Events

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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Oct
10
Mon
2022 Street and Area Lighting Conference @ Hyatt Regency Dallas
Oct 10 – Oct 13 all-day


Location: Hyatt Regency Dallas
300 Reunion Blvd, Dallas, TX 75207

The IES Street and Area Lighting Conference is the only forum of its kind specific to the interests and challenges facing outdoor lighting professionals, with attendees gathering from across the globe to represent utilities, municipalities, DOTs, research firms, and more. This year, we are delighted to welcome Mark Lien as our keynote speaker.

The IES is excited to announce that registration is officially open for the 2022 IES Street and Area Lighting Conference, taking place in Dallas, Texas! As always, the Society’s priority is the health and safety of the lighting community, and we have enhanced our safety guidelines to ensure that everyone has a safe and enjoyable experience.

Visit our website for program updates, registration rates and travel details.

We can’t wait to reconnect with you, and look forward to providing a top-notch educational experience filled with training classes, seminars, networking sessions, and more dedicated to the improvement of outdoor lighting.

Mar
23
Thu
2023 IES Detroit Product Show
Mar 23 @ 3:00 pm

Click here to Download our new & improved 2023 IES Detroit Product Show Digital Booklet »

Thank you to Clarus Lighting & Controls for sponsoring the Digital Booklet!

 

The Annual IES Detroit Lighting Product Show is the “must attend” event of our calendar year. Featuring over 100 lighting exhibitors, there will be something to see for everyone. This is your chance to see the latest trends and developments in the lighting industry. Lighting Designers, Architects, Interior Designers, Specifiers, Electrical Engineers, Electrical Contractors, and Distributors are all encouraged to attend.

The trade show features plenty of food and several open bars to enjoy through the evening.

Also be sure to come and buy a raffle ticket at the door for your chance to win great prizes donated by our exhibitors and the IES Detroit Section.

NEW FOR 2023: IES Detroit is proud to offer CEU Presentations at this year’s Product Show.

3pm-4pm :: The Benefits of Warm Street Lighting :: Bob Hahn and Michael Woznicki, Lumecon

4:30pm-5:30pm :: The Science of Color: TM30 :: Bridget Cross, Ecosense

6pm-7pm :: Specifying Sustainable Luminaires :: Anita Majumdar, Acuity Brands

May
11
Thu
Stephen Squillace Centennial Celebration @ Birmingham Country Club
May 11 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Join us as we celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the IES Detroit Section while honoring the contributions of Stephen Squillace.

Celebrate with us!

➡ Buy now your tickets here

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