IES ( Illuminating Engineering Society ), founded in 1906, is the well-known technical and educational jurisdiction on illumination. On 10th January, 1906, at the Hotel Astor, New York City the meeting was convoked “to complete the formation of a society devoted to the Science and Art of Illumination.” The report of the Committee on Organization was read and adopted without change.
2021 IES Annual Conference, originally scheduled for August 5-7 in New Orleans, will not take place in-person, and instead will be hosted in a virtual setting.
Date: Aug 06, 2021 – Aug 07, 2021
Times: Official times to be determined, but there will be two blocks of sessions each day.
IES member registration: $249
NON-member registration: $349
City: New Orleans, United States
Addres: 2 Poydras St.
Venue: Hilton New Orleans Riverside
Organizer: Illuminating Engineering Society
Website: https://www.ies.org/events/annual-conference/
The IES is an accredited Standards Development Organization (SDO) under American National Standards Institute (ANSI) approved procedures. It correlates research, investigations, and discussions to guide lighting experts and laypersons via research-and consensus based lighting recommendations.
It is dedicated to improving the lighted environment by bringing together those with lighting knowledge and by translating that knowledge into actions that benefit the public. For over one hundred years the Society has been a forum for the exchange of ideas and communicating information on all aspects of good lighting practice to its members, to the lighting community, and to consumers through a variety of programs, publications, and services.
IES Belief Statements
- Light is vital to life; it is as important as air, food, water and shelter
- Light and the absence of light affect human vision, health, and behavior
- Lighting should enhance comfort and aesthetics, important components of the built environment
- Lighting designs should respond to human needs, while minimizing negative environmental impacts
- Lighting quality should be a priority at the onset of any design and be maintained throughout the construction process
- Sustained research is necessary to quantify lighting benefits that improve the quality of life
- Lighting Standards and policies should be based on the consensus of topic experts informed by scientifically validated data
- As the lighting authority, the IES believes that collaboration with other non-lighting organizations on lighting policies and regulations is essential for the benefit of the public interest
- Global collaboration and member participation are vital to the long-term viability of the lighting community
- Education is critical to maintaining a robust, dynamic lighting community and for continued professional growth