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Dallas Market Center’s ArchLIGHT Summit, the growing annual lighting trade and educational event for the architectural, specification, and design communities, has opened attendee registration for its September 16-17, 2025 show and announced event highlights. This year’s event welcomes prominent thought leaders from across the design/build world, delivering targeted education via panels and discussions for professionals in lighting design, architecture, specification, and interior design. To register and view the full schedule of events, visit www.archlightsummit.com. Events of Interest Tuesday, September 16 · 1:30 p.m. – Architecture + Entertainment = Architainment: The Burgeoning Phenomena of Experiential Environments | Light Bites Stage Speaker: Steven Rosen, FIALD, IES - Available Light Explore the rapid growth in the application of entertainment lighting techniques across many architectural genres, including retail, museum exhibition, and commercial architecture - the name of the game is attraction and immersion. · 4:30 p.m. - Inspirational Women at the Forefront of Texas Architecture - Hosted by Texas Society of Architects | Light Bites Stage Moderator: Krystyn Haecker, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C, Partner - Mirador Group Panelists: o Audrey Maxwell, AIA, Principal - Malone Maxwell Dennehy Architects o Connie Rivera, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB, Managing Principal - Pfluger Architects o Nicki Marrone, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Principal - Alamo Architects o Eva Read-Warden, AIA, Principal - The Arkitex Studio Past, current, and future presidents of the Texas Society of Architects (TxA) members will showcase projects and design practices that illustrate how women are leading the way in Lone Star architecture and design. As the percentage of registered architects who are women continues to trend upward nationally, this session celebrates Texas-based professionals from a range of backgrounds who are at the top of their game and inspiring the next generation. Wednesday, September 17 · 9 a.m. – “AI in Practice” - Circuit Overload AI Workshop | The SMART Center TM 4826- Committee Room This high-energy, interactive workshop explores the real-world applications of artificial intelligence in lighting design. Participants will explore tools and strategies for integrating AI into ideation, design workflows, and visual presentations, with live demonstrations and practical exercises to bring AI into your daily practice. This session builds on concepts from a panel discussion at 11am on Tuesday, September 16, on the Light Bites Stage. Panelists: o Lisa Reed, PE, IALD, IES, LEED AP BD+C, Principal, Reed Burkett Lighting Design o Carla Bukalski, MBA, PE, LC, LEED AP, Principal of Strategy & Operations, Reed Burkett Lighting Design (RBLD) o Josh Miller, Manager, STRATVIZ - Acuity Brands o Ludovick (Ludo) Michaud, Vice President, VFX Creative Director, Corgan o Jonathan Ayala, Co-Founder & Principal, The Lighting Exchange · 11 a.m. - What I Have Learned From the Lighting Masters | Light Bites Stage Speaker: Chip Israel, FIALD, FIES, LC, LEED-AP, Co-Chief Executive Officer & Founder, Lighting Design Alliance Having over 40 years of design experience, Israel was blessed by being mentored by some of the early lighting designers who openly shared their design principles. Working directly under Raymond Grenald and volunteering with names like Leslie Wheel, Howard Brandston, Nancy Clanton, Naomi Miller, Randy Burkett and other luminaires, the speaker will share his tips of the trade. The full schedule of events is available at https://www.archlightsummit.com/events/. ArchLIGHT Summit is an advocate in supporting the growth and development of the design/build industry and encourages and supports the attendance of students interested in commercial lighting and design fields with complimentary admission to the two-day event and educational sessions. Although students and educators may attend both days, Wednesday, September 17, is an official Student Day with dedicated programming for the next generation of lighting professionals and a new lighting-focused career fair. ArchLIGHT Summit is also co-located with Dallas Design Week, providing additional CEU and networking opportunities for attendees of both events. Sponsors of the 2025 ArchLIGHT Summit include Casambi, Sourcery, Light Stanza and Rosco. The event is also proud to partner with leading local agents such as ALA, Hossley Lighting & Power Solutions, NEXGEN, Preferred Lighting Group and Texas Lighting Solutions. Association partners for ArchLIGHT Summit include: AIA Dallas, American Lighting Association, Association of Outdoor Lighting Professionals (AOLP), International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD), IALD Education Trust, IALD Texas, IES Dallas, IIDA TX OK Chapter, International Landscape Lighting Institute, Light Justice, Lighting Controls Association, National Association of Innovative Lighting Distributors, National Electrical Manufacturers Representatives Association, National Lighting Bureau, North American Coalition of Lighting Industry Queers, SARA National, Texas Association of Architects (TxA) and Women in Lighting + Design (WILD). ArchLIGHT Summit is proud to partner with leading industry media, including  Arc, Bisnow, Commercial Construction & Renovation, D5 Magazine, Designing Lighting, Edison Report, Electrical News, Get-A-Grip on Lighting – Podcast, Inside Lighting, Light Directory, LightNow News, The Lighting Exchange and US Lighting Trends. ArchLIGHT Summit proudly recognizes the support of the Lighting Representative Agency Sponsors: Architectural Lighting Alliance; Texas Lighting Solutions; Hossley Lighting and Power Solutions; Preferred Lighting Group; and NEXGEN Lighting Solutions. Dallas Market Center is offering ArchLIGHT Summit guests a discounted rate at the Renaissance Dallas, which is within walking distance of the venue, with shuttle service available, for $245/night. Participants can book hotel online at https://book.passkey.com/event/50880115/owner/14227/home.  For more information, visit www.ArchLIGHTSummit.com to sign up for show announcements, including when Attendee Registration. Follow ArchLIGHT Summit on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn for the latest developments. For information on Dallas Market Center, visit www.dallasmarketcenter.com. In addition to hosting ArchLIGHT Summit, DMC also hosts the largest residential lighting show in North America. The summer edition of  Lightovation, will take place June 18-21, 2025. Keep up-to-date on information about that event by following the Lightovation Facebook page and joining the Lightovation – Lighting Industry Discussion Group.

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