Dallas Market Center’s commercial lighting show delivers standout experiences with networking and social events hosted by IALD Texas, IES, NEMRA, and WILD
DALLAS — August 5, 2025 – ArchLIGHT Summit, the lighting trade event and educational platform for architectural lighting designers, specifiers, interior designers, architects, and other practicing and lighting professionals, has announced the schedule for the popular Showroom Spectacular and other hospitality events taking place September 16-17, 2025, at Dallas Market Center.
“ArchLIGHT Summit is more than a lighting event—it’s an opportunity for connection and collaboration within the design community,” said Cindy Morris, President and CEO of Dallas Market Center. “With hospitality and networking events, attendees have valuable opportunities to engage and exchange ideas for their professional growth.”
Showroom Spectacular: An afternoon of Lights & Bites
A signature event of ArchLIGHT Summit 2025, the Showroom Spectacular, taking place Wednesday, September 17, starting at noon, is an afternoon inviting attendees to explore Dallas Market Center’s renowned permanent lighting showrooms across the third and fourth floors of the Trade Mart, just above the ArchLIGHT Summit show floor.
The high-energy event will feature food and hospitality, live product demonstrations, giveaways, docent-led showroom tours, and other engaging experiences from top lighting brands. Participating showrooms include American Lighting (TM 4745), CSL/Hudson Valley Lighting Group (TM 3902), DALS (TM 3602), Electric Mirror (TM 4432.08), Hanover Lantern (TM 4432.06), Hunter Fan Company (TM 3135), Modern Forms (TM 4301), and Nora Lighting (TM 3709).
The afternoon concludes with networking celebrations hosted by IES and IALD Texas during the Last Call Y’all official closing party presented by Eurofase.
12 pm
- Lite Bites with Hunter Fan Company | Hunter Fan Company Showroom – TM 3135
- Lite Bites with Nora Lighting | Nora Lighting Showroom – TM 3709
1 pm
- Lunch with Hudson Valley/CSL | Hudson Valley Showroom – TM 3902
- Lunch with Modern Forms | Modern Forms Showroom – TM 4301
- EXCLUSIVE – Docent Showroom Tour | Trade Mart 3rd Floor
Join top designers as they spotlight new products, standout designs, and expert insights. Tour includes stops in CSL, DALS, Hunter Fan Co., and Nora Lighting showrooms.
2 pm
- Afternoon Refreshments with American Lighting | American Lighting Showroom – TM 4745
- Afternoon Refreshments with DALS Lighting | DALS Showroom – TM 3602
- Dessert/Coffee with Hanover Lantern & Electric Mirror | Spectrum Shared Showroom – TM 4432.06-08
- EXCLUSIVE – Docent Showroom Tour | Trade Mart 4th Floor
Join top designers as they spotlight new products, standout designs, and expert insights. Tour includes stops in American Lighting, Electric Mirror, Eurofase, Hanover Lantern, and Modern Forms showrooms.
3 pm
- Happy Hour: Last Call Y’all – a grand celebration for IES, IALD Texas, and others| Eurofase Showroom – TM 4002
Be a part of the culmination of our Showroom Spectacular event for a grand gathering, hosted by Eurofase, filled with joy and celebration!
- “10 Years of Better Color” – CELEBRATE TM-30 10TH ANNIVERSARY with IES
This is an exciting opportunity for you to join us as we commemorate and revel in the achievements of ’10 Years of Better Color’ and the momentous occasion of the TM-30 10TH anniversary. - IALD Texas Chapter – Lights, Bites, and Boots
Join the International Association of Lighting Designers Texas Chapter for an evening of Texas-style fun. Don your cowboy hat and boots and enjoy a lively celebration of local culture! - AWARE Installation Celebration
Celebrate the AWARE art installation—originally created for ArchLIGHT Summit and now permanently housed on the University of North Texas campus as a symbol of sustainable design.
New for 2025 Student Attendees
ArchLIGHT will include a Career Fair in collaboration with the University of North Texas Interior Design Student Alliance. There will be a special recognition of the AWARE art installation from ArchLIGHT Summit 2023, which has found a permanent home at University of North Texas as an ongoing reminder of the importance of sustainable materials and practices in design. Students who are interested in attending can email Arturo Maluy (amaluy@dallasmarketcenter.com) for a complementary registration code. More information on the Career Fair is available at https://www.untidsa.com/archlight-summit-student-career-fair.
Other Hospitality and Special Event Highlights:
Monday, September 15
- WILD Welcome Party
6 pm | D15TRICT Lounge, WTC 15
Women in Lighting + Design (WILD) welcomes everyone to Dallas with this special pre-show reception open to all participants (attendees, exhibitors, agents, sponsors, and more). Catch a spectacular view of downtown Big D from the top floor of the World Trade Center while enjoying food, drink, and networking with peers.
Tuesday, September 16
- ArchLIGHT Summit Breakfast: Networking Event sponsored by NEMRA
8 – 10:30 am | Inspiration Station
Join NEMRA and meet our members for breakfast at the Inspiration Station before you start your day on the show floor. Open to all! Please join us for some invigorating conversations
- ArchLIGHT Summit Lunch
12 pm – 2pm| ArchLIGHT Summit Show Floor
Enjoy lunch on the Summit Show Floor while visiting exhibitors.
- Texas Round Ups Hosted by ALA, Hossley Lighting, PLG, Sesco, and Texas Lighting
3 – 5 pm | Show floor
Join these agencies in their respective sections for a variety of Texas-themed libations.
- ArchLIGHT Summit Opening Night Reception Sponsored by CASAMBI
6 pm | ArchLIGHT Summit Show Floor
Join us as we celebrate the first night of the event with a hosted bar and a variety of great savory and sweet food selections to let you unwind after the full day on the trade show floor. This event is open to ALL attendees, exhibitors, speakers, and partners.
Wednesday, September 17
- Texas Round Up Complimentary Coffee Service Hosted by ALA, Hossley Lighting, PLG, Sesco, and Texas Lighting
9 – 10 am | Show floor
Join these agencies in their respective sections for a cup of coffee and conversations.
- ArchLIGHT Summit Snacks
11 am – 1 pm | ArchLIGHT Summit Show floor
Join us on the show floor for a snack to fuel your afternoon of education and networking.
Each day of programming features CEU sessions encompassing engaging workshops, lively panel discussions, and interactive demonstrations. A full list of events is available on the ArchLIGHT Summit website.
Access to the ArchLIGHT Summit show floor is complimentary for all attendees with advanced registration, and a $50 flat fee enables participation in 15 AIA and IDCEC-accredited sessions. All attendees will receive access to two full days of networking, hospitality events, and immersive experiences. In addition, the Showroom Spectacular event will take place on Wednesday afternoon, September 17 and offer a glimpse into Dallas Market Center’s 1 million square feet of permanent lighting showrooms.
Advance registration can be found at https://archlightsummit.com/attend/.
ArchLIGHT Summit will be running concurrently and in the same location as Dallas Design Week, providing additional CEU and networking opportunities for attendees of both events. On-site CEU registration will also be available for a $75 fee.
Dallas Market is offering ArchLIGHT Summit guests the discounted rate at the Renaissance Dallas, which is within walking distance, with shuttle service available, for $229/night. Rates valid until September 2nd and can be booked by calling (214) 744-7444 (select option 2) or online at 2025 September Archlight Summit – Start your reservation.
For more information, visit www.ArchLIGHTSummit.com and follow ArchLIGHT Summit on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn for the latest developments.
For information on Dallas Market Center, visit our website. In addition to hosting ArchLIGHT Summit, DMC hosts the largest residential lighting show in North America, Lightovation, which will take place January 10-13, 2026.
