Thank you for your submittal to LEDucation. LEDucation is a program of the Designers Lighting Forum New York. We are a 501C3, Not for Profit organization. Funds raised at LEDucation support lighting education, scholarships and the lighting industry.

• If your Session is accepted, you must comply with the due dates and requirements listed below. If you are unable to meet the requirements, please contact LEDucation at presentations@LEDucation.org and withdraw your application.
• When submitting, please keep note of your User Name and Password. We do not have access to that information. If lost, please request from the site.
• If you are submitting for a colleague or creating a Panel Discussion, the names and profiles for each of the participants is required. This information can be updated within reason.
• Please note for panels, at least one person must be the presenter to receive notifications.
• If your session is approved, you will be notified with the additional information required.
• Bios, headshots, hotel information, Speaker Dinner/Press Event, rough draft submittal and final presentation submittal is done via the LEDucation portal only. We cannot accept data by any other means.
• You are able to make changes and edit information via the portal, so please keep note of your User Name and Password.
• LEDucation will provide hotel accommodation for one (1) night of stay during the show.
  • If you would like to reserve additional nights, please provide all dates and we will make the reservation and apply the discounted rate.
  • Please book the hotel via the portal to avoid confusion.
• Travel and associated costs are solely the responsibility of each presenter. LEDucation does not cover travel costs.
• AIA rules must be followed. Brand names, logos etc. cannot be used.
• LEDucation will provide a preformatted template (black or white), available via the portal and this must be used.
• Due dates are mandatory:
  • Call for Speakers – closing date October 15, 2019
  • Notification of Acceptance – November 4, 2019
  • Schedule of Date and Times – December 1, 2019
  • Bio and Photos Due – December 1, 2019
  • Hotel Reservation Requirements – January 17, 2020
  • Speaker Dinner RSVP – February 21, 2020
  • Presentation Draft – February 3, 2020
  • Final Presentation – March 2, 2020
• Please meet the required delivery dates to remain as a LEDucation presenter.


• Presentation Abstract –
  • Provide a brief overview of the subject matter of the presentation
  • Not to exceed 100 words
• Indicate course level; Introductory, Intermediate, Advanced or Update
• Is any prerequisite knowledge required?
  • 25 word maximum
• Learning Objectives
  • Four (4) learning objectives are required
  • Objectives should cover what information or skills the participant will learn
  • Not to exceed 100 words
  • For HSW credits the following additional information is required
    • Health – refers to the physical, emotional and social well-being of the occupants, users, and any others affected by building and sites
    • Safety – Protects occupants, users and any others affected by building or sites from harm
    • Welfare – Equitable access, elevate the human experience, encourage social interaction and benefit the environment.