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Jan 08, 2025 Jan 11, 2025

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Lightovation: Dallas International Lighting Show | Jan 08 - Jan 11, 2025

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Each January and June, Dallas Market Center hosts the largest residential lighting show in North America, encompassing 1 million square feet of exhibits representing all categories of lighting for home and hospitality environments: indoor and outdoor, decorative and architectural, plus ceiling fans, lighting controls, light sources, and smart and connected lighting systems. No wonder Dallas Market Center is renowned as the home of lighting! A special Interior Designer Preview Day on Tuesday, January 7, will offer trade-focused programming, tours and networking opportunities.

 

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+Exhibitors

+Dates & Hours

January 8 - 11
Wednesday - Saturday
8:30AM - 6:00PM
Show closes at 3pm on Saturday, January 11.

Temp Show Hours

+Featured Events

Mon, Jan 06
Tue, Jan 07

LIGHTOVATION - Interior Designer Preview Day

Event Time: 08:30 AM - 06:00 PM
Event Location: TM 3rd Floor ,  Event Location: TM 4th Floor
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Interior Designers are invited to join us for Interior Designer Preview Day at LIGHTOVATION, North America's largest collection of lighting brands and manufacturers. The programming will engage Interior Designers with top speakers, influencers, and trends within the lighting and home industries. From interactive designer seminars to exciting showroom events and an exclusive party, you don't want to miss the LIGHTOVATION Interior Designer Preview Day.

  • Featured Event
Wed, Jan 08

Lightovation Scoop

Event Time: 10:00 AM
Event Location: TM 1 - Meet at Koi Pond
Are you new to Lightovation or just in need of some additional information on navigating the show? Visit us at the Trade Mart Koi Pond to get the scoop on all things Lightovation.

  • Featured Event

Kuzco: Alora Mood Brunch with Kelsey Leigh

Event Time: 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Event Location: TM 4010
Join Kuzco and Alora Mood for crepes, avocado toast, mimosas, and bloody marys while they speak with Kelsey Leigh about her lighting, her pilot on Magnolia Network, and more!

  • Featured Event
Event Location: TM 4 - Elevator Lobby
Discover the top 10 trends from the ASID 2025 Trends Outlook Report, sponsored by Lightovation and Sherwin-Williams. Learn how these key trends impact lighting design, application, and retail displays. Join experts Heather Fujikawa, Kirsten Recce, and Jeff Dross in a discussion with ASID Research Fellow S. Dawn Haynie, PhD. Attendees will receive a discount code to download the full report post-show.

  • Featured Event
Event Location: IHDC 2F215
Presented by Dallas Market Center, Coco & Dash Home, and ART
Join us for lunch and a series of get-real and be-heard retailer-to-retailer conversations on crucial business topics for the new year.

Wednesday
Family Ties, Navigating Family Dynamics in Business Ownership
Listen in as top retail experts share insights on leveraging strengths and resolving conflicts while exploring the unique challenges and benefits of working with family. 

Panelists:
Teddie & Courtney Garrigan | Coco &...more


  • Featured Event
Event Location: TM 4926
Attendees of this session will earn 1.0 HSW CEU
 
Careful utilization of decorative lighting can influence achievement of over 10% of the features comprising the WELL building standard.  The key concepts of the standard are described and the features that are positively impacted by decorative fixtures are examined.  Good acoustics within a space can contribute to achievement of WELL certification.  The history of acoustics along with the key elements  of NRC, Sabin and RT60 are explained.  Acoustic fixtures currently available are reviewed and specification/selection criteria explained.  WELL standards that are accomplished via use of biophilia, beauty and sculpture are reviewed ...more

  • Featured Event
Event Location: TM 4 - Elevator Lobby
The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) will present important directions from its recently released 2025 Kitchen Trends Report and 2025 Bath Trends Report. Following an overview from NKBA’s Head of Research Tricia Zach of what is forecast for these key rooms, a panel discussion moderated by Leslie Carothers of Savour Partnership will cover how those trends will integrate into projects and affect lighting design and applications. Panel experts will include NKBA Texas North Plains Chapter President Andrew Risinger, CMKBD, of Kitchen Bath & Home; Robin Burrill of Signature Home Services and Patricia Davis Brown, CMKBD, of Patricia Davis Brown Designs, LLC.

  • Featured Event
Event Location: IHDC 2F215
Join the WithIt Dallas-Fort Worth chapter for an afternoon of learning, networking, and fun! If you’re wondering how to get ahead in your career this year or want solutions to sticky situations, come join us for an engaging discussion.

 

WithIt encourages and develops leadership, mentoring, education and networking opportunities for professional women in the home and furnishings industries. 


  • Featured Event
Event Location: TM 4 - Elevator Lobby
Join the Texas North Plains Chapter of the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) for an open-to-all tour of select Lightovation exhibits featuring on-trend solutions for kitchens and baths. Interior designer and lighting expert Patricia Davis Brown, CMKBD, will be your guide, providing her own insights alongside a showcase of the latest lighting introductions for these lucrative rooms.

  • Featured Event

ALA Women in Lighting Reception

Event Time: 05:00 PM
Event Location: TM 3902

Join the American Lighting Association’s Women in Lighting Committee for a networking reception that’s open to everyone. Hosted by the Hudson Valley Lighting Group, this event will celebrate the group’s recent philanthropic support of the Tory Burch Foundation, as well as kick off its 2025 Mentorship Groups and Leadership Award nominations. 


  • Featured Event

Kuzco: Game Night

Event Time: 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Event Location: TM 4010
Join the party for Kuzco's first-ever Game Night! Enjoy classic arcade games, elevated apps, bites, and signature cocktails!

  • Featured Event
Thu, Jan 09

Lightovation Scoop

Event Time: 10:00 AM
Event Location: TM 1 - Meet at Koi Pond
Are you new to Lightovation or just in need of some additional information on navigating the show? Visit us at the Trade Mart Koi Pond to get the scoop on all things Lightovation.

  • Featured Event
Event Location: WTC 1 - Atrium
Experience an exciting style showdown as design icons Jill Zarin and Sabrina Soto, moderated by Johnathan Miller of JSquared Design, explore East Coast vs. West Coast aesthetics. Sponsored by Unique Loom and Dallas Market Center, the panel will highlight their rug collections and together, they’ll explore what it means to meet in the middle—in Texas style. Attendees will walk away inspired by regional design influences and the power of rugs to anchor and elevate any space. 

  • Featured Event
Event Location: TM 4826 - The SMART Center

Do you have questions about lighting? Technical matters such as glare and flicker from LEDs or changes to UL and CSA safety standards? How about revisions of government policies and the end of ENERGY STAR fixture and bulb certification?
Learn about what’s happening in the new year and how this will affect your business.  
This is the chance to get expert advice.  Just drop in and ask questions! 

Thursday, January 9 from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Terry McGowan, Director of Engineering and Technology will be available 
Friday, January 10 from 11:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
Michael Weems, Vice President of Public Policy will be available


  • Featured Event
Event Location: IHDC 2F215
Presented by Dallas Market Center, Coco & Dash Home, and ART
Join us for lunch and a series of get-real and be-heard retailer-to-retailer conversations on crucial business topics for the new year.

Thursday
Visual Storytelling, Merchandising & Creating Spaces that Engage
Focusing on the art of using design to tell a brand’s story and captivate customers, retail experts discuss strategies for creating immersive environments through thoughtful displays, layouts, and decor.

Panelists:more


  • Featured Event
Event Location: TM 4826 - The SMART Center

Are you ready to start or grow your business? The Small Business Administration (SBA) is here to help!
Come and hear directly from the SBA in an informative, interactive session where you’ll learn how they can provide essential resources, tools, and support. Whether you need help with financing, business planning, or understanding government contracting opportunities, the SBA is dedicated to helping small businesses thrive.

Hosted by:
Elijah Vo
U.S. Small Business Administration
Outreach & Marketing Specialist
DFW District Office


  • Featured Event
Event Location: IHDC 2F215
Get inspired and informed with Patti Carpenter, Global Trend Ambassador, as she reports on color, materials, prints, and surface design in the US Home Decor market for 2025 and beyond. Join her after the presentation at 3pm for a tour of the Interior Home & Design Center as Patti introduces you to key showroom contacts and contextualizes her talk by showcasing trending Home Accent products in 2025. 

  • Featured Event
Event Location: IHDC 2F212
Kick off the excitement for the 35th Annual ARTS Awards with an exclusive panel discussion featuring product design finalists who are shaping the home accents industry. Designers David Kitts, Dann Foley, Breegan Jane, and Lisa McDennon will share their insights on design trends, sources of inspiration, and what excites them about the future of product design. Moderated by Sharon Davis, this lively discussion will also include revealing the unique perspective and personality behind each designer’s work. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation with industry leaders ahead of awards night!

  • Featured Event

35th ARTS Awards Gallery Preview Party

Event Time: 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Event Location: IHDC 2F212
Join us the night before the 35th Annual ARTS Awards gala for an exclusive Preview Party, celebrating the remarkable talent of this year's honorees. Step into a curated gallery showcasing standout products from our manufacturing and product design finalists, offering a unique preview of the innovation and craftsmanship that define the home industry. Mingle with finalists, industry leaders, and fellow guests as you explore these exceptional pieces up close, all in anticipation of the awards celebration. 

  • Featured Event
Fri, Jan 10
Event Location: WTC 1 - Atrium
Join iconic fashion designer, entrepreneur, and television personality, Tan France for an exclusive conversation with renowned interior designer Cara Fox, of The Fox Group, as they discuss the exciting journey of building Tan’s dream home in the picturesque landscape of Utah. In this intimate, behind-the-scenes event, Tan & Cara share their design preferences, vision, and the highs and lows of working to create a space that perfectly reflects his personality, lifestyle, and love for classic elegance with a modern twist.

  • Featured Event
Event Location: TM 4826 - The SMART Center

Do you have questions about lighting? Technical matters such as glare and flicker from LEDs or changes to UL and CSA safety standards? How about revisions of government policies and the end of ENERGY STAR fixture and bulb certification?
Learn about what’s happening in the new year and how this will affect your business.  
This is the chance to get expert advice.  Just drop in and ask questions! 

Thursday, January 9 from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Terry McGowan, Director of Engineering and Technology will be available 
Friday, January 10 from 11:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
Michael Weems, Vice President of Public Policy will be available


  • Featured Event
Event Location: IHDC 2F215
Presented by Dallas Market Center, Coco & Dash Home, and ART
Join us for lunch and a series of get-real and be-heard retailer-to-retailer conversations on crucial business topics for the new year.

Friday
Studio to Storefront, Making the Journey from Design to Brick & Mortar
Join as retail experts share experiences and strategies for overcoming challenges, attracting customers, and balancing a studio-based design business with the demands of a physical store environment. 

Panelists:more


  • Featured Event
Event Location: WTC 1 - Atrium
Join us before the 35th ARTS Awards for an inspiring panel featuring some of our talented interior designer finalists: Ginger Curtis, Christi Barbour, Corey Damen Jenkins, and Christopher Todd. Moderated by the renowned Patti Carpenter, this discussion will delve into current design trends, the business of interior design, and the year ahead. Expect an engaging session with insights, inspiration, and some fun! 

  • Featured Event

35th Annual ARTS Awards Gala

Event Time: 06:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Event Location: Offsite - The Anatole Hotel
Join Dallas Market Center and ART for the 35th Annual ARTS Awards Gala, the premier awards program in the U.S. honoring top manufacturers, retailers, designers, and sales representatives.
*Ticketed Event

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Sat, Jan 11
Sun, Jan 12
Mon, Jan 13
Tue, Jan 14


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