About Boston Lights Expo
Presenting New England’s Premier Lighting Expo and Conference:
Boston Lights Expo 2025 by DLF-NE!
Located at the Omni Hotel at the Seaport, Boston Lights Expo will be showcasing over 140 world-class manufacturers, featuring larger vendor spaces and more innovation than ever before.
Immerse yourself in a dynamic atmosphere buzzing with like-minded professionals, renowned experts, and industry leaders.
DLF-NE: Designers Lighting Forum of New England
Since 1968, the Designers Lighting Forum of New England (DLF-NE) has been a non-profit organization dedicated to lighting education through expert-led seminars and site visits. As one of the most diverse lighting groups in the Northeast, DLF-NE connects the design community with the latest technologies and applications.
Their events offer groundbreaking networking opportunities and insights for architects, designers, engineers, manufacturers, and professionals at every stage of their careers.
why attend Boston lights expo?
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Cost-Effective Booth Options – Reduced booth rates help maximize your ROI
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Intimate Venue – A focused setting for deeper, more meaningful interactions
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Targeted Audience – Connect directly with architects, lighting designers, and top specifiers
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Marketing Support – Access comprehensive marketing kits from agents and manufacturers
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Pre-Scheduled Connections – Ability to pre-plan agent/specifier meetings
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Engaging Education – Attend expert-led speaking sessions
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Brand Visibility – Explore additional sponsorship opportunities
BOSTON LightS Expo 2025 AGENDA
DOORS OPEN | 8:30am
9:00am - 10:00am | Lighting that Attracts
9:00am - 10:00am | Illuminating Efficiency
10:30am - 11:30am | An Updated Take on Sustainable Lighting |
10:30am - 11:30am | Leading Across Cultures: Mastering Communication in Global Teams
LUNCH | 12:00pm - 1:00pm
12:00pm - 1:00pm | Seminar - Striking the Balace of Luxury and Elegance with Environmental Impacts
12:00pm - 1:00pm | From Thesis to Reality - Advancing Light Justice Through Practice
1:30pm - 2:30pm | The Lighting Controls Podcast (Live)
1:30pm - 2:30pm | Understanding DMX from Design and Implementation to Troubleshooting
3:00pm - 4:00pm | Beyond Blueprints: Integrating Smart Controls for Holistic Wellbeing
3:00pm - 4:00pm | Sustainable Lighting
4:30pm - 5:30pm | Exterior Lighting: One Size May Not Fit All
4:30pm - 5:30pm | The Critical Role of Target Efficiency in Outdoor Lighting
Cocktail Hour | 5:00pm - 6:00pm