December 1-3, 2008

OSRAM SYLVANIA is offering a three-day course called “Lighting Essentials” in Danvers, MA. Tailored for the beginner and refresher for the experienced, this fundamentals course focuses on light, vision, and color followed by the operation, performance, and application of lamps, ballasts and power supplies. For more information Contact: LIGHTPOINT at 978-750-2464, E-mail: myLIGHTPOINT@sylvania.com, or go to www.sylvania.com/LearnLighting/LIGHTPOINT.

December 2-3, 2008

Lutron is offering “Sivoia QED for Residential Installers,” held in Irvine, CA, this two-day seminar introduces shading technology for residential applications. Attendees will be trained to properly select, install and integrate shades with residential lighting control systems. Contact: www.lutron.com/lci or go to the Customer Education department at training@lutron.com

December 8-11, 2008

Lutron is offering “Homeworks Installation and Programming Qualification,” held in Coopersburg, PA, in this four-day course, attendees will be provided with hands-on training to teach them how to design, install and program Lutron’s residential lighting control, system, HomeWorks. For more information Contact: www.lutron.com/lci or go to the Customer Education department at training@lutron.com

December 8-12, 2008

The ZEMAX Development Corporation is offering a course in Advanced Optical Design using ZEMAX to be held in Celebration, FL. For more information Contact: Andrew Locke 435-822-3406 or go to www.zemax.com

December 9-11, 2008

GE Lighting and Electrical Institute 2008 are offering “Fundamentals of Commercial and Industrial Lighting.” This course held at Nela Park, Cleveland, OH, is designed for new comers to the lighting industry. This course provides basic product and application training for commercial and industrial lighting with lectures and full-scale lighting demonstrations. Topics include lighting terminology, measurements and color, lighting economics, application modules for retail, office, industrial and outdoor lighting. For more information Contact: 800-255-1200 or go to www.gelighting.com

December 9-12, 2008

Interlight Moscow 2008-The International Trade Fair for Eastern Europe is holding its 14th Trade Fair for lighting, light technology and intelligent building services. 408 international exhibitors, 18,500 visitors from 54 countries will meet in Moscow. For more information Contact: Irina Kehrer, project consultant for OWP Ost-West Partner GmbH, +49 (0) 961-38977-60 or E-mail: info@ interlight-moscow.com or go to www.interlight-moscow.com

December 10-12, 2008

Cooper Lighting is offering Lighting Fundamentals/ Lighting Basics. This three-day workshop held at their Peachtree City, GA facility focuses on the lighting fundamentals, light, sight and color, lamps and ballasts, cost of lighting, lighting terminology, photometry, optical control and luminaries. For newcomers to the field of lighting and those interested in a refresher course. No prior experience in lighting required. CEUs up to 20 hours available. Cost $500. For more information Contact: Jere Greiner 770-486-4680 or E-mail Source@cooperlighting.com or go to www.cooperlighting.com/education

December 11, 2008

Venture Lighting is offering, “Green Popularity Stimulates New Class Led by Industry Experts--Trends, Legislation and Technical Advances Discussed for industry Challenges. This class led by Mark Lien, director of the Lighting Solutions Center for Hubbell Lighting International will focus on energy legislation, trends and new technology for green initiatives. Topics covered will include the energy crisis, globalization of products, photobiology and recent legislation affecting lighting design. For more information Contact: Amanda Foust 216-401-2520, E-mail: Amanda_foust@TheVLI.com or go to www.venturelighting.com

December 23, 2008 - January 15, 2009

The Rambusch Company is Celebrating 110 years of an American family business (1898–2008). A small, but visually rich and diverse exhibition will be mounted in the Marquis Gallery at the National Arts Club in New York City. For a self-guided walking tour of the Rambusch Company’s recent works in situ in Manhattan, an itinerary will be available at the exhibition. There will be an opening reception January 12 from 4-7 p.m. For more information Contact: Catha Grace Rambusch 201-333-2525, ext 240, for gallery hours 212-475-3424 or go to www.rambusch.com

April 23 - 25, 2009

Lux Pacifica 2009 sponsored by the Pacific Basin Lighting Societies will be held at the Intourist Hotel in Khabarovsk, Russia. The Pacific Basin Lighting Societies comprised of The IES of Australia and New Zealand, The IES, The Illuminating Institute of Japan, China IES, Indian Society of Illuminating Engineers, The IES of Russia, The IES of South Africa and the IES of Thailand convene every four years to hear papers from around the world and to discuss all aspects of lighting and visibility. The Conference subjects include: energy efficiency, outdoor and indoor lighting, light and health, light and architecture, lighting design, lighting fixtures, semiconductor and traditional sources of light and control systems, irradiation systems, light measurements and standards of lighting. The program includes sightseeing tours, and excursions. For more information Contact: http://www.svetotech.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=92&Itemid=108

June 9 - 12, 2009

Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition 2009 will hold its 13th annual exhibition at the China Import & Export Fair Pazhou Complex, Guangzhou, China. The Asia-Pacific region has the fastest annual growth rate in the regional lighting fixtures market and this event is the biggest lighting industry forum in Asia, with record-breaking results of 1,539 exhibitors from 21 countries/regions and 48,105 visitors from 96 countries. Geared to lighting retailers and wholesalers, architects and building planners seeking customers and new business partners, this event provides an effective marketing platform and an excellent opportunity for face-to-face contact with this target group. For more information Contact: Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, 852-2802-7728 or go to LBguangzhou@hongkong.messefrankfurt.com

September 27 - October 2, 2009

11th Congress of the International Colour Association (AIC) 2009, the Colour Society of Australia and AIC Colour 2009 will be offering a series of Colour Skills workshops which will provide an overview of current issues in colour science, technology, colour in art and vision. Additionally there will be two symposia on ‘Good’ colour, ‘bad” colours, humanity and the environment and Harmony of Appearance: phenomena and measurement. For more information Contact: +61 2 925500 or go to www.aic2009.org