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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.

Press Releases

  

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.

  

Light + Intelligent Building North America Announced for 2027

Posted 11/12/2025
The IALD, along with the IES and Messe Frankfurt Inc., is excited to launch Light + Intelligent Building North America — a new event dedicated to the creative and connected future of lighting and building technology.

  

DALI Alliance and IALD Collaborate in Support of Lighting Design Community and Industry Alignment

Posted 11/4/2025
The DALI Alliance and the International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) have announced a collaboration aimed at strengthening the connection between lighting design professionals and cutting-edge digital lighting control standards.

  

The Arizona Sun Sets on IALD Enlighten Americas 2025

Posted 10/12/2025
Resting near the foothills of the Tucson Basin, the IALD Enlighten Americas 2025 lighting design conference was an inspiring, multi-day professional development event held from October 9 to 11.

  

Five Lighting Designers Inducted into the IALD College of Fellows

Posted 10/10/2025
The International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) welcomed five members into the esteemed ranks of the IALD College of Fellows this week.

Spotlights

  

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.

  

LIRC Ambassador Spotlight: Ajith Gopinathan

Posted 1/5/2026
The LIRC Ambassador Spotlight features Ajith Gopinathan, Regional Manager at Intra-Lighting, an LIRC Member company based in Dubai, UAE.

  

IALD Melbourne Chapter Welcomes New Volunteer Coordinator

Posted 12/10/2025
The IALD Melbourne Chapter is thrilled to announce that Esther Knibbe, Member IALD, is joining the chapter coordinators' roster.

  

LIRC Ambassador Spotlight: Dwayne Waggoner

Posted 10/30/2025
The LIRC Ambassador Spotlight features Dwayne Waggoner, Head of Lighting Applications and Culture at Selux GmbH, an LIRC Member company based in Berlin, Germany.

  

LIRC Ambassador Spotlight: Dani Senne

Posted 9/8/2025
The LIRC Ambassador Spotlight illuminates Dani Senne, Director of Industry & Customer Marketing with LIRC member company Acuity Brands Lighting in Atlanta.