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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February 2018
South West Ontario IES Technical Seminar
Reconstructing the Business of Light - A Sweeping Response to LEDs Description: We have survived the LED storm of the decade, but it's not over yet. The lighting industry is under reconstruction, including everything from testing and measurement to fixture construction and procurement. The evolution gives us unprecedented choice, but not without new challenges. This seminar tells the LED story: past, present, and future. Topics include new methods of assessing colour, taming the technical beast, the power of materials, and…
Find out more »IES Technical Luncheon: The Challenges of Dimming LED Lighting Loads
Dimming LED fixtures can be a nightmare! Daniel Silverstein will provide attendees with insights and a technical review of dimming systems and their relative benefits from the perspective of a lighting fixture manufacturer. He will take a deeper dive into how dimmers actually work, all while examining the dimming technologies that are available on the market today. A predominant objective of this presentation will be placed on understanding the challenges associated with phase cut dimming vs other systems, all in…
Find out more »March 2018
IES Toronto LightWalk at the Aga Khan Toronto Site
Light was the inspiration for these majestic structures. The architects guidance was to ensure that light is ever-present and animating the buildings. An exceptional level of detailing combined with a commitment to quality and craftsmanship, this is an event not to be missed. Time: Doors open at 5:30 PM. The Reception begins at 6:00 PM, food and drink will be served. Presentations by the architects and lighting designers will be followed with a directed tour of the Museum. We will…
Find out more »IES Technical Luncheon: An Experiential Conversation About Colour
As LEDs evolve to offer us unprecedented freedom of design, the topic of colour has become more complicated and confusing than ever before. As lighting professionals we need to be a knowledgeable resource for our clients, and should be able to answer questions like: What is colour and why do we care? How does light really affect colour and how does understanding colour impact the lighting industry? What does colour preference have to do with choosing a light source? What…
Find out more »April 2018
IES Technical Luncheon: OFF is the New ON: Challenging the Assumptions of Lighting Energy Consumption
Centuries of progress have created the environment we now enjoy….we are the creators of light. And, as is the case with other skills we have attained, it is difficult to recall the thinking we had when we could not create light. In this presentation, the speaker will explore the new perspectives required by “users of light” to embrace the technology features that are the future of lighting systems. She will share thought leader opinions about the future of lighting technologies…
Find out more »Fundamentals of Lighting
IES Fundamentals of Lighting Fundamentals of Lighting is an introductory course comprised of seven modules which replaces ED-100. The course includes three full days of instructions, course material binder, quizzes, a final exam, and a project. Time: Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Saturday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Program Fee: IES Members: $650.00 Non-Members: $750.00 Continental Breakfast, Lunches, and Snacks are included. Topics: Module 1 - History, Light and Colour, Vision Module 2…
Find out more »2018 Emerging Professionals Luminaire Challenge
The IES Toronto Section Emerging Professionals Committee would like to announce the 2018 Luminaire Design Challenge. The Design Challenge is open to ALL Emerging Professionals (those working in the lighting industry or related field for 5 years or less - includes students). Participants will work in teams and design, build, and present their own luminaire to a panel of judges and prizes will be awarded to the top teams. Each team will be given a variety of materials to work…
Find out more »May 2018
IES Technical Luncheon: The State of the IES Towards 2020/Look What They’ve Done to My Metrics, Ma
To close out the 2017-2018 luncheon series the Toronto Section has a Double Treat for you this month. We are pleased to bring you two of the thought leaders at the IES. Tim Licitra, Executive Director, and our very own Past President, Tom Butters, currently Director of Education. This will be a sold out event so please register early to reserve your seat. Double Feature Presentation: 1) The State of the IES Towards 2020 2) Look What They've Done to…
Find out more »May 2018 EP Event – Ping Pong Tournament at Spin
A new month means a new event - since the warm weather is (slowly) approaching its time to have some more fun!! Its time for the annual EP Ping Pong/Table Tennis Tournament at Spin and you are invited. If you've never been to Spin, think of it as a night club without the dancing - only ping pong. We will eat, drink, play a lot of pong, and as you can see it is very conductive for socializing. REGISTER NOW…
Find out more »June 2018
Golf Day
Tickets Please join your friends and colleagues for the 2018 IES Toronto Section Golf Day! 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. Itinerary: 6:30 am - Continental Breakfast 7:45 am - Shotgun Start 1:00 pm - Refreshments 1:30 pm - Banquet, Announcements,…
Find out more »August 2018
IES 2018 Annual Conference
Like your favorite TV series that shifts to a new time slot, the IES Annual Conference is on the move. The conference now takes place during the summer, the 2018 event slated for August 9-11 at the Westin Boston Waterfront, in Boston, MA. As always, professional education is paramount. Lighting professionals will have their choice of various CEU credits through participation at the conference.
Find out more »September 2018
IES Toronto LC Study Group 2018
The IES Toronto Section is hosting an LC Study Group for the Fall 2018 NCQLP LC Exam. This Study Group is designed to assist candidates who have registered to write the LC Exam, prepare for the exam in a structured environment. Program runs Wednesday nights starting September 19 – October 31st from 7:00pm-9:00pm.
Find out more »IES Technical Luncheon September 2018
Lighting isn't just for vision! The 24-hour light-dark pattern is the main synchronizer of our circadian rhythms to the local position on Earth. Lack of synchrony between sunrise and sunset and our biological clock has been linked to many serious maladies. So getting lighting applications right really matters! Lighting for the circadian system, however, employs lighting design objectives that differ from those typically used in traditional architectural lighting design, and therefore, requires concepts and metrics that differ from those currently…
Find out more »IES Street and Area Lighting Conference
The IES Street & Area Lighting Conference is the only conference of its kind dedicated to improving the outdoor lighting business of electric utilities and energy service companies.
Find out more »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.
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