The first day of Lightapalooza gave early bird attendees a head start on the education and discussion to come later on this week.

The latest edition of the awards introduce several new categories while also rebranding existing sections.

In addition to new releases for lighting keypads, the company plans to showcase lighting adjacent solutions, such as recessed mounts for iPads and smart home gateways.

With Lightapalooza generating more and more news with each installment, this live blog page aims to keep CE pros and other lighting enthusiasts in the know for this year’s show.

Blackwire Designs, a national distributor in the custom installation and Pro AV markets, will showcase its value-added solutions and expertise at the Lightapalooza 2025 trade show at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Jan. 20-23. Blackwire’s Blacklight

Vendors and distributors are enabling small-to-medium integrators to focus on other important tasks by taking on network, lighting, audio, and other designs off their hands.