Directors and Membership Committee.
  

IALD India Chapter Welcomes New Volunteer Coordinator

Posted 5/14/2026
The IALD India Chapter is thrilled to announce that Akshara Vyas is joining the roster of chapter coordinators.
  

IALD Education Trust Opens 2026 Student Scholarship Applications

Posted 3/18/2026
The IALD Education Trust has announced the opening of applications for the 2026 Scholarship Program, offering eligible university students financial support to advance their lighting design education.
  

Thirteen 2026 IALD Award Winners Announced in Frankfurt

Posted 3/11/2026
The IALD celebrated the 43rd annual IALD International Lighting Design Awards in Frankfurt, recognizing 13 outstanding architectural lighting design projects that exemplify innovation, sustainability, and cultural sensitivity.