The Detroit Section has an active calendar that includes various educational courses as well as multiple opportunities to network and socialize with industry peers. To keep abreast with our upcoming events follow the calendar below.
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Location: Hilton New Orleans Riverside
2 Poydras St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Join us in New Orleans on August 18-20, and immerse yourself in the most current lighting education, cutting-edge products, and networking opportunities with your industry peers.
What is the IES Annual Conference?
The Illuminating Engineering Society’s Annual Conference August 18-20, 2022 in New Orleans provides a range of educational programming—including workshops, seminars, interactive experiences, networking, and paper and poster presentations—on the art, design, science, and research of lighting relevant to lighting professionals, educators, and related design disciplines.
The 2022 Annual Conference will endeavor to bring experiences, education, networking and inspiration together to foster personal and career growth.
Visit our website for program updates, registration rates and travel details.
Theme
The theme for the 2022 IES Annual Conference is Lighting the Way. This year’s IES Annual Conference theme focuses on leadership both in the lighting community and by the lighting community. The world around us continues to change in unexpected ways, and lighting professionals are at the forefront of those changes. Through research, code changes, technology advancements and more, lighting professionals are leading the way in this rapidly evolving world, and are dedicated to influencing it for the better.
Join us as we celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the IES Detroit Section while honoring the contributions of Stephen Squillace.
Celebrate with us!
During the evening’s festivities, we will:
- Celebrate the Illuminating Engineering Society Detroit Section’s 100-year anniversary
- Reflect on Stephen Squillace’s outstanding contributions and his impact in the Lighting Community
- Hear from Keynote Speaker Janet Lennox Moyer
- Honor IES Detroit Section Service Award Recipients
- Induct Mark Lien into the 2022-2023 Michigan Lighting Hall of Fame
- Receive updates from IES President Frank Agraz
Dress Code: Business Formal
Event Fees:
IES Member $75.00
Non-Member $100.00
IES Emerging Professional $50.00
Student $10.00
Schedule:
- 5:30 – 6:30 pm | Live Music, Mingling & Drinks
- 6:30 – 9:00 pm | Dinner and Presentation
- 9:00-10:00pm | Dessert and Celebration
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Hors D’oeuvres
Cheeseboard, berries and crackers
Crispy Vegetable Crudite
Mozzarella, Tomato & Basil Skewers
Shrimp Cocktail
Teriyaki Chicken Skewers
Vegetarian Spring Rolls
Entrees (Please select your entrée at Checkout):
All entrees come with Warm Rolls & Butter and House Salad
Chicken Piccata – Lemon Caper Sauce, Herbed Angel Hair Pasta, Seasonal Vegetable Medley
8 oz. Filet Mingon – Choice of Bearnaise or Zip Sauce, Whipped Potato, Season Vegetable Medley
Scottish Salmon – Lemon and Dill Buerre Blanc, Whipped Potato, Seasonal Vegetable Medley
Pasta Primavera (Vegan) – Grilled Vegetables and Marinara Sauce
Dessert
Gourmet Coffee with Assorted Toppings
Sanders Cream Puff Sundae
Vanilla Cake with Berries and Cream, Cream Cheese Icing
Lemmon Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream
(Vegan Option) Vegan Chocolate Cupcake and Berries