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Webinar: Beyond the Lighting Specialist
2026-03-24 10:00 - 2026-03-25 12:00 UTC | California
Event Details

Beyond the Lighting Specialist – What’s Next?

Develop your skills beyond Lighting Specialist. Take the next step and be prepared to provide professional and usable design services in addition to selling products. Peter Romaniello will guide you through ways to create more advanced plan specifications for your clients/customers.

This two-day virtual class takes place from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 24 & 25, 2026 – Central Time. Each session will be recorded for review at a later time.

This class includes 8 hours of virtual training and 8 CEU Credits.

What to include in a specification

Learn what a specification is and what should be included in your design plan.

How to write a schedule vs. a quote

When writing specifications, your responsibility changes from writing a quote to writing specs that everyone on the project can read and understand.

How to successfully and fairly charge for your services

Don’t give away your expertise. Charging for your design services is vital for generating revenue as well as enhancing your value and credibility. Your clients should not expect free drawings when visiting a showroom. There are various ways to charge (and we will discuss them), but you must be sure your clients understand that your time and expertise are valuable and separate from the sale of products.

How to go beyond basic in a lighting plan

We will examine the impact of a lighting plan and how to make these plans readable to the customer or contractor. We will look at different ways to improve the appearance and professionalism of your plans while making them quick and effective.

How to incorporate controls into your sales and plan

Where does your job with controls start and end? Today’s projects require more than just selling dimmers. We will talk about how to design control systems and what your responsibilities should be.

Additionally, we will discuss balancing recessed with decorative lighting/ceiling fans and selecting the right linear fixture for your clients’ needs.

Class dates/times via Zoom:

10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon & 2:30 PM – 4: 30 PM (Eastern Time)

IIDA LA DesignConnect
2026-03-25 16:00 - 20:00 | California
DesignConnect returns this year in an exciting new, expanded venue at Rolling Greens in DTLA — offering more room for engagement, activations, and connection across the SoCal design community.

This high-energy evening brings together designers, architects, dealers, students, and industry partners for an immersive showcase of the latest products, materials, and innovations shaping the built environment.

What to Expect:

Curated brand showcases and product activations

Direct interaction with manufacturers + reps

A strong mix of workplace, hospitality, education, and healthcare design professionals

Food & beverage partners throughout the evening (to be announced soon)

Vinyl sets spinning throughout the night courtesy of Paul Swila, Vitra Los Angeles

Webinar: Light in the Digital Era
2026-04-08 10:00 - 11:00 | California
Join us for a deep dive into digital lighting with David Warfel and discover ways to improve control, reduce material consumption, deliver more beautiful projects, and help homeowners live healthy lives with better light.

IES OC Fundamentals of Lighting Course 2026
2026-04-10 08:00 - 2026-04-12 17:00 | California
Friday, April 10, 2026 – Sunday, April 12, 2026

8:00 am – 5:00 pm Daily

This is a comprehensive seven module program divided over the course of 3 days. It will provide enough depth for basic understanding while attempting to cover the most significant areas within the field of study. It is designed to provide sound lighting knowledge in an easy-to-understand fashion. FOL offers a great opportunity for those entering the lighting industry as interior designers, lighting designers, engineers, sales agents, manufacturers, retrofitters, or electrical contractors. As a refresher course in lighting, there is no equal for those seeking to enhance their careers and personal growth.

Space is limited, please reserve your seat ASAP.

The Course will be held IN PERSON ONLY for 3 consecutive days from 8 am – 5 pm. Hosted at Performance Lighting Systems – 5 Jenner Suite 130, Irvine, CA 92618

There will be no makeup dates. You must attend all 3 days in order to obtain a certificate of completion from the Illuminating Engineering Society.

IIDA San Diego Haute Couture Fashion Show
2026-04-23 17:30 - 20:30 | House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Ave, San Diego, California, United States
The highly anticipated IIDA Haute Couture San Diego Fashion Show returns on April 23rd at the iconic House of Blues!

Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with fashion, flair, and fierce creativity as local A&D firms strut their stuff—literally! Each team will debut show-stopping outfits crafted entirely from commercial interior design materials provided by their generous sponsors. From carpet couture to wallcovering wonders, these designs are bound to wow the crowd.

Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind celebration where design meets the runway. It’s bold, it’s innovative, and it’s a whole lot of fun!

BIA Orange County Meet The Builder
2026-04-30 16:00 - 19:00 | Anaheim Hills Golf Club, 6501 Nohl Rand Rd., Anaheim, California, 92807, United States
For Members Only:

IES OC Golf Tournament
2026-05-18 08:00 - 17:00 | Aliso Viejo Country Club, 33 Santa Barbara Dr, Aliso Viejo, California, 92656, United States

IES LA Lumen West Awards
2026-06-26 17:00 - 23:30 | California
Venue

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Skirball Cultural Center

2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd.Los Angeles, CA 90049 United States + Google Map

Phone(310) 440-4500
