Events

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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May
16
Thu
International Day of Light – IN A FLASH @ Haworth Showroom
May 16 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
May
30
Thu
Toronto Lighten Up! @ Acuity Brands Lighting Canada
May 30 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

IES Lighten UP! is a luminaire design competition. Entrants will be placed into teams of 5 to 6 people and will both design and construct a luminaire in 90 minutes. LED Light sources, lighting controls, and craft materials will be provided. This event is open to EVERYONE, and we mean everyone; family members and non-lighting-industry-affiliated folks are more than welcome to participate. People’s Choice and Judge’s Choice prizes will be awarded. Judge’s Choice winners will have their design submitted for national IES judging. 

Acuity Brands Canada
Sponsored by Acuity Brands Lighting Canada

For more information and to see last years winners click here.

Cost: $25/person
Provided: Food, beverages and loads of fun!

UNLEASH YOUR CREATIVE SIDE AND MAKE SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL. SNAP A PHOTO AND SHARE IT OVER SOCIAL MEDIA USING THE HASHTAG #2019LIGHTENUP TO BE ENTERED INTO A DRAWING FOR AMAZING PRIZES. EVERYONE OF ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS ARE ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE.

SEE MORE INFO BELOW: https://www.acuitybrands.com/ies-lightenup-2019

Sep
18
Wed
IES Toronto LC Study Group 2019 @ CREE Canada
Sep 18 @ 7:00 pm – Oct 30 @ 9:00 pm
IES Toronto Section Presents the NCQLP Lighting Certification Study Group 2019. This group is designed to assist those who have registered to write the LC Exam prepare for the exam in a structured environment.
 
Since 1991 the Lighting Certification Program has set a baseline standard for the lighting industry to earn their Lighting Certification (LC) Designation.

Join the growing commitment to excellence in our field and become Lighting Certified.

Steps to take:

  1. Go to NCQLP website and download the Lighting Certification Handbook. https://www.ncqlp.org/NCQLP_Handbook.pdf 
  2. Register with NCQLP
  3. Complement your study time and join the IES Toronto Section LC Exam Study Course. This course meets once a week for seven weeks starting in September. Proof of NCQLP registration is required. (Dates and time will be confirmed soon.)
  4. Write your exam November 2nd, 2019

Please register for the LC Study Group on the Toronto Section Website prior to Aug 15th as space is limited.

Facilitator: Gerry Cornwell LC & Adrian Andronic, LC

Date: Weekly Beginning Wednesday, September 18th, 2019 until Wednesday, October 30th, 2019 (7 classes)

Participants MUST separately register for the LC exam with NCQLP at: http://www.ncqlp.org/Certification

LC Exam Date: Saturday, November 2, 2019

LC Exam Early Bird Registration Deadline and Fee: August 14, 2019, $575 USD
Final LC Exam Application Deadline and Fee: September 19, 2019, $675 USD

Feb
7
Fri
IES Fundamentals of Lighting @ HH Angus Engineering Ltd.
Feb 7 @ 8:30 am – Feb 9 @ 4:00 pm

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:
February 7th to 9th 2020

Time:
Friday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
(co-ordinator’s email will be sent to registrants the week before course starts, please take note of the confirmed start time. Personal Laptops are required.

Location:
HH Angus Engineering Ltd.
1127 Leslie Street, Toronto Ontario M3C 2J6

Program Fee:
Non Member $750.00
IES Member $650.00

Continental Breakfast, Lunches, and Snacks are included.

Topics
Module 1 – History, Light and Colour, Vision
Module 2 – Light Sources
Module 3 – Daylighting
Module 4 – Luminaires
Module 5 – Controls
Module 6 – Photometry, Calculations
Module 7 – Codes and Standards, Economics
Module 8 – Lighting Design Process, Commissioning
Module 9 – Lighting for Interiors
Module 10 – Lighting for Exteriors

Spaces are limited so please register early.
Mandatory attendance for all 3 days is required.
Refunds will not be made one week prior to the course.

Nov
6
Fri
Fundamentals of Lighting Fall 2020
Nov 6 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Nov
13
Fri
Fundamentals of Lighting Fall 2020
Nov 13 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Nov
20
Fri
Fundamentals of Lighting Fall 2020
Nov 20 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Nov
27
Fri
Fundamentals of Lighting Fall 2020
Nov 27 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Mar
25
Thu
Fundamentals of Lighting Spring Session 2021 @ Virtual ( Online Virtual Link will be sent to Registrants by Email)
Mar 25 @ 6:30 pm – May 27 @ 9:30 pm
Fundamentals of Lighting Spring Session 2021 @ Virtual ( Online Virtual Link will be sent to Registrants by Email)

Due to COVID 19. This Session will be held Virtually for 10 sessions, once a week on Thursday evening 6:30pm to 8:00pm starting March 25th through May 27th 2021.

Fundamentals of Lighting is an introductory course comprised of 10 full sessions of instructions, quizzes, a final exam, and a project. Fundamentals of Lighting Certificate will be Issued by the IES Toronto Education Section after completion of course work and virtual classroom attendance.

Schedule : 

Module 1 History – Thursday March 25th 2021 (6:30pm – 8:00pm)
Module 3 Daylight – Thursday April 1st 2021 (6:30pm – 8:00pm)
Module 2 Sources – Thursday April 8th 2021 (6:30pm – 9:30pm)
Module 3 Luminaires – Thursday April 15th 2021 (6:30pm – 8:00pm)
Module 5 Controls – Thursday April 22nd 2021 (6:30pm – 8:00pm)
Module 6 Photometrics -Thursday April 29th 2021 (6:30pm – 8:00pm)
Module 7 Codes – Thursday May 6th 2021 (6:30pm – 8:00pm)
Module 8 Design – Thursday May 13th 2021 (6:30pm – 8:00pm)
Module 9 Interior – Thursday May 20th 2021 (6:30pm – 8:00pm)
Module 10 Exterior – Thursday May 27th 2021 (6:30 – 8:00pm)

If you have any questions, please direct them to [email protected]

Oct
18
Mon
Fundamentals of Lighting Fall Session 2021 – Virtual
Oct 18 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Fundamentals of Lighting
IES Fundamentals of Lighting
Fundamentals of Lighting is an introductory course comprised of 10 full sessions of instructions, quizzes, a final exam, and a project. Fundamentals of Lighting Certificate will be Issued by the IES Toronto Education Section after completion of course work and virtual classroom attendance.

Due to COVID 19, this Session will be held virtually for 10 sessions, twice a week on Monday and Wednesday evening 6:30pm to 8:00pm starting October 18th through November 17th 2021.

Course Information

Start Date: Monday October 18th 2021 through Wednesday November 17th 2021
Location: Virtual ( Online Virtual Link will be sent to Registrants by Email)

Time: Monday and Wednesday 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Registration closes October 13th, 2021

Program Fee:
Non Member $750.00
IES Member $650.00

Schedule:
Module 1 History, Light & Colour, Vision
Monday October 18th 2021 (6:00pm – 8:00pm)

Module 2 Light Sources
Wednesday October 20th 2021 (6:00pm – 8:00pm)

Module 3 Luminaires
Monday October 25th 2021 (6:00pm – 8:00pm)

Module 4 Daylighting
Wednesday October 27th 2021 (6:00pm – 8:00pm)

Module 5 Controls
Monday November 1st 2021 (6:00pm – 8:00pm)

Module 6 Photometrics, Calculations
Wednesday November 3rd 2021 (6:00pm – 8:00pm)

Module 7 Codes & Standards, Economics
Monday November 8th 2021 (6:00pm – 8:00pm)

Module 8 Lighting Design Process, Commissioning
Wednesday November 10th (6:00pm – 8:00pm)

Module 9 Lighting for Interior
Monday November 15th 2021 (6:00pm – 8:00pm)

Module 10 Lighting for Exterior
Wednesday November 17th 2021 (6:00 – 8:00pm)

Register Now!

If you have any questions, please direct them to [email protected]