• LightCongress Announces Panels for 2006 Symposium
• LightCongress 06 Offers Continuing Education Units to Industry Professionals
• Fourth LightCongress Set for March 7
• Osram Sylvania Named Main Sponsor For LightCongress 2006
LIGHTCONGRESS ANNOUNCES PANELS FOR 2006 SYMPOSIUM
Stellar lineup of speakers from both coasts to headline unique lighting forum
Poughkeepsie, NY (February 17, 2006) – LIGHTCongress founder Jeff Johnston today announced the 2006 lineup of panelists and moderators for the symposium that will lead four discussions on the current issues and trends facing the lighting industry. The event is slated for March 7 at the Grand Hyatt New York .
“LIGHTCongress truly has a ‘dream team' line-up of panelists this year, comprised of some of the world's leading experts in the lighting and energy industries,” said Johnston, CEO and president of Greystone Partners, organizers of the event. “This esteemed group will not only discuss and debate the most fundamental issues affecting the lighting industry today, but will also explore the future impact of these issues. Whether you're an editor, architect, lighting designer, commercial engineer, student or consumer, there is something for every interest level and preference.”
LIGHTCongress 2006 will feature four primary panels: LEDs: Past, Present & Future ; Energy & Sustainability for Today's Buildings; Light for Health & Vision and Residential ENERGY STAR ® Lighting. Architects can also earn four HSW continuing education credits (CEU) through AIA for attending
this event.
LEDs: Past, Present & Future panel, moderated by Dr. Nadarajah Narendran, Director of Research at the Lighting Research Center at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, will moderate a discussion on recent noteworthy light emitting diode (LED)-based installations and the lighting industry's growing interest in LEDs as the next major light source in our lifetime. Dr. Narendran is widely recognized as one of the top minds in LED research and applications.
The panel will include Dr. Kevin Dowling, vice president, strategy and technology of Color Kinetics; Jim Sloan, president and CEO of SloanLED; Clara Powell, manager of design solutions, Philips; and Dr. Chips Chipalkatti, corporate innovation manager, OSRAM SYLVANIA, Inc.
The Energy & Sustainability for Today's Buildings panel, moderated by Peter Jacobson, lighting specialist for Con Edison, will explore the various forces that are increasingly driving the lighting industry to conserve precious energy while speeding up the process to manufacture and implement “green” sustainable products and technologies. Since 1991, Mr. Jacobson has acted as the corporate liaison for Con Edison to the lighting industry and has been the point person on some of the most spectacular lighting installations in New York City .
The panel includes Kyle Pitsor, vice president, NEMA; Peter Morante, director of Energy Programs at Lighting Research Center (LRC), RPI; Jeff Schwartz, lighting technical specialist for ICF Consulting and Mark Loeffler, lighting and sustainable design director for RETEC Group/Parsons School of Design.
The Light for Health & Vision panel, moderated by Dr. Alan L. Lewis, president of Illuminating Engineers of North America (IESNA), will discuss the affect that light has on human physiology and in enhancing our daily well-being. Dr. Lewis has had an active research career, specializing in the interactions between the environment and visual performance. Dr. Lewis also is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry.
Panelists include: Raymond Yeager, senior project engineer and acting manager of Holophane; Mariana Figueiro, program director at The Lighting Research Center, RPI; Dr.John Bullough, scientist at the Lighting Research Center, RPI and Dr. Neall Digert, director of commercial market development, Solatube International, Inc.
The Residential ENERGY STAR Lighting panel, moderated by David Shiller, ENERGY STAR marketing manager for Residential Light Fixtures, will explore the increasing ramifications in building in energy efficient lighting into existing and new residential structures. Mr. Shiller spearheaded the creation of the ENERGY STAR Advanced Lighting Package for New Construction, as well as the development of self-ballasted, pin-based lamps.
Speaking about new technologies and applications with respect to this trend will be Patricia Rizzo, manager of the Residential Lighting Program at The Lighting Research Center, RPI; and Carlos Villalobos, product manager at Wattstopper.
There will be a question and answer period at the conclusion of each panel, and each moderator and panelist will be available for interviews throughout the day.
To attend LIGHTCongress06, participants are asked to register at www.lightcongress.com. For more information on LIGHTCongress 2006, contact Melissa Lang at Melissa@greystonepartners.net or call 845.223.1950 ext. 239.
About LIGHTCongress
Offering a window into the lighting industry's innovations and technological advancements, LIGHTCongress is an annual forum that brings together world leaders in lighting, design, architecture, academia and engineering to discuss the important trends and issues affecting the industry in the commercial, residential and consumer sectors. For more information, visit the LIGHTCongress Web site at www.lightcongress.com.
About Greystone Partners
Headquartered in New York's Hudson Valley region, Greystone Partners is a world leader in marketing and communications within the lighting, energy and building industries. The agency's integrated approach to communications includes advertising, public relations, investor relations, brand development, traditional and Web-based marketing, and creative services. For more information, please visit www.greystonepartners.net.
LIGHTCONGRESS 06 OFFERS CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS TO INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS
Poughkeepsie, NY (February 16, 2006) – On March 7, attendees of LIGHTCongress, the premiere lighting symposium, will have the opportunity to receive 4 learning units through the Continuing Education System (CES) of The American Institute of Architects (AIA).
“This is a great opportunity for industry professionals to further their education,” said Jeff Johnston, founder of LIGHTCongress. “They can learn from the top names in the lighting field while receiving valuable credits that can be applied to their professional memberships and state requirements.”
The AIA created the Continuing Education System to improve and revitalize the architecture profession by supporting education and participation in professional learning activities. The CES encourages architects to master new skills, learn about upcoming trends and increase their knowledge of social and professional responsibility. The program also allows members to fulfill a requirement for AIA membership.
Members of the AIA must complete 18 learning units each year, with at least 8 of these units relating to health, safety and wellness (HSW). Attending LIGHTCongress will make professionals more knowledgeable and well-rounded in their respected fields. In addition to learning more about the trends and technology of the lighting industries, attendees will have the opportunity to earn 4 HSW units that can be applied to their AIA membership and other education requirements.
To find out more information and to register for LIGHTCongress 06 visit www.lightcongress.com or contact Melissa Lang at 845.223.1950 ext. 239.
About LIGHTCongress
Offering a window into the lighting industry's innovations and technological advancements, LIGHTCongress is an annual forum that brings together world leaders in lighting, design, architecture, academia and engineering to discuss the important trends and issues affecting the industry in the commercial, residential and consumer sectors. For more information, visit the LIGHTCongress Web site at www.lightcongress.com.
About Greystone Partners
Headquartered in New York's Hudson Valley region, Greystone Partners is a world leader in marketing and communications within the lighting, energy and building industries. The agency's integrated approach to communications includes advertising, public relations, investor relations, brand development, traditional and Web-based marketing, and creative services. For more information, please visit www.greystonepartners.net.
FOURTH LIGHTCONGRESS SET FOR MARCH 7
Premier lighting symposium returns to Grand Hyatt New York
Poughkeepsie, NY (January 20, 2006) – LIGHTCongress, the world's premier media symposium for the lighting industry, now in its fourth year, is expecting its largest attendance ever announced J. Jeffrey Johnston, event founder and president of Greystone Partners, hosts of the event. The symposium will take place on March 7 at the Grand Hyatt in New York City.
Said Johnston, “LIGHTCongress has become one of the premier annual lighting symposiums, bringing together the lighting industry's best and brightest to discuss the latest innovations, technological advancements and trends affecting the commercial, residential and consumer sectors with members of the media.”
Due to unprecedented interest and demand, LIGHTCongress will open its doors to the general public, in addition to the lighting industry and media this year. Continuing education credits will also be offered to architects attending the forum through the American Institute of Architects (AIA).
The one-day event will feature four panels comprised of lighting leaders from engineering, design, architecture and academia, and will include topics such as LEDs: Past, Present & Future; Energy & Sustainability for Today's Buildings, and Lighting for Health, Vision and Wellbeing.
Jim Benya, of Benya Lighting Design, one of the foremost luminaries in the field of energy efficiency lighting, LEEDTM Design, Sustainability and Daylighting, will headline LIGHTCongress06 as the keynote speaker. Other featured lighting leaders include Dr. Nadarajah Narendran, director of the Lighting Research Center at Rensselaer Institute; Kyle Pitsor, vice president of NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturers Association; and Dr. Alan L. Lewis, president of IESNA (Illuminating Engineering Society of North America).
LIGHTCongress will also return to the Grand Hyatt New York for the second consecutive year. “The Grand Hyatt offers our participants both a premier and centralized location,” said Johnston. “The Grand Hyatt is a perfect venue to accommodate LightCongress06 while the pressing issues affecting the lighting industry are discussed. Our attendees enjoy ample room in a high tech room while our panelists and sponsors have space for displays and product demonstrations.”
Sponsors include OSRAM SYLVANIA, Architectural Lighting magazine, Philips, OSRAM Opto Semiconductors, Solatube and others.
For more information on LIGHTCongress06, contact Melissa Lang, Greystone Partners, 845.223.1950, or visit www.lightcongress.com.
About LIGHTCongress
Offering a window into the lighting industry's innovations and technological advancements, LIGHTCongress is an annual forum that brings together world leaders in lighting, design, architecture, academia and engineering to discuss the important trends and issues affecting the industry in the commercial, residential and consumer sectors. For more information, visit the LIGHTCongress Web site at www.lightcongress.com.
About Greystone Partners
Headquartered in New York's Hudson Valley region, Greystone Partners is a world leader in marketing and communications within the lighting, energy and building industries. The agency's integrated approach to communications includes advertising, public relations, investor relations, brand development, traditional and Web-based marketing, and creative services. For more information, please visit www.greystonepartners.net.
About OSRAM SYLVANIA
Headquartered in Danvers, Mass., OSRAM SYLVANIA is the North American lighting operation of OSRAM GmbH. Together we are the second-largest lighting and materials enterprise in the world, serving customers in more than 140 countries. We manufacture and market a wide range of lighting products, including automotive, electronic and magnetic ballasts, and precision materials and components for industrial and commercial users, original equipment manufacturers and consumers, sold primarily under the SYLVANIA brand name, but also under the OSRAM brand. OSRAM SYLVANIA also offers lighting systems installation and maintenance services. For further information, please refer to our Web site at www.sylvania.com.
OSRAM SYLVANIA NAMED MAIN SPONSOR FOR LIGHTCONGRESS 2006
Lighting leader returns to take center stage as corporate sponsor for industry forum
Poughkeepsie, NY (January 24, 2006) – LIGHTCongress founder, J. Jeffrey Johnston, today announced that lighting leader OSRAM SYLVANIA will return as the title sponsor of LIGHTCongress, the annual lighting technology forum taking place March 7, 2006 at the Grand Hyatt in New York City.
Now in its fourth year, LIGHTCongress brings together leaders in lighting, design, architecture, academia and engineering, to discuss and debate some of the immediate issues and trends affecting the lighting industry. In addition, for the first time, LIGHTCongress will be open to the general public as well as the lighting trade, and continuing education credits will also be offered.
“LIGHTCongress is truly unique,” said Jon DiGesu, director of brand strategy and communications, OSRAM SYLVANIA. “It offers an opportunity for so many experts within the lighting industry to come together to discuss, debate and explore the issues affecting our industry. OSRAM SYLVANIA is honored to return as title sponsor.”
“Thanks to OSRAM SYLVANIA's continued commitment, LIGHTCongress has been able to encourage and support a vital dialogue between members of the media and the world's leaders in lighting and lighting technology,” added Johnston.
The panels of LIGHTCongress 2006 will cover four major topics of interest: LEDs: Past, Present & Future; Energy & Sustainability for Today's Buildings; Light for Health & Vision and Residential ENERGY STAR® Lighting. Jim Benya, renowned lighting designer and leading authority on Daylighting, will be the event's keynote speaker.
Other LIGHTCongress 2006 sponsors include Architectural Lighting Magazine, OSRAM Opto Semiconductors and Solatube.
For more information on LIGHTCongress06, contact Melissa Lang, Greystone Partners, 845.223.1950, or visit www.lightcongress.com.
About LIGHTCongress
Offering a window into the lighting industry's innovations and technological advancements, LIGHTCongress is an annual forum that brings together world leaders in lighting, design, architecture, academia and engineering to discuss the important trends and issues affecting the industry in the commercial, residential and consumer sectors. For more information, visit the LIGHTCongress Web site at www.lightcongress.com.
About OSRAM SYLVANIA
Headquartered in Danvers, Mass., OSRAM SYLVANIA is the North American lighting operation of OSRAM GmbH. Together we are the second-largest lighting and materials enterprise in the world, serving customers in more than 140 countries. We manufacture and market a wide range of lighting products, including automotive, electronic and magnetic ballasts, and precision materials and components for industrial and commercial users, original equipment manufacturers and consumers, sold primarily under the SYLVANIA brand name, but also under the OSRAM brand. OSRAM SYLVANIA also offers lighting systems installation and maintenance services. For further information, please refer to our Web site at www.sylvania.com.