During the 2023 ALA Conference, Sept. 10-12, in Lake Tahoe, Calif., economist Kyle Stevens of ITR Economics will give a keynote presentation on how members can prepare for 2024 and beyond. 

During the 2023 ALA Conference in Lake Tahoe, Calif., Sept. 10-12, author and workplace strategist Jeff Butler will present two seminars focused on successful hiring and retention of high-quality, dedicated employees. 

Every ALA member who attends has their own reasons.

ALA recently announced renowned speaker, author, and comedian Steve Rizzo will provide a keynote address during the 2023 ALA Conference in Lake Tahoe, Calif.
 

Boston Park Plaza

Boston, Massachusetts

September 12 - 14, 2027

Location TBD

September 27 - 29, 2026

View the speaker handouts available from 2022 ALA Conference presentations. 

Louisville Marriott Downtown

Louisville, KY

September 7 – 9, 2025

During the 2022 ALA Conference in Austin, Texas, 2023 ALA Conference Chair Kris Quackenbush, CLMR, president of The Carlson Group, announced the annual event will be held in Lake Tahoe, Calif., Sept. 10-12. 

The ALA Awards and Recognition Committee announced Clark Linstone, COO of Lamps Plus, as the 2022 inductee into the Lighting Hall of Fame.

The 2022 ALA Conference in Austin, Texas, Sept. 11-13, at the Austin Marriott Downtown will feature expert speakers highlighting a range of topics related to lighting, business, and personal growth. Internationally recognized keynote speaker and success strategist for high-performing leaders and teams, Betsy Allen-Manning, founder of Motiv8u Enterprises, will present a breakout session and speak during the Women in Lighting event on Monday, Sept. 12.

The 2022 ALA Conference, set to take place at the new Austin Marriott Downtown hotel Sept. 11-13 in Austin, Texas, will feature a lineup of impressive speakers covering topics vital to succeeding in today’s business climate.

During the 2022 ALA Conference in Austin, Texas, Real Estate Consultant John Burns will share his firm’s views on the shifts in the housing market, digging into the details of what is happening across the country.

For the first time since 2019, the ALA Conference is set to return as the lighting industry’s premier event focused on networking and education. Industry members from across the U.S. and Canada will gather Sept. 11-13, in Austin, Texas, at the brand-new Austin Marriott Downtown.

This month, registration opened for the 2022 ALA Conference in Austin, Texas, Sept. 11-13.

The Breakers

Palm Beach, Fla.

September 22 – 24, 2024

Lake Tahoe, Calif.

September 10 – 12, 2023

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Marriott Downtown

Austin, TX

September  11 - 13, 2022

As people across the world adjust their lives to face new challenges, opportunity awaits in the lighting and home furnishings industries

These resources are available to ALA members, compliments of past ALA conference speakers who are recognized for their leadership and professional expertise.