2026 DLC Summit
Next Gen Lighting: Controls, Integration, and the Environment
Where Lighting, Controls, Buildings, and Environmental Impact Come Together
The commercial lighting market is changing quickly. Advanced controls, integrated building systems, evolving baselines, environmental responsibility, and new program models are reshaping how utilities, manufacturers, trade allies, and efficiency leaders approach lighting savings.
The 2026 DLC Summit is designed to help the industry move from conversation to action. Across panels, concurrent sessions, small-group discussions, networking opportunities, and exhibitor engagement, attendees will explore what is working now, what barriers remain, and how lighting can continue to serve as a meaningful resource for energy savings, decarbonization, and sustainability.
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Summit Highlight
Monday, October 26 · 5:00 PM
Included with registration
Exclusive La Kretz Innovation Campus Tour
Summit attendees are invited to participate in an exclusive private tour of the La Kretz Innovation Campus (LKIC), Los Angeles’ premier hub for clean technology, sustainability, and climate innovation.
Explore the campus where entrepreneurs, researchers, utilities, government agencies, and industry leaders collaborate to develop solutions that advance a cleaner, more resilient future.
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Sponsorship Opportunities
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
Own the food experience at the Summit's evening reception and put your brand at the center of the night.
- ✓ Logo on schedule poster and digital agenda
- ✓ Recognition in Summit newsletters, blog posts, and social media thank-you posts
- ✓ 50-word company bio on the sponsorship webpage
- ✓ Logo placement on the Summit landing page
- ✓ Opportunity to provide a branded giveaway
- ✓ Special recognition as the Opening Reception Food Sponsor
- ✓ Opportunity to provide branded materials at the event
- ✓ Exclusive opportunity to offer opening remarks before the reception
- ✓ Curate a memorable culinary experience to complement the evening atmosphere
Keep attendees fueled and your brand top of mind from morning through the final session.
- ✓ Logo on schedule poster and digital agenda
- ✓ Recognition in Summit newsletters, blog posts, and/or social media thank-you posts
- ✓ 50-word company bio on the sponsorship webpage
- ✓ Special recognition as the themed coffee sponsor
- ✓ Opportunity to customize the coffee and snack area with company signage
Show off a new product or share your expertise — become an Exhibitor or host an Ask an Expert table. No speaking registration required.
- ✓ Logo on schedule poster and digital agenda
- ✓ Recognition in Summit newsletters, blog posts, and social media thank-you posts
- ✓ Dedicated table in a high-traffic exhibitor area during networking breaks
- ✓ Opportunity to participate as an exhibitor or host an "Ask an Expert" table on a specific topic
Have a topic you want to dig into with the community? Sponsor a table for Monday's 1.5-hour Roundtable Discussion. Registration required.
- ✓ Logo on schedule poster and digital agenda
- ✓ Dedicated table with rotating small groups of attendees for multiple focused discussions throughout the session
- ✓ Premium booth locationEngage the community around your area of expertise or a topic you want to advance
Show your support for the mission and get your logo in front of every Summit attendee.
- ✓ Logo on schedule poster and digital agenda
Thank You To Our Sponsors
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