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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LIGHTEN UP! brings individuals within the design community together to engage, inspire and challenge one another to create a luminaire made from everyday objects.
YOU MUST RSVP by April 21st, 2023. You do not need a team to register!
6:00pm-6:20pm Gather and Network
6:20pm-6:30pm Video by National Sponsor Q-Tran to introduce lighting kits
6:30pm-8:00pm Design Competition
8:00pm-8:30pm Luminaire Presentations to Judges
8:30pm-9:00pm Prize Announcements
RULES
-Participants will compete with other sections in real time. Teams will have 1 1/2 hours to design and build their luminaire.
-Teams can be 4-6 participants. You do not have to be an IES Member to participate!
-The Light Source will be provided by Q-Tran. The building materials will be provided by IES Detroit. These will be available to you at the start of the competition.
-The Design Theme will be revealed when the competition begins
-Food and beverages will be provided during the event.
SPACE IS LIMITED – SAVE YOUR SPOT TODAY!
Instagram: @ieslightenup
Hashtag: #2023LIGHTENUP
Questions? Please email Eric Graettinger – [email protected]
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
MENU
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