Dallas Market Center presents Lightovation, opportunity for growth and innovation in lighting industry

Dallas Market Center announced the details of Lightovation, the Dallas International Lighting Show, to be held Jan. 20-24, 2016. The Market offers thousands of domestic and international buyers unmatched lighting resources as well as educational seminars presented by the American Lighting Association (ALA), featured guest speaker Randall Whitehead and strategic opportunities to network with fellow buyers, lighting professionals, manufacturers and reps.

New showrooms include:

Kuzco Lighting, TM 3327

AFX, TM 4713

Lumenno, TM 4432.11

Acuity Brands, TM 4432.06

Wind River Fans, TM 4436.08

EzClipse, TM 4432.10

SPJ Lighting, TM 4432.03

Seed Designs, TM 4432.14

RenWil – 4432.09

Expanded/relocated showrooms include:

Capital Lighting, TM 3931

Avenue Lighting, TM 3521

Arteriors, TM 3941

WAC, TM 3101

Origina Canada, TM 4525

Primo Gas Lanterns, TM 3800

Philips Lighting, TM 4026

Stone Lighting, TM 3383

Arclite, TM 4432.13

Kemp, TM 4432.07

Randall Whitehead, Internationally known for his architectural lighting expertise shares his passion and countless years of experience in the lighting industry in a speaking engagement at Lightovation. As a regular guest expert on the Discovery Channel, CNN, HGTV, Martha Stewart Radio and author to seven books, Whitehead leads the way with his extensive comprehension of lighting applications.

ALA will present several educational seminars during Market for a fee of $49 for members and $74 for non-members in World Trade Center 3-345. To register, visit the ALA website. Sessions include:

• “Five Impact Areas Facing Today’s Lighting Showrooms” presented by Mark Okun, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 4:00-5:30 p.m.
• “Personal Goal Setting to Achieve Massive Results” presented by Mark Okun, Thursday, Jan. 21, 8:00-9:30 a.m.
• “Residential Lighting Design Rules of Thumb for Every Room in the House” presented byJoe Rey-Barreau, Thursday, Jan. 21, 4:00-5:30 p.m.
• “Facts and Myths Regarding Dimming of LED Lighting: How to Resolve Your LED Dimming Challenges” presented byJoe Rey-Barreau, Friday, Jan. 22, 8:00-9:30 a.m.

Buyers and exhibitors are invited to attend the Lighting After Dark party at the Sheraton Downtown, the official market hotel for the lighting industry, on Thursday, January 21 at 8 p.m. to enjoy cocktails and networking with fellow lighting professionals, manufacturers, buyers and reps.

In addition to the Lighting After Dark Party, the 27th annual ARTS Awards gala will be held on Friday, January 22. The ARTS Awards, produced by Dallas Market Center and ART, is the premier international awards program dedicated to home industry excellence. The black-tie event will be held at the Hilton Anatole beginning with cocktails at 6 p.m. and dinner and awards presentation to follow. To reserve your spot at the 27th Annual ARTS Awards Gala