

1. January 10–13, 2026
Lightovation, North America’s largest residential lighting show, will take place at the Dallas Market Center. Attendees can explore the latest trends in indoor and outdoor, decorative and architectural, smart systems, and more in home lighting.
www.dallasmarketcenter.com
2. February 5–6, 2026
Illuminate 2026, the Association of Outdoor Lighting Professionals’ annual conference and expo, will be held at the Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa in California. The event will include hands-on education sessions, new products and technologies, and the AOLP Lighting Awards.
https://aolponline.org
3. March 5, 2026
The IES Detroit Section Product show will be held at Laurel Manor in Livonia, MI. Featuring more than 100 exhibitors, the event allows attendees to experience the latest in lighting and electrical innovation.
http://www.ies.org/section/detroit
4. March 8–13, 2026
Light + Building will be held in Frankfurt, Germany. The 2026 show’s tagline is “Be Electrified—Electrifying Places. Illuminating Spaces.”
https://light-building.messefrankfurt.com
5. June 25, 2026
The IES San Francisco Section’s Light! Design Expo returns to Pier 27 on San Francisco’s Embarcadero. This annual expo showcases the latest in architectural lighting products and attracts a wide range of exhibitors and design professionals.
https://lightdesignexpo.com