May 25, 2022

5 Big Questions: Illuminating Engineering Society

Topics we explore:

What are Colleen’s most important priorities during her first 100 days as Executive Director? (1:10)
What has Colleen discovered in the first couple of months that she might not have seen 100% before joining the IES? (3:15)
Is a heavy reliance on live event revenue a good thing? And how can the IES better diversify its revenue streams? (4:45)
What are some of the norms or paradigms of the lighting industry that we might want to rethink or explore further? (6:40)
What is Colleen's vision for the future of the IES? (9:19)

5 Big Questions and other Lighting Interviews

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How the company's past, partnerships and focus on simplicity are shaping its rise in the lighting controls market

Insights on the company’s architectural control strategy, evolving lighting protocols and DMX in architecture

LEDVANCE CEO Jonathan Lubeck and COO Ming Li share insights on tariffs, markets and technology

Tim Wojs, Senior Research Analyst at Baird, shares insights into Acuity and broader building materials markets

The Co-Chairs of LEDucation, discuss the growth, changes and expectations for the 2025 event

The publisher of tED Magazine, shares insights into the electrical distribution channel, tariffs and market trends

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