DALLAS – Lightovation, the largest residential lighting trade event in North America, has announced details for the summer edition of the show. The June 19-22, 2024 event will unite and celebrate the industry plus present the latest lighting collections plus can’t miss educational sessions.
The market center previously announced that the January 2025 edition of Lightovation will take place January 8-11, matching the Wednesday to Saturday date pattern of June shows.
“It’s so important to make new connections and seek inspiration this summer. We look forward to welcoming the industry to Dallas four days of community and support for one another,” said Cindy Morris, President and CEO of Dallas Market Center.
Pre-registration, which is the exclusive method to receive a FastPass for quicker entry, is now available. All registered Lightovation attendees will also be able to access the concurrent Total Home & Gift Market, running June 19-25 (TEMPS June 19-22). Several hotel blocks have already sold out and all remaining blocks reserved for Lightovation will close May 28th. Anyone still needing to make June hotel reservations should visit the Dallas Market Center website for the best rates.
Seminars and Special Events- The opening night event for June 2024 Lightovation will be the 15th annual Showroom of the Year Awards at 6pm on Wednesday, June 19, in the Trade Mart 4 Elevator Lobby. All are welcome to attend to honor top lighting retailers from throughout North America, with no tickets or additional registration required. This reception takes the place of the Opening Night Party (formerly Lighting After Dark), which will return in January 2025 as an on-site celebration. Of course, several showrooms will be offering their own events and hospitality alongside this official schedule:
Wednesday, June 19– 9 a.m. Lightovation Scoop. Location: Trade Mart Koi Pond
Are you new to Lightovation or just in need of some additional information on navigating the lighting show? Visit us at the Trade Mart Koi Pond to get the scoop on all things Lightovation.
9 a.m.-11 a.m.: Coffee & Technology with Leslie Carothers in the Metaverse Lighting TrendHouse. Location: Trade Mart 3rd Floor, Atrium Escalator Lobby
Grab a cup of coffee and join Leslie Carothers to experience the Metaverse Lighting TrendHouse! Learn how you can use the TrendHouse and technology like it to support your business.
11 a.m. Lighting’s Latest Generation – A Panel Discussion. Location: TM 4826 – The SMART Center
What happens when a venerable brand changes hands in a family business? Longtime lighting editor Linda Longo moderates a candid conversation with some of the country’s top lighting showrooms that are being led into successful futures by second, third and even fourth generations. Sara Bos from The Light Brothers, Todd Director of Connecticut Lighting Centers, and Rachel Fleischer of Hermitage Lighting will discuss what legacies they have retained from their business’s impressive pasts while charting new courses and leveraging their modern perspectives.
2 p.m. Bringing Lighting Trends to Life through Showroom Merchandising. Location: Trade Mart 4th floor, Elevator Lobby
Join Jill Waage, Editor in Chief, Traditional Home and ALA’s Lighting magazine as she talks with Jeffrey Dross, Lighting by Jeffrey, Leslie Killingsworth, Senior Vice President Marketing & Merchandise of Progressive Lighting/Lee Lighting/Savoy House and Tim Stumm, Creative Director of Z-Lite, about how to translate trends into compelling merchandising displays that suit retail environments and budgets.
3 p.m. Lighting Merchandising Tour with Jeffrey Dross. Location: Trade Mart 4th floor, Elevator Lobby
Explore exemplary lighting merchandising techniques and trends inside Lightovation Showrooms with Jeffrey Dross.
5 p.m. ALA Women in Lighting Celebration. Location: Artcraft, TM 3501
The American Lighting Association’s Women in Lighting Committee hosts a networking reception open to everyone, hosted by Artcraft. This event includes the presentation of the 2024 Women in Lighting Leadership Award to Hubbardton Forge CEO Maria Mullen.
6 p.m. Showroom of the Year Awards. Location: TM 4 Elevator Lobby
Join Dallas Market Center and Furniture, Lighting & Decor magazine as we reveal the 15th annual Showroom of the Year Award winners. We will celebrate the best of the best Lighting Showrooms across the country with drinks and more!
Thursday, June 20 – 9 a.m. Lightovation Scoop. Location: Trade Mart Koi Pond
Are you new to Lightovation or just in need of some additional information on navigating the lighting show? Visit us at the Trade Mart Koi Pond to get the scoop on all things Lightovation.
9 a.m.-11 a.m.: Coffee & Technology with Leslie Carothers in the Metaverse Lighting TrendHouse. Location: Trade Mart 3rd Floor, Atrium Escalator Lobby
Grab a cup of coffee and join Leslie Carothers to experience the Metaverse Lighting TrendHouse! Learn how you can use the TrendHouse and technology like it to support your business.
11 a.m. Better Light, Better Sleep: New ALA Program to Promote Health with Lighting. Location: TM 4826 – The SMART Center
The topic of light and health is gaining popularity and creating new opportunities for lighting manufacturers and retailers. The ALA Better Light, Better Sleep program was developed by ALA with the support of The Light and Health Research Center at the Ichan School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. The program is designed to support ALA-member manufacturers in the development of circadian-effective lighting products, as well as provide education on the benefits of these types of products. In this session, Jennifer Brons of The Light and Health Research Center will explain what circadian-effective lighting is, why it matters, and how ALA-member manufacturers have already developed products that fall into this category. Plus, learn how to engage with customers, answer questions, and provide circadian-effective lighting solutions.
5 p.m. Cheers with Peers: ALA Young Executives Cocktail Hour. Location: TBD
Enjoy refreshments and networking with industry professionals at the American Lighting Association’s “under 40” Young Executives group.
Friday, June 21 – 9 a.m. Lightovation Scoop. Location: Trade Mart Koi Pond
Are you new to Lightovation or just in need of some additional information on navigating the lighting show? Visit us at the Trade Mart Koi Pond to get the scoop on all things Lightovation.
9 a.m.-11 a.m.: Coffee & Technology in the Metaverse Lighting TrendHouse. Location: Trade Mart 3rd Floor, Atrium Escalator Lobby.
For more information, visit: https://dallasmarketcenter.com/markets/lightovation.
