June Lightovation Seminars

During June Lightovation, ALA and Dallas Market Center (DMC) are joining forces to bring more educational seminars than ever to event attendees.

Wednesday and Friday of the event, ALA will host two seminars in its seminar center, World Trade Center 345. On Thursday, join ALA and DMC for Connected Lighting Day in Trade Mart 4804, the Light + Technology Center.

Wednesday, June 21

How Consumers Shop for Lighting

Panel: Larry Lauck, executive vice president, ALA; Tim Stumm, general manager, Lights Fantastic Dallas; Denise Duncan, general manager, Lighting Etc.

Time: 11 a.m. – Noon

Location: W TC 345, ALA Seminar Center Panelists will explore the results of ALA’s recently conducted consumer research and what this information means to ALA showrooms and the lighting industry.

Thursday, June 22

Your Customer is Ready for the Smart Home

Instructor: Lori Arnold, president and owner, Coldwell Banker Apex, Realtors Time: 10 – 11 a.m.

Attendees will learn about who is buying smart home products, how they are controlling them, and the most valued benefits of these technologies. They will also find out what incentivizes customers to purchase smart home products and how much they are willing to spend on them.

Lighting’s Role in the Internet of Things

Instructor: Beatrice Witzgall, CEO and founder, LumiFi

Time: 2 – 3 p.m.

In this session, one of the Internet of Things’ biggest innovators in the lighting industry will share insight on the benefits and cost efficiencies of smart and connected lighting in the home, as well as security considerations and other pitfalls in this exciting new lighting landscape.

Collaboration and the Connected Home

Panel Discussion Time: 4 – 5 p.m.

A team of well-known and highly respected ALA, American Society of Interior Designers and Customer Electronic Design & Installation Association member experts will exchange ideas and suggestions for putting today’s coolest lighting and technology solutions into place in the easiest and best ways possible.

Friday, June 23

Improving Lighting and Health for the Aging Population

Instructor: Terry McGowan, FIES, LC

Time: 11 a.m.. – 12:30 p.m.

Location: W TC 345, ALA Seminar Center As the aging population expands, there is more need to learn about lighting for baby boomers and the aging population and how to tailor products and services to respond to their particular needs. Learn about the implications of new research on lighting for vision and health, important related residential lighting design standards, and more.

ALA Conference Program
to Cover Key Industry Topics

With the 2017 ALA Annual Conference in Vancouver, B.C., just four months away, the committee has been hard at work developing an unforgettable event. The conference will feature 11 hard-hitting, cutting-edge seminars; four thought-provoking featured presentations; and numerous networking and team building activities, including the resurgence of the popular round- table networking lunch.

This year’s educational programming and featured presentations will highlight the key topics affecting the industry today.

Technology and the LED Revolution

Today, it is impossible to think about lighting without considering the vast technical changes and enhancements occurring throughout the industry. The ALA Conference Committee has placed a strong focus on addressing these topics throughout the event. Jon Sayah, president of Fleco Industries, will discuss LED lighting and the emerging opportunities this technology presents. He will address what we can expect in the next few years, how these changes will affect the residential lighting business, and new opportunities and potential business models the LED revolution offers.

Terry McGowan, FIES, LC, director of engineering and technology for ALA, will join a panel of presenters to explore lighting in the emerging connected home world. The blending of lighting and electronics in homes is well underway and is changing the way residential lighting products are designed, sold and installed. During this session, the panel will delve into what ALA members need to know about the technical aspects of connected lighting for their businesses.

Navigating the Digital World

It is only becoming more important for businesses to develop a strong website and social media pages. Recent research by the ALA BiNational Advertising and PR Program shows the majority of consumers are starting the lighting buying process online, visiting websites and social media pages for inspiration. This means it is crucial for ALA members to be visible and active online.