Light! Design Expo 2026
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Illuminating Excellence: Advancing the Art and Science of Lighting in Sacramento
About Our Section
We are the Sacramento-Mother Lode, California based section of the Illuminating Engineering Society, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to all aspects of the ART and SCIENCE of ILLUMINATION. The IES is the recognized technical authority on illumination. For over a century its objective has been to communicate information on all aspects of good lighting practice to its members, to the lighting community, and to consumers through a variety of programs, publications and services. The strength of the IES is its diversified membership consisting of: engineers, architects, designers, educators, students, contractors, distributors, utility personnel, manufacturers, and scientists, all contributing to the mission of the society: to advance knowledge and disseminate information of the improvement of the lighted environment to the benefit of society.
The IES is a forum for the exchange of ideas and information and a vehicle for its members professional development and recognition. Through its committees, with hundreds of qualified members from the lighting and user communities, the IES correlates research, investigations, and discussions to guide lighting experts and laypersons via consensus-based lighting recommendations.
The IES Sacramento Section is part of the IES West Region, District #5.
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Illuminate Your Path:
Get Involved and Stay Informed
Events
Our section has an active calendar of events
Membership
Become a Member to enjoy benefits and grow opportunities
Emerging Professionals
Learn about the advantages of becoming an IES EP
Education
Stay up-to-date on the latest in lighting design, technology and science.
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Pier 27 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA, United States
Membership
Are you interested in joining the IES? There are many benefits at both the local and national level, including monthly events put on by the Sacramento Section, as well as annual conferences around the United States. Benefits for all members include:
Tangible Benefits
- 30% discount on IES Standards
- Discounted attendance to section meetings
- Discounts on IES conferences, seminars and special events
- Receive LD+A magazine and online access to LEUKOS research journal
- Discounts for Local Advanced Education
Growing Your Career
- Live webinars with educational credits
- Pre-recorded educational and other online resources
- Connect to others with the Membership Directory
- Technical and Society volunteer opportunities
- Job listings on the Career Center web page
Recognizing Your Achievements
- Illumination Awards
- Society Awards: Fellow, Distinguished, Medal, Marks
- Region/Section Service Awards
Emerging Professionals
Who is an Emerging Professional?
An Emerging Professional (EP) is an individual who is still a student, or has less than 5 years of post-graduation experience in the lighting industry.
Why do I want to become an EP?
Joining the IES as an EP has numerous advantages. It will add structure to your career development and guide you away from the career freefall that many people experience. There are many avenues you can explore to get involved, it all depends on what your goals are, and how much of your time and energy you’re willing to invest.
Social
You will be introduced to the lighting industry. From other Emerging Professionals all the way up to Industry leaders and many others in between, the opportunities for meaningful networking and the resulting possibilities are endless.
Knowledge
If you’re looking to become more knowledgeable in the lighting industry we offer courses of different levels from fundamentals up to advanced. We also offer study groups for those who want to pass their test to become Lighting Certified (LC).
Leadership
If you want to learn how to become a leader of tomorrow, becoming an EP will expose you to opportunities that you won’t typically find in your job and will accelerate your career development and make you into a stand-out employee… did we mention you will have a ton of fun along the way, and you get to keep all your newly learned skills?
Are you ready to become an EP?
For those who are ready to enter the lighting industry, becoming an EP is a rewarding way to jumpstart your career while having a lot of fun in the process. More information on the Emerging Professional Program can be found by going to: https://ies.org/membership/emerging-professionals/
Education
Education seminars provide up-to-date information on the latest in lighting design, technique, and technologies. Furthermore, you can earn valuable CEU and LEU credits by taking part. Check back soon for a comprehensive list of upcoming educational seminars and events!
Information on our Fundamentals of Lighting and Introduction to Lighting courses will come at a later date!