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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IES Technical Luncheon: LED Lighting for Horticultural Environments
Both commercial and novice growers are recognizing the benefits of growing plants and vegetables using custom tuned horticultural lighting equipment. While HID lighting equipment has been, and continues to be a popular light source for the grow environment for many years, LED lighting equipment has advanced significantly and offers additional flexibility and advantages. With these advancements, LEDs are quickly making their presence known to the Horticultural grow market, making selecting the appropriate lighting increasingly complicated. This session will explore the…
Find out more »IES Toronto Fundamentals of Lighting October 2017
IES Fundamentals of Lighting 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. Course Information Date: October 20th to 22nd, 2017 Time: Friday 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM Saturday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Program Fee: IES MEMBER: $650.00 (CAD) NON-MEMBER: $750.00 (CAD) Continental Breakfast, Lunches, and Snacks are included.…
Find out more »IES Toronto LC Study Group 2017
The IES Toronto Section is hosting an LC Study Group for the Fall 2017 LC Exam. This group is designed to assist those who have registered to write the LC Exam prepare for the exam in a structured environment. Facilitator: Gerry Cornwell, LC Early Bird Registration Deadline and Fee: August 8, 2016 $575 USD Final Application Deadline and Fee: September 19, 2016 $675 USD http://www.ncqlp.org/Certification
Find out more »IES Technical Luncheon: Reconstructing the Business of Light – A Sweeping Response to LEDs
Presented by Deborah Gottesman, Principal, Gottesman & Associates 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 sole sourcing. Case studies…
Find out more »IES Toronto Roadway Lighting Workshop 2017
Roadway Lighting Workshop is an Intermediate to Advanced level course encompassing all design requirements for lighting roadways, tunnels and urban areas. This workshop will include two full days of instructions, IES Recommended Practices, Technical Manuals & Design Guides, a site visit, and final hand-in project. This workshop will qualify for 15+ self-directed CEUs where applicable. When: Saturday Nov 18th 2017: 8:30 am – 9:30 pm (site visit included) Sunday Nov 19th 2017: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Program Fee: Non-Member:…
Find out more »IES Toronto Emerging Professionals Event
"Connections" Investing in the Future Join us for a panel discussion with our leaders in our industry followed by speed networking. Connect with these lighting professionals and learn about their careers and passions. Join the IES Toronto Section Emerging Professionals (EP's) for a panel discussion followed by an evening of meaningful networking with local lighting industry leaders who will speak directly to you and provide you with some inside perspectives and insights about their role in the lighting industry. They…
Find out more »IES Technical Luncheon: Beyond Estimation Market Outlook
Beyond Estimation Market Outlook (A discussion on how to budget for cost escalation in the current economy)... James Vermeulens, Managing Principal, Vermeulens Cost Consultants Tickets
Find out more »Toronto Light Festival 2018
Tour the Toronto Light Festival Thursday February 8th @ 6pm IES Toronto invites you to join your colleagues for a guided tour of the Toronto Light Festival at the Distillery Historic District*. The Festival exhibits the creativity of local and international artists and is a winter experience designed to entertain and inspire. "Experience magical light sculptures, interactive installations, and cool new light art materials. Discover lighting creations of every size and type." www.torontolightfest.com The tour will take approximately 1 hour.…
Find out more »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 »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 »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…
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