Board of Directors Focuses on Lasting, Scalable Growth
NEW YORK—In October 2025, the IES Board of Directors met to discuss and set a strategic plan for the Society for the next three years focused on “Lasting, Scalable Growth.” With a new vision statement and clear, measurable goals and priorities, this plan affirms our commitment to progress and excellence—driving scalable growth, strong partnerships, and adaptive solutions.
The strategic plan sets two goals and four priorities for IES’ members and staff to work towards over the next three years.
The two goals are to grow membership and diversify revenue. The plan to grow membership is planned to be done by expanding renewal options, engagement pathways, and support for local sections. Board and staff plans for diversifying revenue include expanding IP use, introducing new sponsorship opportunities, optimizing shared resources, and setting measurable revenue targets across all events.
The four priorities that support these two goals can be summarized as:
- Deliver precise and trusted information
- Grow global brand and relevance
- Energize our members and modernize our structure
- Balance tradition with transformation
A full break down of the priorities can be found in the Strategic Plan, available for download at ies.org/about.
During the meeting, the Board also worked on an updated Vision Statement for the Society, giving direction to the next three years and beyond. The updated Vision Statement reads: “To become the leading global lighting organization dedicated to communicating the value of lighting quality to its members, allied professional organizations, and the public.”