DALLAS — Want to learn the latest in entertainment lighting techniques? Real-world AI applications in lighting? Design tips from the pros?
Dallas Market Center is lining up a slate of educational events and has opened registration for its ArchLIGHT seminar in September.
ArchLIGHT is a trade event for the architectural, specification, and design communities. It will be held Sept. 16-17, 2025, at Dallas Market Center.
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Here’s the lineup:
Tuesday, September 16
- 11 a.m. – Intelligence by Design: How AI is Shaping Lighting, Architecture and Everyday Workflows
- 4:30 p.m. – Inspirational Women at the Forefront of Texas Architecture – Hosted by Texas Society of Architects | Light Bites Stage
Moderator: Krystyn Haecker, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C, Partner – Mirador Group
Panelists:- Audrey Maxwell, AIA, Principal – Malone Maxwell Dennehy Architects
- Connie Rivera, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB, Managing Principal – Pfluger Architects
- Nicki Marrone, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Principal – Alamo Architects
- Eva Read-Warden, AIA, Principal – The Arkitex Studio
Past, current, and future presidents of the Texas Society of Architects (TxA) members will showcase projects and design practices that illustrate how women are leading the way in Lone Star architecture and design. As the percentage of registered architects who are women continues to upward nationally, this session celebrates Texas-based professionals from a range of backgrounds who are at the top of their game and inspiring the next generation.
Wednesday, September 17
- 9 a.m. – “AI in Practice” – Circuit Overload AI Workshop | The SMART Center TM 4826- Committee Room
This interactive workshop explores the real-world applications of artificial intelligence in lighting design. Participants will explore tools and strategies for integrating AI into ideation, design workflows, and visual presentations, with live demonstrations and practical exercises to bring AI into daily practice. This session builds on concepts from a panel discussion at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 16, on the Light Bites Stage.
Panelists:
- Lisa Reed, PE, IALD, IES, LEED AP BD+C, Principal, Reed Burkett Lighting Design
- Carla Bukalski, MBA, PE, LC, LEED AP, Principal of Strategy & Operations, Reed Burkett Lighting Design (RBLD)
- Josh Miller, Manager, STRATVIZ – Acuity Brands
- Ludovick (Ludo) Michaud, Vice President, VFX Creative Director, Corgan
- Jonathan Ayala, Co-Founder & Principal, The Lighting Exchange
11 a.m. – What I Have Learned From the Lighting Masters | Light Bites Stage
Speaker: Chip Israel, FIALD, FIES, LC, LEED-AP, Co-Chief Executive Officer & Founder, Lighting Design Alliance
Having over 40 years of design experience, Israel was blessed by being mentored by some of the early lighting designers who openly shared their design principles. Working directly under Raymond Grenald and volunteering with names like Leslie Wheel, Howard Brandston, Nancy Clanton, Naomi Miller, Randy Burkett and other luminaires, the speaker will share his tips of the trade.
A full schedule of events can be found here.
