Attendee registration is open for LEDucation 2026, taking place April 14–15 at the New York Hilton Midtown. The 2026 event marks the 20th anniversary of LEDucation, recognized as one of the most influential and widely attended gatherings in the North American lighting industry. This year’s program will feature more than 400 exhibitors across four exhibit halls and 40 accredited presentations – virtually and in-person–covering the latest advancements in lighting design, research, sustainability, technology, and more.
LEDucation Designer Hours Debut in 2026
On Tuesday, April 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., LEDucation will debut “Designer Hours” providing lighting designers, architects, interior designers, landscape architects, and engineers with exclusive priority access to the Exhibition Halls. This new feature reflects LEDucation’s ongoing commitment to enhancing the designer experience with a dedicated window for those who want to begin their day with focused conversations and meaningful engagement with exhibitors—before the Exhibition Hours open for all attendees at 11:30 a.m.
Conference Highlights for LEDucation 2026
The 2026 Conference Program will feature more than 40 accredited presentations led by experts across design, research, sustainability, energy efficiency, codes, controls, emerging technologies, and much more. Virtual sessions will be offered April 9–10, providing an early opportunity to participate in select educational content ahead of the in-person event.
With a comprehensive lineup of speakers, workshops, and sessions across the full program, attendees are encouraged to visit leducation.org/2026-presentations for the complete schedule and detailed presenter bios.
About LEDucation Trade Show and Conference
Organized by the Designers Lighting Forum of New York, LEDucation is the ultimate marketplace and educational platform for solid state lighting innovations, giving industry professionals a chance to experience new technologies as well as continue their education through a wide range of accredited seminars. LEDucation is a nonprofit event, and proceeds stimulate DLFNY lighting advancements by supporting a variety of grants, scholarships, awards, and lighting programs.