The Toronto 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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October 2018
IES Technical Luncheon: LEED and WELL Standards: Reviewed from the lens of the Canada Green Building Council
The objective of this presentation is to provide an overview of the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC), along with a look at the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) building standard and the WELL building standard.
Find out more »IES Toronto Fundamentals of Lighting October 2018
Fundamentals of Lighting is an introductory course comprised of ten (10) modules which replaces ED-100. The course includes three full days of instructions, course material binder, quizzes, a final exam, and a project. This session is SOLD OUT.
Find out more »iNova Awards and Gala
Please join us in celebrating the brightest stars of the Lighting Design Industry. Experience the award winning IES Merit and Section Lighting Design Projects. Dinner, dancing and door prizes.
Find out more »November 2018
Fountains of Light Welcome Back Event!
First part of the evening is a welcome back meet and greet, as we still firmly believe in making time to unwind and catch up over food and drinks. Second part is a tour to see the inner workings of a fountain and how the “magic” happens in creating them. Final part of the evening showcases the global experience and expertise of Crystal Fountains.
Find out more »IES Technical Luncheon: Revealing Architecture at Night – Saving the lit facade from extinction
This seminar will discuss the future of the city skyline at night. We will look at the history of how we lit building exteriors and transition to addressing the common issues of lighting buildings and architecture in the modern age. We will discuss the common issues we all face when lighting buildings and structures as we move toward sustainability.
Find out more »January 2019
IES Technical Luncheon: Listen To The Architecture
Chip Israel will share a decade of portfolio case studies to show how to review the architect's or interior designer's plans in order to create an award-winning lighting design, that accentuates the architecture and embellishes the interior features, all the while making a space that is focused on the occupants.
Find out more »IES Toronto Lightwalk January 2019 Hotel X
Tickets A rare gem of an event! Thursday January 24th 2019 Register today as you won't want to miss this LightWalk event taking place at the amazing new Toronto X Hotel. Lighting Designers Lana Lenar and Robert Van Antwerp from Manhattan, NY will share their design inspirations as they lead us through a variety of lighting applications all under one roof. The unique design of this modern hotel offers a unique variety of traditional hotel amenities as well as some…
Find out more »February 2019
IES Toronto Fundamentals of Lighting February 2019
Fundamentals of Lighting is an introductory course comprised of ten (10) modules which replaces ED-100. The course includes three full days of instructions, course material binder, quizzes, a final exam, and a project.
Find out more »IES Technical Luncheon: Synergistic Buildings in the Era of IoT
This seminar strives to cut through the hype and buzz surrounding the emergence of IoT by introducing how interconnected technology enabled by IoT can be leveraged to make tangible improvements to building operations and efficiency through collective use of information.
Find out more »March 2019
SW Ontario IES Technical Luncheon: Revealing Architecture at Night
This seminar will discuss the future of the city skyline at night. We will look at the history of how we lit building exteriors and transition to addressing the common issues of lighting buildings and architecture in the modern age. We will discuss the common issues we all face when lighting buildings and structures as we move toward sustainability.
Find out more »IES Toronto EP March Event Underwriters Laboratories of Canada
Time: March 6, 2019 | 5:45pm-9:30pm Venue: Underwriters Laboratories of Canada, 7 Underwriters Road Toronto, M1R 3A9 Tickets: $25/person Tickets Open to everyone Event organizer contact: Darren Verasammy, P.Eng. verasammyd@gmail.com
Find out more »IES Technical Luncheon: Layers of Light
Learn how to successfully identify and apply a nature-inspired layered approach to lighting commercial spaces informed by best practices and the recommendations of the Illuminating Engineering Society.
Find out more »April 2019
IES Toronto Fundamentals of Lighting April 2019
Fundamentals of Lighting is an introductory course comprised of ten (10) modules which replaces ED-100. The course includes three full days of instructions, course material binder, quizzes, a final exam, and a project.
Find out more »IES Technical Luncheon: Light in the Public Realm
At the intersection of art, engineering, and architecture, “Light in the Public Realm” will explore James Carpenter’s focus upon the phenomenological qualities of light as a central organizing principle of the public realm.
Find out more »May 2019
WELL Lit; a floral design workshop
Learn how to use lighting to enhance occupant well being and take home a personalized floral arrangement.
Find out more »Fifty Shades of Blue
Fifty Shades of Blue is a discussion of how lighting is changing with the advent of multi-colour LED-powered fixtures.
Find out more »International Day of Light – IN A FLASH
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Find out more »Toronto Lighten Up!
IES Lighten UP! is a luminaire design competition.
Find out more »June 2019
2019 IES Toronto Golf
The Country Club will again host IES members and friends for an exclusive day on the East 18-hole championship course. It will be 4-person scramble format as in previous years. Your power cart will have a bagged snack and a BBQ lunch will be provided.
Find out more »To Save on fees and learn more of the benefits of an IES membership click here!