DLC SUMMIT 2026
Next Gen Lighting: Controls, Integration, and the Environment
October 26 – 27, 2026 | The California Endowment, Los Angeles, CA
Hosted by DLC & Cohosted by LADWP
This October, join us in Los Angeles at the 2026 DLC Summit, co-hosted by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. We’ll discuss integrating controls with building systems, unlocking LED replacement opportunities, and minimizing light pollution to protect the environment. Connect with industry leaders shaping the next generation of lighting. Systems thinking starts here!
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Agenda at a Glance
| DAY 1 | |
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| 1:00 PM | Registration Opens |
| 2:00 PM | Welcome & Overview |
| 3:00 PM | Concurrent Sessions: Member Session (Members Only) | Lighting Programs 201 for Industry Partners |
| 5:00 PM | La Kretz Innovation Center Tour + Networking Mixer with beverages and heavy hors d’oeuvres |
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DAY 2 |
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| 7:30 AM | Breakfast |
| 8:30 AM | Opening Remarks |
| 8:50 AM | Next Gen Lighting Savings: Scaling Advanced Controls |
| 9:50 AM | Next Gen Buildings: Integrating Lighting and HVAC for Whole Building Savings |
| 10:45 AM | Networking Break |
| 11:00 AM | Concurrent Sessions: Capturing Controls in TRMs for Next Gen Savings | Lighting Controls and Light Pollution |
| 11:45 AM | Lunch |
| 1:00 PM | Panel + Small Group Discussion: Next Gen Lighting Programs: Market Realities and New Opportunities |
| 3:00 PM | Networking Break |
| 3:30 PM | Recap of Small Group Discussions and DLC Summit |
| 4:30 PM | Closing Remarks |
| 5:00 PM | Summit Concludes |
Summit Hotel Accommodations
Double Tree by Hilton Hotel
1.3 miles away
120 S. Los Angeles St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
We’ve secured a discounted room block for Summit attendees at the DoubleTree by Hilton Los Angeles Downtown, located just minutes from the event venue: Book your room!
Sponsorship
Align your brand with the future of energy-efficient lighting, advanced controls, and integrated building systems. DLC Summit sponsorships are designed to create meaningful visibility before and during the event, connecting your organization with key decision-makers across the industry.
Sponsorships are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Interested in sponsoring?
Contact Lauren Falconer, info@designlights.org
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Additional Accommodations
| Omni Los Angeles | Sheraton Grand |
|---|---|
| 1.1 miles away | 2.3 miles away |
| 251 South Olive St. | 711 S. Hope St. |
| Los Angeles, CA 90012 | Los Angeles, CA 90017 |
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