What to Expect at This Year’s LEDucation Show & Conference

The countdown is on for the 2025 LEDucation Trade Show and Conference at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York City. The event begins with 15 virtual sessions March 13 &14 and continues with in-person exhibit halls and 30 sessions March 18 & 19. With 400+ exhibitors showcasing their latest innovations and a rich lineup of 45 AIA CES-approved educational sessions curated to address the most pressing topics in the lighting industry, attendees will leave equipped with valuable insights and connections.
New This Year: Revised Lunch Plan
To better enhance the attendee experience, lunch will be served in two DLFNY Cafes, providing a convenient grab-and-go option from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm on both days of the show. This initiative was designed to minimize congestion and allow smoother navigation throughout the exhibit halls during peak hours.
The first Café location will be on the 2nd Floor in the Murray Hill room and accessible through the Rhinelander Exhibit Hall. The second Café will be located on the 3rd floor East Promenade in the Mercury Ballroom and accessible through the Rotunda.
IESNYC Student Lighting Competition on Display
LEDucation is presenting the 2025 Illuminating Engineering Society New York City Section (IESNYC) Student Lighting Competition, which will be available for attendees to view both days of LEDucation. The exhibition and awards ceremony will be held Tuesday night in the Trianon Ballroom at 5:00 pm. This exciting event will showcase the exceptional talent and creativity of students from design colleges and universities from across New York City. The 2025 challenge, “A Sight for Sore Eyes,” challenges students to share an eyesore experience and construct a three-dimensional study to solve the visual discomfort of viewers. Attendees can be inspired by their innovative designs and fresh ideas that will undoubtedly light up the industry for years to come. For further information and registration, visit iesnyc.org
LEDucation 2025 Trade Show Exhibition Hours
10:00am–6:00pm Tuesday, March 18
9:00am–3:00pm Wednesday, March 19
For more information visit leducation.org
Registration details are here, plus the link to register
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