Organized by the Designers Lighting Forum of New York (DLFNY), LEDucation 2026 is the ultimate marketplace and educational platform for solid-state lighting innovations, giving industry professionals a chance to experience new technologies as well as continue their education through a wide range of accredited seminars.
LEDucation 2026 features 400+ exhibitors, 40 presentations, and plenty of opportunities to earn CEU credits—virtually and in-person. And for designers, there’s even more to love—kick off Tuesday with exclusive early access to the exhibit halls. The Designer Hours initiative aims to enhance the experience for design professionals by offering an exclusive time block to visit manufacturer booths for efficient, in-depth engagement. Eligible attendees include lighting designers, architects, interior designers, landscape architects, and engineers.
Who Attends LEDucation?
- Architects
- Landscape Architects / designers
- Contractors
- Distributors / Wholesalers
- Educators
- Lighting Designers
- Electrical Engineers
- Engineers
- Manufacturers and OEMs
- Municipalities
- Energy Consultants / Specialists
- Public Utility Specialists
- Energy Managers
- Retail Designers
- ESCOs
- Specifiers
- Students
- Facility Managers
- Urban Planners
- Interior Designers
- Visual Merchandisers
- Utilities… and more!
LEDucation is a non-profit event, and proceeds enable the DLFNY to make significant contributions to lighting education. Donations are made to local lighting programs at Parsons, The New York School of Interior Design (NYSID), and Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT). Proceeds also fund two annual DLFNY student awards, provide scholarships to lighting students.
