Event Schedule
Lightovation: Dallas International Lighting Show
January 10 - 13, 2026
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Lightovation, North America’s largest and most comprehensive residential lighting show, spans 1 million square feet of exhibits at Dallas Market Center. Industry professionals from across the country attend to discover new products and explore the latest trends across every category of home lighting including indoor and outdoor, decorative and architectural, ceiling fans, smart systems, and more. Visit Dallas Market Center, where the lighting industry comes together.
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Saturday, January 10, 2026
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9 am
Welcome to Lightovation Tour
January 10, 2026
| 9 am
TM Meet at TM 1 Koi Pond
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Are you new to Lightovation or just in need of some additional information on navigating the lighting show? Visit us at the Trade Mart Koi Pond to get the scoop on all things Lightovation.
DMC Events
9 am
Fundamentals of Lighting Controls for Outdoor Residential Systems Presentation & Hands-On Workshop
January 10, 2026
| 9 am
TM 4814
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1.0 LU|HSW CEU
This session includes a one-hour CEU presentation plus a two-hour interactive workshop that will enable participants to apply concepts learned.
The one-hour seminar will introduce the fundamental concepts, technologies, and design strategies behind modern residential lighting controls. Attendees will explore how indoor lighting systems combine aesthetics, comfort, and energy performance through control technologies such as dimmers, sensors, timers, and smart networked devices.
The seminar will serve as a focused prelude to a hands-on workshop, ensuring a common understanding of system components, terminology, wiring, communication, and the logic behind lighting controls. Emphasis will be placed on practical applications on how to select and implement lighting and lighting controls that meet user needs.
The two-hour interactive workshop that follows will give participants the opportunity to apply lighting controls concepts through real-world exercises, using common indoor residential control systems. Working in small groups, attendees will assemble, configure, and troubleshoot control devices to create a functional system that addresses typical residential lighting requirements.
Participants will explore wiring methods, device pairing, and control logic through guided scenarios that simulate common residential challenges which balance performance, aesthetics, and logistics. Each activity is designed to reinforce system understanding while encouraging experimentation with multiple control strategies, from simple wallbox dimming to app-based automation.
By the end of the session, attendees will have completed a fully operational indoor control setup and gained the confidence to identify, coordinate, and verify residential lighting control solutions in the field.
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1 pm
The Latest Landscape Lighting Trends: A Panel Discussion
January 10, 2026
| 1 pm
TM 4th Floor - Elevator Lobby
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Dawn Hollingsworth, CLD, FIALD, WELL AP, of Darkhorse Lightworks, who serves on the Board of Directors for the International Landscape Lighting Institute, will moderate a panel discussion covering the latest trends and client preferences in landscape design influencing lighting solutions for exteriors. Panelists will include landscape designer Dan Houchard, principal of Houchard Design Group, lighting controls designer C. Webster Marsh of Sladen Feinstein Integrated Lighting and Tim Ryan, Executive Director& Senior Lighting Designer at Lighthouse Design Studio.
Moderator:
- Dawn Hollingsworth
Panelists:
- Dan Houchard
- C. Webster Marsh
- Tim Ryan
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2 pm
Exteriorscape: Outdoor Lighting Exhibitor Tour
January 10, 2026
| 2 pm
TM 4th Floor - Elevator Lobby
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To celebrate the launch of the new Exteriorscape landscape lighting display on the TM 3 atrium, experience a taste of the many outdoor lighting resources found at Lightovation.
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3 pm
Exteriorscape Picnic & Ribbon Cutting
January 10, 2026
| 3 pm
TM 3rd Floor - Back Escalators
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4 pm
ALA Ceiling Fan Manual Kick Off
January 10, 2026
| 4 pm
TM 4301
Sunday, January 11, 2026
DMC Events
9 am
Welcome to Lightovation Tour
January 11, 2026
| 9 am
TM Meet at TM 1 Koi Pond
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Are you new to Lightovation or just in need of some additional information on navigating the lighting show? Visit us at the Trade Mart Koi Pond to get the scoop on all things Lightovation.
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11 am
Color Rendering, TM-30, and the Design Process Presented by Jason Livingston
January 11, 2026
| 11 am
TM 4th Floor - Elevator Lobby
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1.0 LU|HSW CEU
The TM-30 design intents of Preference, Vividness, and Fidelity are key components to integrate into the design process, helping to assess and improve lighting quality. By understanding the TM-30 information gathered at each stage of design, designers can create lighting solutions that meet specific requirements and enhance the overall environment. Integrating TM-30 into design processes and specification documents ensures that the desired lighting characteristics are achieved and maintained throughout the project. This session will give attendees insight into the advancements of ANSI/IES TM-30-25 and what to look forward to with the release of BSR/IES LP-30-2x, a new color Lighting Practice document from IES.
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1 pm
Better Light - Better Sleep: Keeping it Simple
January 11, 2026
| 1 pm
The SMART Center - TM 4826
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Attendees must e-mail nici@alalighting.com to confirm participation
Presented by Mary Beth Gotti
We now know that light isn't just for vision; it's the primary cue for synchronizing your internal clock with the world around you. In this engaging live seminar, Better Light - Better Sleep: Keeping it Simple, we'll explore how lighting can help support your natural circadian rhythms.
Through an interactive desktop demonstration, you'll see how different lighting settings (color, amount of light, and timing) can reinforce healthy circadian rhythms, which in turn influence when you feel alert, when you wind down, and how well you sleep.
Learn how new lighting technologies are making it easier than ever to create healthier home environments. Whether you're designing a bedroom, setting up a home office, or simply choosing the correct light bulbs for your living space, this seminar will offer practical, science-backed insights to help you sleep better and function more effectively throughout the day.
The Interactive Display will remain open after the session for audience participation
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4:30 pm
ALA Women in Lighting Reception: Denim, Diamonds & Discussion
January 11, 2026
| 4:30 pm
TM 3101
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Enjoy a variety of engaging experiences, including the opportunity to customize a cowboy hat for the first 200 registrants, courtesy of hosts WAC Group. Guests can sip on a signature cocktail, enjoy small-bite appetizers, and capture memories at the 360° camera station. They’ll also have the chance to purchase exclusive Women in Lighting t-shirts and pins that go toward educational scholarships for women in the lighting industry.
Monday, January 12, 2026
DMC Events
9 am
Welcome to Lightovation Tour
January 12, 2026
| 9 am
TM Meet at TM 1 Koi Pond
Visit DMC Events Page
Are you new to Lightovation or just in need of some additional information on navigating the lighting show? Visit us at the Trade Mart Koi Pond to get the scoop on all things Lightovation.
DMC Events
9 am
Fundamentals of Lighting Controls for Indoor Residential Systems Presentation & Hands-On Workshop
January 12, 2026
| 9 am
TM 4814
Visit DMC Events Page
1.0 LU|HSW CEU
This session includes a one-hour CEU presentation plus a two-hour interactive workshop that will enable participants to apply concepts learned.
The one-hour seminar will introduce the fundamental concepts, technologies, and design strategies behind modern residential lighting controls. Attendees will explore how indoor lighting systems combine aesthetics, comfort, and energy performance through control technologies such as dimmers, sensors, timers, and smart networked devices.
The seminar will serve as a focused prelude to a hands-on workshop, ensuring a common understanding of system components, terminology, wiring, communication, and the logic behind lighting controls. Emphasis will be placed on practical applications on how to select and implement lighting and lighting controls that meet user needs.
The two-hour interactive workshop that follows will give participants the opportunity to apply lighting controls concepts through real-world exercises, using common indoor residential control systems. Working in small groups, attendees will assemble, configure, and troubleshoot control devices to create a functional system that addresses typical residential lighting requirements.
Participants will explore wiring methods, device pairing, and control logic through guided scenarios that simulate common residential challenges which balance performance, aesthetics, and logistics. Each activity is designed to reinforce system understanding while encouraging experimentation with multiple control strategies, from simple wallbox dimming to app-based automation.
By the end of the session, attendees will have completed a fully operational indoor control setup and gained the confidence to identify, coordinate, and verify residential lighting control solutions in the field.
DMC Events
11 am
Setting Your Intention for 2026: Celebrating Creativity with Sherwin-Williams Color of the Year
January 12, 2026
| 11 am
TM 3503
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Join Crystorama, Sherwin-Williams, Nikki Watson—Staging Expert and Co-Founder of The Design Besties—and Fine Artist Lori Johnson for an immersive art and design experience that welcomes the new year with creativity, reflection, and inspiration. This event explores light and color as guiding forces—both illuminating our spaces and shaping our intentions.
Inspired by Sherwin-Williams’ 2026 Color of the Year, Universal Khaki, guests will write their personal intentions for the year onto mini canvases. Throughout the event, Lori Johnson will transform each canvas into a small custom artwork—layering color, movement, and emotion to create a meaningful keepsake to take home.
As attendees discover how color and light influence both mood and environment, Ashlyn Bourque, Designer Marketing Manager at Sherwin-Williams, will offer insight into the Color of the Year. Meanwhile, Nikki Watson will stage a showroom vignette centered on Universal Khaki—highlighting Crystorama’s newest introductions through layered light and design.
Together, this experience celebrates the connection between color, design, art, and intention—inviting guests to begin the new year with creativity, clarity, and beauty in every layer.
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1 pm
National Kitchen & Bath Association Trend Report & Panel
January 12, 2026
| 1 pm
TM 4th Floor - Elevator Lobby
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NKBA Trend Report presented by Tricia Zach
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2:30 pm
National Kitchen & Bath Association Tour
January 12, 2026
| 2:30 pm
TM 4th Floor - Elevator Lobby
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
DMC Events
9 am
Welcome to Lightovation Tour
January 13, 2026
| 9 am
TM Meet at TM 1 Koi Pond
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Are you new to Lightovation or just in need of some additional information on navigating the lighting show? Visit us at the Trade Mart Koi Pond to get the scoop on all things Lightovation.
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9 am
Design + Build Day Breakfast Hosted by Crystorama
January 13, 2026
| 9 am
TM 3503
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Join us for a celebratory breakfast inside the newly renovated Crystorama showroom. Enjoy morning bites and a warm welcome from our team, along with meaningful conversation, fresh inspiration, and a first look at our expanded 2026 product introductions. It's a moment to connect, explore, and toast to a day dedicated to the future of lighting and design.
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10 am
Interior Design Magazine Editor-in-Chief Cindy Allen Keynote
January 13, 2026
| 10 am
TM 4 - Elevator Lobby
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Cindy Allen is widely lauded as one of the most influential advocates for the interior design profession. With almost two decades as Editor-in-Chief of Interior Design, she champions the industry, promoting both the giants of design and its rising stars. Allen has published more than 10 books on design, with the latest edition covering the industry’s best. An early adopter of alternative platforms to share Interior Design’s content, she has also made nearly 100 short documentaries on industry icons that are featured on DesignTV by Sandow. Allen received an Honorary Doctorate from the New York School of Interior Design in 2010 and from the San Francisco Academy of Art in 2012. She is the recipient of the 2009 Alpha Award from Alpha Workshops, the 2010 Circle of Excellence Award from the IFDA, the 2014 Open House New York Honoree Award, the 2015 Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation’s Scroll Award, the 2019 AIA Stephen A. Kliment Oculus Award and was honored at the 2020 LongHouse Winter Benefit. Allen has served as a juror for the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Awards and the Gensler Design Excellence Awards, among others.
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11:30 am
Design + Build Day Lunch Hosted by Hubbardton Forge
January 13, 2026
| 11:30 am
TM 3725
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Experience the beauty of design and community at a special luncheon inside the Hubbarton Forge showroom. Enjoy great food, conversation, and inspiration as we gather to celebrate creativity and craftsmanship.
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12:30 pm
One-on-One with an Iconic Visionary: Cindy Allen, Editor in Chief, Interior Design Magazine & Lauren Rottet, Principal, Rottet Studio
January 13, 2026
| 12:30 pm
TM 4 - Elevator Lobby
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To kick off 2026 on a high note, Cindy Allen sits down with renowned designer Lauren Rottet to celebrate the transformative power of design. Together, they discuss creativity as the driving force for Rottet's commercial, residential, hospitality (and product design!), uncovering emerging trends that promise to inspire designers and clients alike.
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1:30 pm
Interior Design Tour Led by Helene Oberman
January 13, 2026
| 1:30 pm
TM 4 - Elevator Lobby
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2:30 pm
METROPOLIS Keynote: The Creative Power of “And”
January 13, 2026
| 2:30 pm
TM 4 - Elevator Lobby
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Beauty, experience, efficiency, health, and sustainability—we can have it all! The most creative consumers and businesses today realize that the future of design is about maximizing benefits and letting go of compromises. Join METROPOLIS editor in chief Avi Rajagopal to understand this key mindset change and five big ideas that could transform the spaces we create and reshape design.
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3:30 pm
Metropolis Tour
January 13, 2026
| 3:30 pm
TM 4th Floor - Elevator Lobby
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4:30 pm
Design + Build Day Closing Reception
January 13, 2026
| 4:30 pm
TM 4926 - The International Pavilion
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Meet chief editors from Interior Design and Metropolis magazines while enjoying cocktails, light bites and networking with other trade professionals. inside the International Pavilion showroom.