Welcome to the New York City Section of the Illuminating Engineering Society. 
We are a volunteer professional membership organization comprised of individuals who share a mutual appreciation for and fascination with all things lighting.  We are lighting designers, architects, engineers, consultants, lighting manufacturers, lighting representatives, electrical distributors and allied professionals.  

We are dedicated to promoting both the art and science of illumination to our members, to other professional organizations, to the industry, and to the public through inspiring events, informative programs & educational series, and great networking opportunities.

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The IES, founded in 1906, has had a rich past; its second century promises an exciting future.  The IES website allows you to explore the Society's publication, and its educational products and goals; you can even take a free basic on-line course. Explore conferences, Society awards, committees, Sections, Districts, and Regions, and industry news. Click here to explore the IES site!

The IES offers a Career Development Center! Here you will find valuable resources for your personal and professional development. At the moment you can do job searches and post job positions in this section of the IES site. Click here to search for career opportunities on the IES site!

Friday, Feb. 10, 2012

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Feb 29

Fraction/Refraction - 2012 IES Student Competition Exhibition and Keynote Address

6:00PM to 10:00PM

Mar 14

The IES National Road Show with Chip Israel: Lighting and Daylighting for Sustainable Commercial Spaces

5:00pm to 7:00pm

Jun 21

2012 Lumen Gala SAVE THE DATE!

6:00pm to 12:00am

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LightFair International

Lightfair 2012, May 7-11, in Las Vegas.
 
Lightfair 2013, April 23-25, in Philadelphia.

Lighting Research Center Seminar Series for Manufacturers and Entrepreneurs

Capturing the Lighting Edge, a series of seminars, was designed to provide manufacturers and entrepreneurs with the knowledge and tools to develop products, expand markets, and improve current product offerings within the lighting industry.

Call for Entries: 2012 IESNYC Student Lighting Competition

NYC students invited to submit a study of "Fraction/Refraction"

Call for Entries: 2012 Lumen and IES Illumination Awards

It’s time to submit to the IES Illumination Awards (IA), and the IESNYC Section Lumen Awards.  All project entries are entered through the IES Illumination Award program, but are judged separately; 1 is local, 1 is national/international.

In Memoriam: William F. Blitzer

Lighting “producer” and stalwart IES supporter, William Blitzer, has passed away.

Winners: 2011 Lumen Awards

IESNYC is proud to announce the 2011 Lumen Award winners