Please join us for our annual golf tournament - Thursday August 6, 2026
FarView Golf Course in Avon, NY

Changes from last year
This year is a shotgun start at 10:00AM
Lunch will be sandwiches with chips & a drink - you select your sandwich during registration

You can see our general flyer HERE

Our detailed flyer with registration details can be seen HERE

Please register online no later than 7/31 HERE

Thank you for supporting the IES Rochester

Presented by Gary Haray - Regional Sales Manager, WAC Lighting
This program is approved for 2 credits - Approved for HSW

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

1. Analyze how current and new LED control technologies affect how well LED light fixtures perform, including the benefits of miniaturization, differentiating between dimming methods & dimming curves, including key lighting metrics to ensure system compatibility, lighting quality and improved user comfort.

2. Recognize the critical role of key industry standards, certifications and compliance codes that guide how LED light fixtures are chosen and installed to ensure project safety, performance and legal compliance.

3. Identify five major design trends in decorative lighting, such as natural materials, mixed metals, and minimalist designs, to explain how these trends impact material specification and fixture selection in contemporary interior design projects.

4. Learn tips for working with a manufacturer to specify LED light fixtures that covers technical details, system compatibility, performance measurements and code compliance to reduce project risks & ensure the design vision is fully achieved from start to finish.

Tuesday May 19, 2026
12:00 noon - 1:00PM
Bella Pasta Restaurant - 2500 Ridgeway Ave - Rochester, NY 14626

Download program flyer HERE

Please register for this program HERE

This program is approved for 1 PDH or CEU for engineers & AIA architects

Get hands-on with light and color metrics !!

 Have you ever wondered why people, furnishings or wall treatments just don’t look great in a new space?

Do you find it difficult to anticipate a luminaire’s color rendition capabilities based on the product’s cut sheets alone?

 Learn to navigate lighting color concepts: color fidelity, color rendition, gamut, chroma shift, and hue shift. Discover how these aspects of color contribute to telling stories through light via presentation, discussion, and live demonstration – including hands-on opportunities with light meters and spectrometers.

 Learning Objectives:
Recognize color terms and their purpose.
Know what to ask for to make informed color decisions.
Consider dynamic lighting composition during fixture selection and prioritize accordingly.
Develop better informed color palettes.

Download the program flyer HERE

Please register for this program online HERE

Presented by Barry Young, LC
Regional Sales Director, Northeast – Assurance Emergency Lighting

(This program is approved for 1 PDH or CEU for engineers & AIA architects)

This course is an overview of emergency lighting components that are used to create proper lighting levels used in an emergency in public spaces that follow IES, UL and NFPA standards.

Download the program flyer HERE

Please register for the course HERE

The program is approved for 1 IES CEU (PDH) and 1 AIA LU-HSW

Presented by Kimberly R. Mercier, PE, LEED AP, CLEP, FIES, CIE
Lighting Design Innovations

Science has caught up and can now prove what lighting practitioners have known in our hearts all along, that light is more: more important…more than vision…morethan art…more than energy!
Lighting technologies, paired with our love of technology, give us the opportunity to consider affecting human health with light. These considerations will change our energy templates and calculations, and will find human efficiencies while respecting what we know of the necessity of balancing work and life.

In this presentation, the speaker will:
·         Provide insight into, and recommendations for, this new frontier of lighting design,
·         Share the opinions and perspectives of multiple facets of the lighting industry – from researchers and design superstars to product manufacturers and construction industry leaders,
·         Give an overview of IES RP-46-23, and
·         Provide suggestions for incorporating human health considerations in the lighting projects you are currently designing and building… and even the ones you are living in today.

New discoveries in light and human health will change how we think about lighting design, construction, control, lighting product manufacturing and availability, and our decisions about the lighting energy we spend. Discover exactly how “much more” light can be!

Download a copy of the program flyer HERE

Please register for this course online HERE

Presented by Michael DeWein
Building & Energy Code Training – Building Science & Diagnostic Services

Presented over lunch, this one-hour course will focus on the latest changes in New York State Energy Code.
Topics will include
Improved indoor and outdoor Lighting Power Limits
New Lighting Controls
Testing and documentation
Commissioning requirements
Additional Testing Requirements
All-electric Buildings requirements

You can download the program flyer HERE

Please register online HERE

Presented over lunch, this one-hour course will focus on lighting control technologies and applications including terminology & vocabulary, sensor technologies, analog (line voltage) and digital (CAT5) controls systems focusing on some individual applications showing advantages & disadvantages of each

Presented by
Michael Trippe, LC, MIES
Specification Sales
Point Source Group, inc

Click HERE for the PDF flyer

Please click HERE to register

Presented over lunch, this one-hour course will introduce attendees to lighting basics including terminology & vocabulary, a review of light sources from ‘legacy’ sources to LED, LED technologies including warm dim, tunable white and color changing as well as basic luminaire types and application overview

Presented by
Michael Trippe, LC, MIES
Specification Sales
Point Source Group, inc

Click HERE for the PDF flyer

Please click HERE to register

Join us for our annual golf outing.

FarView Golf Course - Avon, NY

Please register at THIS LINK

Informational flyer can be found HERE

As design of behavioral health environments continue to evolve, learn how lighting can benefit the diverse needs of populations across a multitude of space types – from therapeutic social settings to serenity rooms

PRESENTED BY
Patricia Rizzo - Senior Healthcare Product Marketing Manager for Kenall

You can see the flyer with details HERE.

Please RSVP for this event at THIS link.

Please join us for this lunch time presentation…

This AIA accredited session will be presented by Roberto Cortes, Regional Manager for Casambi Technologies covering the US Northeast and Latin America. Prior to his time with Casambi, Roberto was with several lighting and controls manufacturers after spending the first 15 years of his working life in many roles with GE & GE Healthcare.

Topics will include…

Define luminaire level lighting control also known as LLLC
Identify driving factors pushing us towards wireless mesh LLLC
Showcase the cascading benefits of wireless mesh LLLC from design to project lifecycle
Establish a "controls first" mindset to recognize the greatest benefit

Click HERE to download the flyer.

Click HERE to register online.

Please join us for our annual golf tournament.

FarView Golf Course
2419 Avon-Geneseo Road - Route 39
Avon, NY 14414

Please register and pay for this event no later than 7/12/24 online at THIS link.

PDF registration form can be found HERE.

Direct any tournament questions to Pete Brincka at 585.429.0713 or pete@qlsny.com

You may also RSVP via phone/email (and bring a check to the event) to Michael Trippe at 585.727.0416 or mtrippe@pointsourcegroup.com

Presented by ISOLITE

NFPA 70, the national electrical code, details 2 different types of Emergency Lighting Control Devices (ELCD) - devices that guarantee that life safety lighting will be on at desired illumination levels in the event of an emergency.
This course will help mitigate the confusion regarding the specification of these devices and understanding their applications in the real world

This course qualifies for one CEU credit - AIA/HSW

You can download the flyer with complete details HERE

THIS COURSE IS SOLD OUT

Please join us for this lunch time presentation. Topics to include…

Using lighting occupancy sensor information to reduce HVAC energy
HVAC uses more energy than lighting
Semi required by code
Increases the value of lighting control systems
Integration challenges

This program qualifies for one (1) CEU

Presented by
Michael Myer, Energy & Environment Directorate
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - Upstate NY

Michael is an at-large member of the IES Board of Directors and also serves on numerous IES technical committees.

You can download the flyer HERE

Please register online HERE

Presented by Javid Butler, Consultant - hc/lambda LLC

DMX512 is becoming prevalent in the built environment for reasons ranging from higher control granularity to tunable color and exciting dynamic facades. This session will discuss how to best implement DMX512 systems, including how to use the IES standard on Control Intent Narratives and Sequences of Operation.

 November 14, 2023 - 12:00 noon
Dinosaur BBQ (upstairs meeting space)
99 Court Street - Rochester, NY 14604
$35 for IES members - $40 for non-members

You can download the event flyer HERE.

Please click HERE to register.

This is NOT the lunch time meeting… See other DMX512 event.

Are you a Contractor, Engineer or Facility personnel who need DMX knowledge? Are you Looking to gain Valuable Insights in the rapidly growing field of DMX Lighting?  This class will cover the following.......

DMX512 In The Built Environment

Using DMX512, why it has been so successful and where to best use DMX512 products.

Planning a DMX512 installation, selecting materials, laying out a system, and developing a SOO.

Roughing in - where things go right or wrong.

Installing - adjusting for field conditions, what can be substituted and what can't.

Starting up - being prepared for startup and what to expect of a programmer.

Troubleshooting post installation and minimizing callbacks

About the Presenter
Javid Butler, Consultant - hc/lambda LLC
Mr. Butler has over 30 years of lighting experience, is NCQLP Lighting Certified (LC) and holds Certified Energy Manager (CEM) and Certified Measurement and Verification Professional (CMVP) titles from AEE. He has been involved with numerous major lighting projects including the MetLife Stadium Solar Ring, FedEx Field Media wall, Lincoln Field effect logo, Golden Nugget media wall, Chevy Chase Pavilion media wall, Paris Casino Ballrooms, Ballys Casino Events Center and more. Mr. Butler is active in the Illuminating Engineering Society and serves on the Las Vegas Section Board of Managers and as its President, as well as being the AEE Las Vegas Education Chair .

He serves on several industry standards committees including Chair - ESTA E1.27 DMX512 Cabling / Chair - ESTA BSR E1.68 DMX512 Compliance / ESTA E1.11 DMX512-A ESTA E1.20 RDM / ESTA E1.31 sACN / ESTA Next Gen control protocol IES LP-16 Control Intent Narratives and Sequences of Operation

Program is being held at
Kovalsky-Carr Electric
208 St Paul Street
Rochester, NY

Cost is $179.00 which includes a copy of Javid’s upcoming book on DMX to be shipped early next year.

Please click HERE to regster.

Please join us this year for our annual golf tournament.

New Location: FarView Golf Course

Please click HERE to register online for this event.
If you need to register manually and bring a check, click HERE for sign-up sheet.

If you have any questions, please contact Peter Brincka at
pete@qlsny.com

Open to anyone interested in learning about lighting exterior environments especially lighting designers, town planners, building officials, zoning councils and boards.

Topics will include basic lighting terminology as well as an overview of topics including outdoor lighting criteria and concerns in different applications, luminaire performance and design characteristics, outdoor lighting code guidelines and considerations when creating code.

Presented by Michael Trippe, LC, MIES
Specification Sales, Point Source Group, inc

Cost: $99 Includes Buffet Dinner

Click HERE to see flyer with complete details.

Please click HERE to register online.

Presented by Brian Drew
Northeast Regional Sales Manager - Connected Systems, Cooper Lighting Solutions

This lunchtime presentation will explore how we use wireless controls to meet control strategies and how wireless controls provide a steppingstone to the Internet of Things (IoT). We’ll look at the history that has brought lighting and controls they are at today and how wireless is now the leading solution for connected lighting applications. It will also cover common wireless control technologies and how they work, look at triggers in control applications that may require I.T. involvement addressing security concerns and discuss the role of wireless connected lighting plays in the internet of things with real world examples.

Click HERE to see the program flyer.

Please click HERE to register online

This presentation will share specification best practices along with techniques and real-world examples to help you streamline controls specifications in a clear concise manner allowing for an easy-to-understand directive from design to install.  Course topics include distinguishing CIN from SOO, Written Specification, Controls Zoning, One-Line Diagrams, Controls Schedules, and more.

Presented by Kristen Odell-Putnam – Kristen is the Northeast and Canadian Regional Sales Manager of Lighting Controls for Steinel America. She is proficient with Bluebeam and lighting controls design from her prior days at Vertex Solutions as the Lighting Controls Specialist. She also managed and assisted with lighting controls start-ups ranging from DMX, Dali and integrated building solutions. Her on site experience has given her insight into end user needs, the complexity of the design intent, and how to transition that design into real world functionality.

See program flyer HERE.

Registration is closed. Thank you !

Presented by Michael Clemens
Director of Sales, Controls - Acuity Brands

This lunchtime presentation will cover ASHRAE 90.1 with an emphasis on its use in New York state.

Wednesday February 15, 2023
12:00 - 1:00
Dinosaur BBQ - Upstairs Meeting Room
$35 includes lunch

Click HERE to download the flyer for this event.

Registration is closed.

Presented by Paul D Akers, LCSW
Executive Director, Person Driven Counseling & Consulting

The training will encompass several aspects of wellness including physical, emotional, and behavioral health and how they positively impact the employee personally and professionally. As part of introducing wellness to the group, we will also summarize the essential components of stress and anxiety in the workplace and subsequent strategies with which to manage them.

We will also offer strategies around communication, mindfulness, improving emotional and physical health and improving work relationships. Our goal is to provide this training in a collaborative and interactive manner that keeps participants engaged.

You can se our event flyer HERE

Please RSVP and pay online for this event HERE

Presented by Phil Acone, LC
Specification Sales Manager, Cooper Lighting Solutions

Wednesday October 26,2022
12:00 noon until 1:00PM
Dinosaur BBQ
$35 Includes Lunch

Download the flyer with details HERE

This event is closed for registration

In conjunction with the Buffalo section of the IES, our 2022 golf tournament will take place on Monday June 27th at Stafford Country Club.

Special Distinguished Event Guest: Brian O’Neill, PGA
Availability is limited so get your registration in soon!

Click HERE for the PDF with all the details

Please click HERE to register for this event

If you have any questions, please contact Michael Trippe at mtrippe@pointsourcegroup.com

Presented by Tommy Nichols, LC
Architectural Sales Director, Healthcare Lighting & Luminaire LED

This presentation will discuss the use of Germicidal UV (and some non-UV) technologies that may be deployed to reduce pathogens in public spaces. Various technological solutions will be explored – reviewing their history of use, discussing how they work and their effectiveness for typical commercial applications that we see today. Additionally, design considerations and techniques will be discussed in depth for applying UV disinfection technology safely and effectively, incorporating luminaire concepts to supplement the delivery of general ambient illumination. The presentation will also highlight most recent advances in UV disinfection technology that offer more targeted capabilities for today’s specific pathogen reduction needs. 

Click HERE for a detailed flyer.

This course is registered with the following organizations for
Continuing Education Credits:
AIA (1) LU|HSW ~ FBPE (1) PDH ~ IDCEC (0.1) CEU

Wednesday April 27, 2022 - 12:00-1:00
Dinosaur BBQ - Upstairs Meeting Room
$35 Includes Lunch

THIS EVENT IS CLOSED

Please join us for a lunchtime presentation about lighting controls presented by Lutron

This event is sold out

This FREE online Microsoft Teams webinar is an AIA presentation worth 1.0 LU Hour

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Architectural lighting can add tremendous aesthetic value in building projects. Designers and owners should expect that the lighting system aesthetics will endure for decades. But in many cases, poor structural design and cost-cutting material choices can result in rapid degradation in lighting system aesthetics. This one-hour course reviews the luminaire design factors that impact aesthetic durability including structural design, luminaire finishes, lens materials and LED system components.

You can see the course description HERE.

This course is free but does require registration so we can send you the link to the meeting.

Please click HERE to register.

Members of the engineering team from Franklin Energy will be updating on the latest lighting incentive programs form NYSEG & RGE. Please join us for this lunch time presentation.

The flyer for this event can be found HERE

Dinosaur BBQ - Upstairs Meeting Room
$35 includes lunch

Registration is now closed…

Presented by Tucker Downs, Rochester Institute of Technology

This is an abbreviated presentation of the course presented at LightFair 2021 which will focus on how we see color and how modern color science is used to evaluate lighting quality.

Cost: $35 Includes Lunch

See flyer with details HERE.

Register and pay online HERE