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IALD Enlighten Americas 2024

IALD Enlighten Americas 2024
The pinnacle of the lighting design industry’s leading conference series, EA24 offers a comprehensive and enriching experience for hundreds of attending professionals from around the world.

As a most valued educational opportunity, Enlighten conferences provide industry professionals with insights into the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in architectural lighting design.

Held in the warm, sunny, and inviting Rancho Bernardo region of northern San Diego, IALD Enlighten Americas 2024 will surely be another unforgettable and enriching professional convention experience.

Attendees enhance their knowledge and skills through workshops, seminars, and presentations. Innovation and excellence in lighting design are recognized and celebrated at the annual IALD International Lighting Design Awards presentation. Featured seminars and professional development presentations by nearly forty industry leaders, researchers, and renowned designers serve as a source of inspiration, sparking creativity and innovation.

Make plans to spend time with the leading edge of the international lighting design community. Let the IALD Enlighten Americas 2024 experience #SparkInspiration within you!

When
10/17/2024 - 10/19/2024
Where
Rancho Bernardo Inn 17550 Bernardo Oaks Dr San Diego, CA 92128 UNITED STATES
Registration
Enlighten registration is currently closed. Please contact the IALD for assistance.

Agenda Items

Description
Category
Reception
Track
Bernardo Patio
Time
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
10/16/2024 3:00 PM
Workshop Lead: Dr. Craig Bernecker, Ph.D.
Category
Workshop
Track
Aragon I
Time
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Spots available
0
10/17/2024 9:30 AM
Moderator: Andrea Hartranft, FIALD
Category
Forum
Track
Aragon III
Time
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
10/17/2024 10:30 AM
Open to all members of the lighting community. Come join us in the spirit of collaboration!
Category
Forum
Track
Aragon I
Time
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
10/17/2024 2:00 PM
Speaker: Edward Bartholomew, IALD
Category
Presentation
Track
Aragon I
Time
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
10/17/2024 4:00 PM
An invitation-only networking reception for all emerging designers supported by this year’s initiative program, along with representatives of the sponsor companies, including Acuity Brands (11 sponsorships), Lutron (3), Delta Light (2), DALI Alliance (1), Heper (1), and Inter-Lux (1).
Category
Reception
Time
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
10/17/2024 5:00 PM
Category
Reception
Track
Bernardo Ballroom and Patio
Time
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
10/17/2024 6:30 PM
Open to all full conference and Friday attendees. Get your caffeine and carbohydrates for the first day!

NOTE: IALD Southeast U.S. Chapter gathering during this meal; look for the table signs.
Time
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM
10/18/2024 7:30 AM
Speakers: IALD President Andrea Hartranft, FIALD; Tupac Martir
Category
Keynote
Track
Aragon I+II
Time
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
10/18/2024 8:30 AM
Category
Networking
Track
Aragon Foyer
Time
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
10/18/2024 10:00 AM
Speakers: Steven Rosen, FIALD; Alexis Arnoldi, IALD; Chip Israel, FIALD; Nancy Stathes; Jimalee Beno [Full Title: Speaking Truth: A Plan to Achieve Greater Transparency in the Lighting Channel (Round 3 of 3)]
Category
Presentation
Track
Aragon I
Time
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
10/18/2024 10:30 AM
Speakers: Andrea Wilkerson, Ph.D., Rachel Fitzgerald, IALD, CLD; Anne Kustner, IALD; Ruth Taylor [Full Title: The LED Revolution Needs a Design Revolution: Replaceable Components for a Sustainable Future]
Category
Presentation
Track
Aragon II
Time
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
10/18/2024 10:30 AM
Category
Meals
Track
Aragon Lawn
Time
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
10/18/2024 12:00 PM
Speakers: Dr. Tony Esposito, Ph.D.; Dr. Kevin W. Houser, Educator IALD [Full Title: A Five-Step Human-Centric Lighting Design Process for Your Next Project]
Category
Presentation
Track
Aragon I
Time
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
10/18/2024 1:00 PM
Speakers: Sara Castagné; Maelle Tertrais
Category
Presentation
Track
Aragon II
Time
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
10/18/2024 1:00 PM
Speakers: David Seok, IALD, CLD; Stacey Teresa Bello
Category
Presentation
Track
Aragon I
Time
2:10 PM - 3:10 PM
10/18/2024 2:10 PM
Speakers: Lisa Reed, IALD; Randy Burkett, FIALD
Category
Presentation
Track
Aragon II
Time
2:10 PM - 3:10 PM
10/18/2024 2:10 PM
Category
Networking
Track
Aragon Foyer
Time
3:10 PM - 3:40 PM
10/18/2024 3:10 PM
Open to students only.
Category
Workshop
Track
Aragon I
Time
3:40 PM - 4:40 PM
10/18/2024 3:40 PM
An informal roundtable discussion between manufacturers and specifiers regarding critical issues facing the lighting industry.
Category
Roundtable
Track
Aragon III
Time
3:40 PM - 5:40 PM
Spots available
79
10/18/2024 3:40 PM
Category
Reception
Track
Catalina
Time
5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
10/18/2024 5:45 PM
Student Portfolio Review
Category
Reception
Track
Aragon Terrace West
Time
5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
10/18/2024 5:45 PM
Join us for a Friday night party at "Tiki Lights & Neon Nights" presented by Acuity Brands!
Category
Reception
Track
(Off-site)
Time
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
10/18/2024 7:00 PM
Another day, another "battery charge" for the body

NOTE: Representation group gatherings (women, LGBTQIA+ and allies) during this meal; look for the table signs.
Category
Meals
Track
Aragon Lawn
Time
8:15 AM - 9:15 AM
10/19/2024 8:15 AM
Speakers: Dan Weissman, IALD; Srushti Totadri, Jr. Assoc. IALD
Category
Presentation
Track
Aragon II
Time
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
10/19/2024 9:15 AM
Speaker: Paige Donnell, IALD [Full Title: On Belay! Mentoring to Build Trust, Humility, and Vulnerability in the Workplace]
Category
Presentation
Track
Aragon I
Time
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
10/19/2024 9:15 AM
Category
Networking
Track
Aragon Foyer
Time
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
10/19/2024 10:15 AM
Speaker: Anna Freiesleben
Category
Presentation
Track
Aragon I
Time
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
10/19/2024 10:45 AM
Speakers: Jill Cody, IALD, CLD; Fernando Rosero [Full Title: Wired for Success: The Electrician and Designer's Guide to Mutual Understanding]
Category
Presentation
Track
Aragon II
Time
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
10/19/2024 10:45 AM
Speakers: Rohini Pendyala, Assoc. IALD; Jenna Szczech; Hakee Chang [Full Title: A Journey Through Uber HQ: Employee-First Approach to Design and Wellness]
Category
Presentation
Track
Aragon II
Time
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
10/19/2024 12:00 PM
Speaker: Johan Röklander, Educator IALD
Category
Presentation
Track
Aragon I
Time
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
10/19/2024 12:00 PM
Speaker: Basar Erdener [Full Title: Illuminating Innovation: AI, 3D Printing, and the Future of Luminaire Design]
Category
Presentation
Track
Aragon II
Time
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
10/19/2024 2:00 PM
Speakers: Teal Brogden, IALD; Carol Jones
Category
Presentation
Track
Aragon I
Time
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
10/19/2024 2:00 PM
Category
Networking
Track
Aragon Foyer
Time
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
10/19/2024 3:00 PM
Speakers: Richard Falconer, IALD; Norman Russell; Steve Cooper
Category
Presentation
Track
Aragon I
Time
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
10/19/2024 3:30 PM
Speakers: Dawn Hollingsworth, FIALD, CLD; Kate Furst, Assoc. IALD
Category
Presentation
Track
Aragon II
Time
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
10/19/2024 3:30 PM
A joyful exploration into finding the right balance between brave ideas and their thoughtful delivery. This paper explains the approaches and beliefs that underpin an ever-changing portfolio of work,  harmonizing the role of light within a spirit of using 'less'.
Category
Presentation
Track
Aragon I & II
Time
4:40 PM - 5:40 PM
10/19/2024 4:40 PM
[NOTICE: The Awards event is full.]
Category
Ceremony
Track
Aragon Ballrooms
Time
8:30 PM - 11:30 PM
Spots available
1
10/19/2024 8:30 PM