2024 Presentations

Brian Bennett, Thrive Agritech, Inc. TuesdayMarch 7, 20233:30pm – 4:30pm EST Room Location: Nassau IntermediateCredit: 1 LU / Elective Exponential revenue gains are forecasted for LED grow lights during the next five years. Market drivers include: legalization of cannabis across the US & Canada, the use of LEDs in supplemental greenhouse lighting, and generous utility subsidies for energy efficient lighting. The nascent horticulture market has similarities with the general lighting market from a decade ago, with opportunities for innovation and healthy margins as standards are set and the market matures. An understanding of horticulture lighting metrics such as micromoles and daily light integral would be helpful for this session. Learning Objectives SPEAKERS Brian BennettCEO, Thrive Agritech, Inc. Brian Bennett is the founder and CEO of Thrive Agritech and has held various senior management and design positions in the LED lighting industry ranging from venture-backed start-ups to Fortune Global 500 companies. […]

JR Krauza, Coronet LED and Michael Hawkins, Stan Deutsch Associates TuesdayMarch 7, 20239:30am – 10:30am EST Room Location: Gramercy IntermediateCredit: 1 LU / Elective We’ve all seen it on cut sheets. 1% Dimming Driver. But what does that really mean? 1% light output? 1% energy usage? 1% Perceived light? The answer is simple. Yes. Well, and No. Join JR Krauza (Coronet) and Michael Hawkins (SDA) for a demonstration and discussion about the true meaning of 1% dimming and what it means for designers and manufacturers in the field. Learning Objectives SPEAKERS JR KrauzaVP Product, Coronet LED JR is a 23 year industry veteran. He spent 13 years as a Principle Designer at Focus Lighting taking home several Lumen and IES awards. He has spent the last 10 years working in Product Development bringing revolutionary fixtures to the design community. Michael HawkinsSpecification Sales, Stan Deutsch Associates With degrees in theatrical and