New for 2026: “Designer Hours” Debut
LEDucation 2026 will open on Tuesday, April 14, with exclusive access to the Exhibition Halls for designers only. This new initiative aims to enhance the experience for design professionals by offering an exclusive time block to visit manufacturer booths for efficient, in-depth engagement.
“This initiative reflects our ongoing commitment to the design community,” said Cynthia Turner, President of the DLFNY. “We are pleased to restructure and offer a dedicated block of time that supports creativity, collaboration, and informed decision-making.”
Eligible attendees for Designer Hours include lighting designers, architects, interior designers, landscape architects, and engineers.
Meaningful Engagement at LEDucation 2025
Here is the feedback our Media Sponsor Al Uszynski, Publisher from Inside Lighting received from people he spoke with and his own experience at LEDucation 2025!
“Every year, the same question ripples through the ballrooms and hallways: How is the show?
For 2025, the answer was clear — overwhelmingly positive. The buzz wasn’t just about high foot traffic or flashy booths; it was about meaningful engagement. Even exhibitors stationed in less prime real estate reported steady, high-value interactions. Attendees walked away with new insights, new contacts, and, in many cases, new ideas to help their business and their clients.”
LEDucation Is Presented By the Designers Lighting Forum of New York
Organized by the Designers Lighting Forum of New York, LEDucation is the ultimate marketplace 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 non-profit event, and its proceeds help stimulate future LED advancements by supporting a variety of grants, scholarships and lighting programs.
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