ALA Lightovation Schedule

Join us this January for the following ALA Committee meetings, events, and seminars during Lightovation and virtually over the following weeks.

Wed., Jan.10

Manufacturers' Representative Steering Committee
8 - 9 a.m.
ALA Conference Room (TM 4818)

Long-range Conference Planning Committee
9 - 10 a.m.
The SMART Center Committee Room (TM 4826)

Showroom Steering Committee Meet & Greet!
4 - 5 p.m. 
ALA Office (TM 4818)
Come enjoy refreshments and learn about ALA's showroom programs and benefits, find out how you can get involved, and hear our goals for 2024!

Women in Lighting Event
5 - 6 p.m.
Eurofase (TM 4002)
All Lightovation attendees are invited to join the ALA Women in Lighting for food, drink, and networking during Lightovation. This event is open to everyone, regardless of gender or ALA membership status, and is intended to foster connections with professional women from all areas of the lighting industry at all levels of experience. During the event, attendees will have the opportunity to win one of three complimentary delegate registrations to the 2024 ALA Conference in Palm Beach, Fla., Sept. 22-24, and hear an announcement about the WIL Committee's donation to their 2024 charitable partner, Dress for Success. Learn more here. 

Thurs., Jan. 11

Marketing & PR Committee
7:45 - 9 a.m.
The SMART Center Committee Room (TM 4826)

ALA Seminar
Residential Lighting Controls: The Case for Design (Part 1)
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
The SMART Center Seminar Room (TM 4826)
Instructor: Clifton Stanley Lemon, IES, CEO, Clifton Lemon Associates?

Residential lighting controls can present challenges for even the most basic of installations. This two-part session will discuss what you need to know about lighting controls, plus how to approach designing practical, code-compliant residential lighting controls that enhance the beauty, value, and energy-efficiency of residential spaces. The session is intended for designers, specifiers, sales and showroom personnel, and is an introduction to the design principles of lighting controls, common terminology, what is important and why, and guidance on how to discuss lighting controls in meetings. At the end of this session, participants will be able to use fundamental principles of lighting controls that deliver residential spaces that meet owners’ requirements, adhere to code requirements, and deliver beautiful light.
Pre-register Here

ALA Members Health Plan Information Session
1 - 2:30 p.m.
ALA Booth, Trade Mart 4th Floor Atrium
Come meet ALA's dedicated healthcare agent Danny O'Connell of Next Level Agency to learn more about the ALA Members Health Plan. The plan, which launched Jan. 1, leverages the purchasing power of the association to provide healthcare at affordable rates. Learn about coverage options, the application and underwriting process, and have your questions answered in person.

ALA Seminar
How Do I Dim My Lights? Designing for Modern Residential Lighting Controls Solutions (Part 2)
2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
The SMART Center Seminar Room (TM 4826)
Instructor: C. Webster Marsh, CLCP, Owner, Penumbra Controls

Expanding upon the introductory Part 1 session Residential Lighting Controls: The Case for Design, this session is more in-depth, providing a review of lighting control documentation and terminology as well as guidance on selecting and designing a lighting control system.
Pre-register Here

Education Foundation Committee
3 - 3:45 p.m. 
ALA Conference Room (TM 4818)

Young Executives Event
5 - 6 p.m.
Progress Lighting (TM 3840)
All Lightovation attendees, regardless of age or ALA membership are invited to join the ALA Young Executives group for refreshments and networking.
Come meet the future leaders of the lighting industry and hear what ALA has planned for the coming years.

Fri. Jan. 12

Board of Governors
8 - 10 a.m.
The SMART Center Board Room (TM 4826)

Wed., Jan. 17

Education Committee
1 - 2 p.m.
Virtual Meeting

Thurs., Jan. 18

Certification Committee
1 - 2 p.m.
Virtual Meeting

Tues., Jan. 23

Showroom Steering Committee
1 - 2 p.m.
Virtual Meeting

TBA

Manufacturers Steering Committee
Virtual Meeting

Public Policy Committee
Virtual Meeting

Conference Committee 
Virtual Meeting