ArchLIGHT Summit, the fastest growing lighting trade event and educational platform for the architectural, specification, and design communities, has opened a call for speakers and exhibitor registration. The sixth annual event, taking place Tuesday, September 15 and Wednesday, September 16, 2026, will welcome lighting designers, architects, interior designers, specifiers, and students to experience new products, network, and attend a wide range of accredited seminars, panels, and interactive experiences.
Speakers are encouraged to submit proposals that align with the show’s mission to be boldly different and actively inclusive. Next year’s conference tracks will include:
Business Strategies + Development — Topics such as AI-driven business models in lighting, trends influencing business development and product positioning, lighting sales channels, and supply chain mapping from factory to fixture.
Collaboration + Coordination — Exploring cross-disciplinary partnerships, collaboration between design and execution, and creating cohesive atmospheres through multi-source design.
Design Expertise + Application — Lighting as an artform, fixture placement, adaptive environments, and integrating AI and wellness in lighting design.
Sustainability + Responsibility — Addressing smart and sustainable controls, biodiversity and Dark Sky principles, AI for accountability, and responsible specification within evolving regulations.
Controls + Smart Lighting — Connected lighting integration, code compliance, privacy and security in smart systems, and emerging standards for control technologies.
Sessions that move beyond traditional presentations are highly preferred, favoring experiential learning and collaborative discussion formats. Proposals should showcase the latest advancements in the industry—from innovative technology and design practices to business strategies shaping the future of lighting.
To submit your proposal, please visit www.ArchLIGHTSummit.com/speak.
For exhibitors, the ArchLIGHT Summit has opened registration and offers a unique opportunity to connect with some of the most influential professionals actively seeking cutting-edge commercial lighting brands. Due to high demand, exhibitor registration spaces have sold out for the past two years, so we encourage interested participants to register early to secure their spot on the show floor to avoid missing out on this premier opportunity. Exhibitors who sign up before December 31st will receive special early bird pricing.
Exhibitor benefits include:
Exposure to a vast array of professionals including Architects, Lighting Designers, Specifiers, Interior Designers, Consulting Firms, Integrators, Distributors, Electrical: Engineers / Contractors / Distributors, Hospitality Designers, Construction Professionals, and Students. Exhibitors will also benefit from one-on-one meaningful conversation with attendees, on-floor networking events, Turn-Key booth packages, and the support from leading local Lighting Agents.
Sponsorship and marketing packages are also available. For more details, visit www.ArchLIGHTSummit.com, and to register as an exhibitor, go to https://alssep26.exh.mapyourshow.com/7_0/boothsales/index.cfm
The popular Light Bites stage and Inspiration Station return to the show floor for 2026, featuring educational sessions led by top industry leaders, including presentations, panel discussions, and interactive demonstrations. Attendees can gain insights into lighting design, technology, and sustainability, while earning CEU credits to meet their 2026 professional requirements, with sessions suited for all skill levels.
Additional highlights include events sponsored by industry associations and media, offering networking with association members and editors. Notable gatherings include the Women in Lighting + Design (WILD) networking event, opening night happy hour, hosted food and beverage events, show floor educational experiences, giveaways, and raffles. The Showroom Spectacular will feature tours and hospitality events held in participating lighting showrooms.
ArchLIGHT Summit organizers work closely with an Advisory Board of distinguished industry leaders who provide valuable perspectives for shaping the event and its educational programming.
For more information, visit www.ArchLIGHTSummit.com and sign up to receive show announcements, including when attendee registration opens in spring 2026. Follow ArchLIGHT Summit on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn for the latest updates for the 2026 ArchLIGHT Summit.
For information on Dallas Market Center, visit our website. In addition to hosting ArchLIGHT Summit, Dallas Market Center hosts Lightovation, the largest residential lighting show in North America, whose next edition will take place January 10-13, 2026 and Design + Build Day happening on January 13. Keep up-to-date on information about that event by following the Lightovation Facebook page and joining the Lightovation – Lighting Industry Discussion Group.
About Dallas Market Center
Dallas Market Center is a global business-to-business trade center and the leading wholesale marketplace in North America connecting retailers, interior designers, architects, and specifiers with top manufacturers in home décor, furniture, gifts, lighting and fashion. Inside its dynamic, five million square foot campus, nearly 200,000 customers from all 50 states and 85 countries seek industry trends, business education and new products from exhibitors throughout the year via dominant trade events for gift, home décor, holiday and floral; the nation’s most comprehensive apparel and accessories markets featuring the latest styles from East Coast and West Coast designers; the largest residential lighting trade event in North America; a new lighting event, ArchLIGHT Summit, for architects, specifiers, and designers; and the largest and most successful open-daily design center. The marketplace is located in the strongest economic zone in the country. In addition, more than 80 percent of Dallas Market Center buyers report that they do not shop other market centers. To make plans for upcoming markets, visit the Dallas Market Center website and download the Dallas Market Center and Lightovation Apps. Also, keep up-to-date on all information by visiting Dallas Market Center and ArchLIGHT Summit on social media. |
