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Update On Three Lighting Trade Shows

David Shiller June 5, 2025
Update On Three Lighting Trade Shows

 

CANADA LIGHT EXPO 2025

Dates:  November 12-13, 2025
Location: International Centre, Toronto, Canada

Focuses of the show include:

  • Architectural Lighting
  • Landscape Lighting
  • Smart Lighting
  • Energy Efficient | Sustainable Lighting
  • Human Centric Lighting
  • High End Decorative Lighting
  • Horticulture Lighting
  • Healthcare Lighting

Over 75 exhibitors and conference educational sessions. One highlight will be Keynote Speaker Douglas Steel PhD, and friend of LightNOW.

LightNOW is a media sponsor of Canada Light Expo 2025. More information on the show is available here.

LEDUCATION 2026

Dates: April 14-15, 2026

Location: New York Hilton Midtown, New York City, NY

Exhibitor Registration Is Now Open and Designer Hours Debut

The Designers Lighting Forum of New York (DLFNY) announced that exhibitor registration is now open for LEDucation 2026, the industry’s leading event dedicated to lighting innovation, design, and technology. The annual Trade Show and Conference, will be celebrating its 20th year.

The show will open on Tuesday, April 14, with exclusive access to the Exhibition Halls for designers only. This new 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 for Designer Hours include lighting designers, architects, interior designers, landscape architects, and engineers.

LightNOW is a media sponsor for LEDucation 2026. More information on the show is available here.

Nearshoring America Expo: Lightovation

Dates: January 10-11, 2026 (During Lightovation)

Location: Dallas Market Center, Dallas, TX

 Nearshoring America Expo is a curated B2B sourcing event connecting manufacturers, importers, and service providers across the Americas. Taking place within one of the largest wholesale markets in the U.S., it brings together sourcing leaders, product developers, and trade professionals to build smarter supply chains and accelerate speed to market.

Nearshoring America Expo at Lightovation means faster prototyping, easier compliance, and shorter shipping windows, helping lighting brands and importers navigate a changing global sourcing environment by building strong regional partnerships. This is where retail-ready product meets reliable partnership. If you are sourcing or producing lighting fixtures or accessories, this is where you find partners who understand your market and move at your speed.

 More information on the show is available here.

 

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David Shiller
David Shiller is the Publisher of LightNOW, and Senior Business Development Consultant at Capacity Consulting, a North American consulting firm providing business development services to advanced lighting manufacturers. The ALA awarded David the Pillar of the Industry Award. David has been co-chair of the ALA’s Engineering Committee since 2010. David established MaxLite’s OEM component sales into a multi-million dollar division. He invented GU24 lamps while leading ENERGY STAR lighting programs for the US EPA. David has been published in leading lighting publications, including LD+A, enLIGHTenment Magazine, LEDs Magazine, and more.
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