Recap of LEDucation 2025The LEDucation Trade Show and Conference, organized by the Designers Lighting Forum of New York (DLFNY), concluded another event at the New York Hilton Midtown on March 18-19. This year's event saw 475 exhibitors showcasing their new products and technologies across four exhibit halls. "LEDucation continues to grow, not only in size but in the value it provides to the lighting community," says Jamie Eck, LEDucation co-chair, Satco. "From a small tabletop event to a premier tradeshow in the heart of New York City, it has been an incredible evolution. The energy on the show floor and in our conference sessions was outstanding. The positive feedback from exhibitors and attendees underscores how much this event means to the industry. Burt Grant, LEDucation co-chair, metro area sales and I want to extend our deepest gratitude to our dedicated committee, rep agencies, sponsors, the press and everyone who has contributed to making this event possible." "We were incredibly pleased with the presentations this year," shares the LEDucation presentations committee -- Wendy Kaplan, Kelvix; Craig Fox, ETC; Shaun Fillion, NYSID | RAB Lighting; and Stacey Bello, KGM Lighting. "Our virtual presentations attracted over 3,000 attendees, covering a wide range of topics, while our in-person sessions were so well attended that we had to adjust room sizes to accommodate demand. One of the most rewarding aspects was seeing young designers present their thesis -- brilliant, innovative concepts delivered with confidence and expertise. It's a testament to how LEDucation's educational programming is supporting the next generation of lighting professionals. We also thank the IES New York City Section (IESNYC) for their sponsorship of our presentations." The 2025 conference featured 29 in-person educational sessions and 13 virtual presentations leading up to the event. Attendees had the opportunity to learn from industry experts, exploring emerging trends, sustainability, and cutting-edge lighting technologies. John Yriberri, market leader North America, Modular Lighting Instruments, shares his perspective as an exhibitor: "LEDucation offers a level playing field where every exhibitor -- regardless of budget -- has the same opportunity to connect with the New York lighting community. For us, it's a fantastic opportunity to focus on introducing new products and innovations, as we've learned that's what truly excites and engages attendees. LEDucation continues to be the premier lighting event in North America, always evolving and striving to elevate the experience for both exhibitors and attendees. We're already looking forward to seeing how it continues to refine and innovate when we return for our eighth year in 2026." A highlight of LEDucation 2025 was the IESNYC Student Lighting Competition, which showcased the creative talents of the next generation of lighting professionals. The theme, A Sight for Sore Eyes, challenged students to develop solutions that address visual comfort and glare mitigation. "With approximately 10,000 attendees, LEDucation 2025 once again, exceeded expectations, providing a vibrant and dynamic environment for business, education, and networking," the company says. The next LEDucation will take place on April 14-15, 2026. 
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