Dallas Market Center has opened attendee registration for the 2026 ArchLIGHT Summit, taking place September 15–16, while also announcing the addition of three prominent industry leaders to the event’s Advisory Board. Together, these updates underscore the continued growth and influence of the annual lighting trade and educational event for the architectural, specification, and design communities.

ArchLIGHT Summit will welcome leading voices from across the design/build world, offering targeted education, networking opportunities, and hands-on engagement with the latest innovations in lighting. The event is designed to support professionals in lighting design, architecture, specification, and interior design, while fostering collaboration across disciplines. Registration for ArchLIGHT Summit is now open. To view the full schedule and register, visit www.archlightsummit.com.

“ArchLIGHT Summit continues to grow as a leading platform for the architectural lighting community, and the strength of our advisory board is a key part of that success,” said Cindy Morris, President and CEO of Dallas Market Center. “We’re proud to welcome these accomplished professionals whose expertise will help shape meaningful programming and experiences for our attendees.”

The Advisory Board has added three new members:

Frank Agraz, LC, CLMC, IES, serves as ESCO Solutions Manager at Facility Solutions Group and brings more than three decades of experience in the energy-efficient lighting retrofit industry. He develops lighting projects and provides technical and educational support to customers nationwide. A former president of the Illuminating Engineering Society and current board member of NCQLP, Agraz has played a key role in advancing lighting standards and education.

Adrian Galvan, ASID Allied, serves as CEO and Creative Director of Designology, the Lifestyle Design Company. With more than 20 years of industry experience, he is recognized for his creative leadership and collaborative approach to design. Galvan is the Immediate Past President of the ASID Texas Chapter and serves on the organization’s Trends and Futures Committee.

Weston Wetzel is a Senior Designer at Design One Lighting in New York City and is spearheading the launch of the firm’s Dallas–Fort Worth studio. With more than 13 years of experience in architectural and experiential lighting design, his portfolio spans commercial, hospitality, residential, and large-scale event projects. He is an active member of the Illuminating Engineering Society and the Designers Lighting Forum of New York.

Frank Agraz, Adrian Galvan, and Weston Wetzel join the following existing members currently serving on the ArchLIGHT Summit Advisory Board:

Craig Bernecker, Ph.D., FIESNA, LC, Founder, The Lighting Education Institute

Michelle Cruz, Lighting Specifier/Spec Sales, Peterson Scharck & Associates

Rachel Fitzgerald, CLD, LC, IALD, IES, LEED AP BD+C, Principal, Discipline Lead, Lighting, Stantec

Jessica Kennedy, LC, WELL AP, Senior Lighting Designer, Stantec

Jill Klores, CLD, IALD, LC, FIES, Senior Lighting Designer and Founding Partner, Essential Light Design Studio

Aaron Larmer, Managing Principal, Texas Lighting Solutions

Tom Lillie, Board Member and Industry Consultant, ArchLIGHT Summit

C. Webster Marsh, Director of Education and Programming, ArchLIGHT Summit

Laura McDonald Stewart, FASID, RID, LEED AP, WELL AP, Founder/Owner, Laura McDonald Enterprises and PLiNTH & CHiNTZ

Lea Tranakos, Show Director, ArchLIGHT Summit

Jered E. Widmer, IALD, MIES, Principal, Dallas Office, The Lighting Practice

ArchLIGHT Summit will feature a dynamic mix of programming designed to educate and inspire attendees through networking opportunities, interactive experiences, and hands-on engagement with the latest innovations in lighting. Returning this year is the popular WILD Welcome Party, hosted by Women in Lighting + Design, offering a pre-show reception for industry connection and celebration. The event will conclude with the IALD Texas Closing Party at Eurofase, providing a fitting finale for the Summit.

ArchLIGHT Summit continues to support the next generation of design professionals by offering complimentary admission to students pursuing careers in commercial lighting and design.

Dallas Market Center also hosts Lightovation, the largest residential lighting trade event in North America, taking place June 24–27, 2026.

Held concurrently with the Total Home & Gift Market and Dallas Design Days, these events create a dynamic, multi-market experience that brings together retailers, designers, and industry professionals from across the country.

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 lighting, home décor, furniture, gifts, 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.