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The Illuminating Engineering Society, Vancouver, British Columbia (IES Vancouver) is the British Columbia Section of the Illuminating Engineering

08/11/2026

Registration is open for AEFI Vancouver 2026!
Get ready for an incredible week of inspiration, education, and connection.

📅 Oct 22: IES Vancouver Vision Awards
📅 Oct 23: AEFI Vancouver 2026 Conference
📅 Oct 24: IES District 6 Leadership Meeting

💡 Human-centric lighting
🌎 Sustainability
🔒 Cybersecurity & smart infrastructure
⚙️ Controls & emerging technologies

Hear from renowned speakers, earn CEUs, and connect with some of the brightest minds in the lighting industry.

See you in Vancouver! ✨ Early Bird ends August 31 💗

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06/17/2026

📢 Registration is now open for AEFI Vancouver 2026!

Join lighting professionals, engineers, designers, manufacturers, distributors, students, and emerging professionals for a full day of education, networking, and industry insights.

📅 October 23, 2026
📍 Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront, Vancouver, BC

What to expect:
✨ Educational sessions from industry experts
✨ Lunch presentations
✨ Networking with lighting professionals from across the region
✨ Earn up to 6 CEU credits

Early Bird Registration:
🔹 $250 CAD – Full Event Package
🔹 $150 CAD – Students & Emerging Professionals

Early bird pricing ends July 31, 2026.

Whether you're looking to expand your technical knowledge, connect with industry leaders, or stay current with emerging trends in lighting, AEFI Vancouver 2026 is an event you won't want to miss.

🎟 Register today and secure your spot:
https://vancouver.ies.org/event/aefi-vancouver-2026/

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05/22/2026

Join us for AEFI Vancouver 2026

The event includes Friday educational sessions and lunch presentations.

Registration Options:

$250 CDN Full Event Package (early booking): Includes Friday morning and afternoon educational sessions, and Friday lunch presentations.
Note: Price increases to $300 after July 31st

$150 CDN Student or EP (early booking): For students with a valid student card or Emerging Professionals with 5 years or less in the industry.
Note: Price increases to $200 after July 31st

If guests prefer to book the hotel, the Pinnacle in-house reservations offers special rate for IES Event :
Hotel Reservations : https://book.passkey.com/event/51214471/owner/2075/home

We look forward to seeing you at AEFI Vancouver 2026.

https://vancouver.ies.org/event/aefi-vancouver-2026/

The Event Agenda will be posted soon.

05/21/2026

IES Vancouver offers an Exterior Lighting – Intermediate course delivered over two evening sessions. The course builds on the Intermediate Lighting program and covers intermediate to advanced topics. It is recommended for participants who have completed Fundamentals of Lighting or have relevant industry experience.

Topics include:

RP-43-25 and RP-8 overview

Environmental lighting

Parking lot and garage lighting

Roadway and street lighting

Intersections, crosswalks, and roundabouts

A final quiz is required for course completion.

Course is delivered online via Zoom and Google Classroom.
Date: June 2 & 4
Time: 6:00–9:00 PM
Cost: $125 (Members) / $150 (Non-members)
Min 6 / Max 15 participants.

Instructor: Lynn Asselin

05/12/2026

Networked Lighting Controls (NLC) with Steven Mesh
📅 May 28 | 🕛 12:00–1:00 PM (Online)
$20–$30 | CEU Credits Available

The IES Vancouver Section is pleased to present an engaging online session on Networked Lighting Controls (NLC) led by renowned lighting designer and educator Steven Mesh.

With decades of experience across North America and internationally, Steve brings a deep understanding of architectural lighting, energy codes, and advanced lighting control systems. His work spans hundreds of projects, and his teaching has influenced designers through institutions like Parsons School of Design and industry programs such as the California Advanced Lighting Controls Training Program (CALCTP).

In this session, participants will gain insight into:

The fundamentals and evolving landscape of networked lighting controls

Best practices for implementation and integration

Real-world applications and lessons learned from industry experience

Self-reporting CEU credits are available for attendees.

About the Speaker
Steven Mesh is a long-standing member of the Illuminating Engineering Society, former IES Northeast Regional Vice President, and a contributor to lighting education and policy for over 25 years. He has delivered workshops globally, including at LightFair and Lux Pacifica in New Delhi, and is recognized with awards from IALD and IES/EPRI.

Depending on audience interest, this session may be expanded into an in-person event in Vancouver.

Register now and be part of the conversation shaping the future of lighting controls.

https://vancouver.ies.org/event/networked-lighting-controls-nlc-by-steve-mesh/

04/09/2026

🎳 IES Spring Social: Bowling Night & Bragging Rights

Shake off spring and join the IES community for a fun, relaxed night of bowling, food, and connection at REVS Burnaby.

Whether you're chasing a strike or just here for the laughs, this is your chance to connect with folks across the lighting and design industry.

Bragging rights are on the line 👀

📅 Thursday, April 23
⏰ 5:00 – 9:00 PM
📍 REVS Burnaby
🚆 Next to Holdom SkyTrain
🚗 Free parking available

What’s included:
✨ Bowling
🍔 Food
🤝 Networking
🎉 Good vibes

🎟 Limited spots (30 total!)
Don’t wait—grab your ticket:
https://vancouver.ies.org/event/ies-spring-social-bowling-night-bragging-rights-at-revs/

02/19/2026

Morning Seminar at Hotel BLU – Downtown Vancouver
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Breakfast Included • CEU Credits Available

Join us for a dynamic morning seminar featuring two leading voices in the field: Lisa Heschong and Lorne Whitehead. This engaging three‑hour session includes two in‑depth presentations followed by a joint conversation and audience Q&A.

Schedule

Session One: 9:00 – 10:00 AM
Lisa Heschong
Expanding Our Understanding of Light and Health

Session Two:10:00 – 11:00 AM
Lorne Whitehead
Effects of Near‑Infrared Ambient Illumination on Cognitive Performance and Emotion

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Conversation with Lisa & Lorne + Audience Q&A

Ticket Information

IES Members – $40

Non‑IES Members – $50

Emerging Professionals (EP) – $30

Limited seating — register early to secure your spot

12/04/2025

LIGHTEN UP! ✨
Our annual Luminaire Competition is back!
Get ready to team up, get crafty, and build your own luminaire using creative materials, lighting controls, and lamp sources.

📅 Jan 22, 2026
🕒 5:30–9:00 PM
📍 Zameen Art House, Vancouver

🎉 Food, drinks & all the fun included
🏆 Prizes awarded by our judges

Students/EP $15 | Members $20 | Non-Members $25
🔗 RSVP by Jan 19 — space is limited!

Hosted by IES Vancouver
Let’s see what you create ✨

12/03/2025

The 2026 IES Illumination Awards are now open! ✨
New Early-Bird deadline: JAN 7, 2026 — submit your project early and save.

Five categories. Global recognition. One chance to showcase your best work.

Early Bird: Dec 1 – Jan 7
Regular Entry: Jan 8 – Feb 12

🔗 Link in bio for rules + submissions.

Address

5502 Lougheed Highway
Burnaby, BC
V5B 2Z8

Website

https://vancouver.ies.org/

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