IES Toronto

05/26/2026

Our recent light walk showcased the Underwriters Laboratories Solutions!

05/15/2026

Meet the Board: Starting Strong with Our President, Julia Vandergraaf LC, MIES 💡

Leadership, vision, and passion — Julia is helping shape the future of our section and the incredible community behind it. Stay tuned as we introduce the amazing board members driving ideas, events, and innovation forward.

Lots of events blooming for May 💐

Event 1 details:
📅 May 20, 2026
🕛 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM ET
📍 Virtual Event

Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/em398_uf

Event 2:
📅Thursday, May 21, 2026
🕛5:45 PM - 9:00 PM ET
📍 7 Underwriters Rd, Scarborough, ON, M1R 5P8 (Free parking available!)

Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/ebC-F8KF

Event 3:
📅Saturday May 30, 2026
🕛 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM ET
📍Liteline Corporation at 90 West Beaver Creek Rd, Richmond Hill, ON, L4B 1E7 (Free parking available!)

Registration Link:
https://lnkd.in/ecbYC24x

More board member profiles to come! 💡

05/06/2026

Calling all Emerging Professionals & students ⚡️💡

Ready to put your creativity, technical skills, and teamwork to the test?

The next IES Toronto Luminaire Challenge is your chance to design, build, connect, and compete alongside some of the brightest minds in the lighting industry. Whether you’re new to lighting or already immersed in the field, this is one of the best opportunities to meet industry professionals, collaborate with peers, and get hands-on experience outside of the office or classroom.

Expect:
💡 Creative problem solving
💡 Friendly competition
💡 Networking with industry professionals
💡 Team collaboration
💡 A chance to showcase your ideas and skills

This is where Emerging Professionals get involved, make connections, and become part of the lighting community in Toronto.

Spots fill quickly — register your team and come be part of the challenge.

Where: Liteline Corporation, 90 West Beaver Creek Rd, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1E7

When: Saturday May 30, 2026 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

🔗 Register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/gdeb4y3/lp/6cfc1b63-15b9-4a53-bbdb-585b657d6216?source_id=5ba6f93e-beac-43f4-850b-6fe5cf199fba&source_type=em&c=v9wH2E0s6EjoMc4sm2-XNQI81DJS4i4S27hrgwt0FEPnp7-YtPEG1Q==

05/06/2026

Calling all Emerging Professionals & students ⚡️💡

Ready to put your creativity, technical skills, and teamwork to the test?

The next IES Toronto Luminaire Challenge is your chance to design, build, connect, and compete alongside some of the brightest minds in the lighting industry. Whether you’re new to lighting or already immersed in the field, this is one of the best opportunities to meet industry professionals, collaborate with peers, and get hands-on experience outside of the office or classroom.

Expect:
💡 Creative problem solving
💡 Friendly competition
💡 Networking with industry professionals
💡 Team collaboration
💡 A chance to showcase your ideas and skills

This is where Emerging Professionals get involved, make connections, and become part of the lighting community in Toronto.

Spots fill quickly — register your team and come be part of the challenge.

Where: Liteline Corporation, 90 West Beaver Creek Rd, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1E7

When: Saturday May 30, 2026 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

🔗 Register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/gdeb4y3

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05/06/2026

🌙💡 How does RED light impact the world around us after dark?
Join the May 2026 IES Toronto Virtual Technical Webinar for an insightful discussion on:

“The Case for RED Lighting in the Outdoors at Night”

As conversations around sustainable and responsible lighting continue to evolve, this webinar will explore the growing research surrounding RED light and its effects on wildlife and the natural environment. Through recent literature reviews and real-world case studies, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how outdoor lighting choices can influence ecosystems and nighttime environments.

📅 May 20, 2026
🕛 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM ET
📍 Virtual Event

Topics include:
🔴 How humans perceive RED light
🦇 The impacts of RED light on insects, birds, turtles, fish, and bats
⚠️ Where caution should be taken when using RED light outdoors
📚 Real-world case studies in outdoor applications
🌎 Principles of good outdoor lighting as outlined by the IDA

Approved for:
✔️ 1.0x IES CEU
✔️ 1.0x AIA LU/HSW

Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/em398_uf

Whether you’re in lighting design, architecture, engineering, environmental planning, or simply interested in the future of responsible outdoor illumination, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

03/24/2026

✨ Master the Fundamentals of Lighting ✨

Join us for a 3-day course designed to build a strong foundation in lighting design — from task-based strategies to controls, efficiency, and human experience.

Whether you’re a student, emerging professional, or looking to refresh your knowledge, this course will give you the tools to design with confidence.

📅 May 1st, 2nd & 3rd, 2026
📍 Acuity Brands, Thornhill

⚡ Limited to 30 seats

👉 Register now:
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/zdhdzvh/lp/ec71df34-4a42-43c3-b366-b0c2573ad171?source_id=ef80520b-efd4-48ae-bc68-5fb7d07544dd&source_type=em&c=

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02/28/2026

Join your IES Toronto Section for an in-person accredited technical luncheon with guest speaker Grace Saati 💡

Discover how major advances in Artificial Intelligence are transforming the way lighting control systems are designed, specified, and commissioned — and what this means for the future of smart LLLC.

📅 Wednesday, March 18, 2026
⏰ 11:45 AM – 1:30 PM
📍 Latvian Canadian Cultural Centre, Kursa Hall (2nd Floor)
4 Credit Union Dr, North York, ON

💠 Approved for 1.0 IES CEU
💠 Approved for 1.0 AIA LU|HSW

Full presentation details, speaker background, and registration info are available at the link below - we hope to see you there!

https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/xefaaeb/lp/7b6591c3-e26b-4ee5-9c08-96c703900725

11/06/2025

💡 IES Toronto Technical Luncheon
📅 November 19th, 2025
📍 Latvian Centre | Kursa Hall, North York, ON

Rewiring Illumination: The Role of DC Power in the Future of Lighting Systems
Speaker: Bolis Ibrahim
Approved for 1.0 IES CEU

In-person Fee: $50 (IES Members) / $75 (Non-Members) / $25 Emerging Professional (EP). Register during the week of the Luncheon for $80.

👉 Join us for an insightful session on the future of lighting innovation!

11/06/2025

💡 IES Toronto Light Walk · November 20th, 2025 – LUMENTRA
🔦 Explore IES Files & Photometric Measurements

Join us for an exclusive tour + presentation at McRae Imaging & Lumentra, leaders in material solutions for the LED industry.

🎤 Presenter: Venkat Venkataramanan, MSc., PhD
📅 Date: Thursday, Nov 20 · 2025

Schedule:
🕓 4:00 – 5:00 PM · Walkthrough @ McRae Imaging
🕔 5:00 – 6:00 PM · Tour @ Lumentra Photometric Labs
🍻 6:30 – 8:30 PM · Networking + Refreshments @ 3 Brasseurs, Oakville

🎓 Earn 2.0 CEU Credits

💰 Registration:
• Emerging Professional — $25
• Members — $50
• Non-Members — $75
• Week-of Event (Nov 17 onward) — $80

📆 Last day to register: Friday, Nov 14
👉 Tap the link in bio to save your spot!

09/19/2025

⛳️ Are your golf clubs out and ready for next week?
Join us for the IES Toronto 2025 Golf Tournament on Friday, September 26! 🏌️‍♂️✨
This year, we’re proud to support SickKids Hospital, with all proceeds going directly toward the incredible, life-saving work they do every day. 💙
📍 10,000 Dufferin Street, Maple, ON
🕗 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Shotgun Start @ 9:00 AM
Come for the game, stay for the cause, and let’s make a difference—one swing at a time. 🙌