Lighting professionals can save 25% with coupon code WORKSHOP25 while exploring a two-day programme of practical workshops covering lighting controls, architectural design, wellness standards, AI applications, and more.
International Centre Toronto, November 11, 2026: Interest in the workshop programme at Canada Light Expo 2026 is building, with sessions beginning to fill as lighting professionals look to secure their places in an engaging line-up of expert-led, hands-on learning experiences. Taking place on November 18 and 19, 2026, in the Workshop Area, Hall 4, the programme brings together experienced lighting designers, technical specialists and industry innovators for five focused workshops covering some of the most relevant and evolving areas of the lighting industry.
Moving beyond conventional presentations, the workshops are designed to encourage active participation, practical problem-solving and knowledge exchange. From lighting controls and architectural design to wellness standards, professional certification and artificial intelligence, the sessions offer participants an opportunity to develop skills and take away insights that can be applied directly to their professional practice.
Five workshops. Two days. A wealth of practical learning.
The programme opens on November 18 with the Lighting Controls Escape Room, a four-hour interactive session led by Webster Marsh, Founder of Penumbra Controls, and Will Norris, Co-founder of VxV Solutions Inc., Casambi Project Services Canada. Participants will discuss troubleshooting realistic lighting control challenges, identify system failures and explore practical solutions involving sensors, programming, wiring and system coordination.
The day continues with Lighting as a Design Tool: How It Shapes the Space and Our Experience of It, presented by Julia Vandergraaf, Business Development Lead and Senior Lighting Designer at ThinkL Studio, and Dan Hadash, Senior Lighting Designer at SMP Engineering. The session will explore how light influences spatial perception, atmosphere, comfort and functionality, helping interior designers understand the broader role of lighting in shaping human experiences.
Rounding off the first day, So You Want to Write the LC Exam… will be led by Gerry Cornwell, Principal of Gerry Cornwell Lighting. Designed for professionals considering the NCQLP Lighting Certification (LC) examination, the workshop will offer guidance on exam preparation, study requirements and the pathway towards professional certification.
On November 19, the programme will resume with the Wellness Lighting Workshop: Designing to WELL Standards, led by Dawn Brown, Principal of Ontario Aesthetic Lighting Design, and Alicia Davila Monterrey, ID, CLD, IALD, IESNA of HLB Lighting. This advanced, collaborative session will take participants through a practical lighting design exercise, incorporating architectural drawings, lighting strategies, product selection, photopic and melanopic calculations, glare considerations and budget requirements. The workshop will explore how lighting design can better support human health, wellbeing and performance.
The programme concludes with the AI Hackathon: Build a Tool That Saves You Time. Leave with something that actually works, led by Paul Boken, Co-founder and CEO of Sourcery. Moving beyond discussions around AI, this interactive session will challenge participants to identify everyday workflow inefficiencies and develop functional AI-powered tools to address real challenges within the lighting industry. Participants will have the opportunity to experiment, build and leave with a practical solution they can take back to their work.
Unlock Expert Learning, Earn CEUs and Enjoy 25% Off
All five workshops are eligible for Continuing Education Units (CEUs), with credits awarded by SARA National. The programme reflects Canada Light Expo’s commitment to creating meaningful learning opportunities for the lighting community, bringing together technical expertise, design perspectives and emerging technologies in one setting.
The workshop programme is supported by Casambi as Workshop Sponsor and Orbit Illuminations as Acoustic Panel Sponsor, whose support contributes to the workshop experience. Attendees can take advantage of a special 25% discount on workshops by using the coupon code WORKSHOP25.
To explore the complete workshop programme, view speaker profiles and register, visit:
https://canadalightexpo.com/workshop/
About Canada Light Expo
Canada Light Expo 2026, Canada’s Premier Expo on Lighting Solutions, brings together leading brands, manufacturers, and industry professionals to explore the latest innovations in LED, smart, and sustainable lighting. Featuring 140+ Brands and 1,000+ Expected Products, the expo will showcase a diverse range of solutions spanning architectural, landscape, smart, energy-efficient, human-centric, high-end decorative, horticultural, and healthcare lighting, all under one roof.
Connecting architects, interior designers, lighting consultants, electrical contractors, MEP consultants, real estate developers, distributors, and more, the event creates valuable opportunities for networking, collaboration, and business growth. Discover emerging technologies, build strategic partnerships, and explore solutions shaping a smarter, more sustainable future for the lighting industry.
For more information, please visit:
https://canadalightexpo.com/
About the Organizer
MEX International Inc., the Canadian subsidiary of MEX Exhibitions Pvt Ltd. MEX International has successfully organized two editions of Canada Light Expo in Toronto. MEX Exhibitions Pvt. Ltd. is an international exhibition company with a strong presence of over four decades in the advertising industry, over 30 years in publishing & 24 years in exhibitions. The company has produced more than 100 market-leading trade exhibitions for various segments in addition to publishing various magazines & advertising trade directories of repute. Successful exhibitions are conducted all over India, Dubai, Singapore, Canada and Thailand.
