DALLAS – ArchLight Summit is looking for speakers and has opened registration for the two-day event that will take place in September at Dallas Market Center.
ArchLight, scheduled for Sept. 15-16, 2026, is geared toward the architectural, specification and design communities and will include seminars, panels and interactive experiences.
Speakers are encouraged to submit proposals that align with the show’s mission “to be boldly different and actively inclusive.” Next year’s conference tracks will include:
- Business Strategies + Development — Topics such as AI-driven business models in lighting, trends influencing business development and product positioning, lighting sales channels, and supply chain mapping from factory to fixture.
- Collaboration + Coordination — Exploring cross-disciplinary partnerships, collaboration between design and execution, and creating cohesive atmospheres through multi-source design.
- Design Expertise + Application — Lighting as an artform, fixture placement, adaptive environments, and integrating AI and wellness in lighting design.
- Sustainability + Responsibility — Addressing smart and sustainable controls, biodiversity and Dark Sky principles, AI for accountability, and responsible specification within evolving regulations.
- Controls + Smart Lighting — Connected lighting integration, code compliance, privacy and security in smart systems, and emerging standards for control technologies.
Sessions that move beyond traditional presentations are highly preferred, Dallas Market Center said, favoring experiential learning and collaborative discussion formats. Proposals should showcase the latest advancements in the industry — from innovative technology and design practices to business strategies shaping the future of lighting.
Proposals can be submitted at www.ArchLIGHTSummit.com/speak.
For exhibitors, the ArchLIGHT Summit has opened registration. Exhibitor registration spaces have sold out for the past two years, according to DMC, which is encouraging potential attendees to register early. Exhibitors who sign up before December 31st will receive special early bird pricing.
