Illuminated Lighting Design (ILDS) will be returning to Lightapalooza 2026 with an expanded booth presence in addition to hosting several educational sessions aimed at helping systems integrators explore, understand and strengthen their lighting design capabilities.
The event will take place Feb. 16–19, 2026, at the Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in Round Rock, Texas, bringing together integrators, designers, architects, manufacturers and other professionals for hands-on lighting education and meaningful industry networking.
ILDS-Hosted Educational Sessions at Lightapalooza 2026
In addition to offering conversation and counsel at its booth, ILDS will deliver two educational sessions at Lightapalooza 2026.
The first, “Understanding the Interior Designer and Best Practices for Creating Your Best Technology Cheerleader,” will focus on the evolving relationship between interior designers and integrators, and the critical role lighting design plays in bridging that gap, presented by Lynne Stambouly on Feb. 18 from 9-10 a.m.
Following this session, on February 19 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Stambouly will be joined by Bruce Clark of Kaleidolight to examine one of the most critical and often misunderstood communication tools in the project workflow: the reflected ceiling plan (RCP).
This panel discussion, “RCP: Respect This Ceiling Plan,” will provide practical, real-world insight into the role RCPs play in successful lighting design and what it takes to create documentation that serves all stakeholders, including integrators, lighting designers, electricians, and clients.
More Information About ILDS and Where to Find Them at Lightapalooza
Founded by lighting veterans Lynne Stambouly and Bruce Clark, Illuminated Lighting Design brings together more than 100 years of combined industry experience across lighting design, integration and construction.
The firm supports small- to mid-sized integration firms, growing regional companies and larger organizations navigating complex or high-stakes projects with it flexible, scalable support tailored to each project and business model.
“We know many integrators are curious about lighting design but hesitant to take the next step,” says Stambouly.
“They don’t want to risk their reputation, their margins, or their confidence. Our message is simple: You don’t have to be an expert to begin, and you don’t have to go it alone. Whether an integrator wants to enhance a single project or make lighting design part of their standard offering, we can help them move forward with clarity and assurance.”
To register for “Understanding the Interior Designer and Best Practices for Creating Your Best Technology Cheerleader,” “RCP: Respect This Ceiling Plan,” and learn more about events and educational opportunities at Lightapalooza 2026, readers are instructed go register through Lightapalooza’s main page.
