Canada Light Talks, the cornerstone of Canada Light Expo, is a dynamic conference and panel discussion series that delves into the four pivotal tracks shaping the future of the lighting industry: LEDs & Design, LEDs & Health, LED Controls & Dimming, and LEDs & Exterior. These sessions are designed to foster a deep understanding of the latest advancements and challenges within these critical areas, bringing together industry leaders, innovators, and experts to share insights, debate pressing issues, and explore emerging trends. Canada Light Talks is not just an opportunity for knowledge exchange but a vital platform for driving innovation, influencing industry standards, and inspiring the next generation of lighting solutions in Canada.
About Canada Light Talks 2024
The attendees will earn Lighting Agora approved Continuing Education Credits (CECs).
Conference Agenda
DAY-1 (13 November, 2024)
| Time | Topic | Speakers | Track |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Presentation - Evaluating LED Colour in Design |
Robert Lanteigne (Founder, Lightbob.com) |
LEDs & Design |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Keynote - The Future of LEDs |
Mark Lien (President, Augmented Illumination) |
Keynote |
| 12:00 PM | Industry Technical Networking Luncheon |
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| 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM | Panel Discussion - LED Controls |
Webster Marsh (Owner, Penumbra Controls) |
LED Controls & Dimming |
| 02:30 PM - 04:00 PM | Workshop - Designing with LEDs |
Deborah Gottesman (Principal, Gottesman Associates) |
LEDs & Design |
DAY-2 (14 November, 2024)
| Time | Topic | Speakers | Track |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Lighting to Support Circadian Rhythms |
Robert Soler (Founder and Chief Scientist, BIOS Lighting) |
LEDs & Health |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Presentation - LED Controls for Commercial and Municipal Applications |
Chris Wolgamott (Sr. Product Manager, Commercial lighting, Consumer Products, HVAC, Augmented Illumination) |
LED Controls & Dimming |
| 12:00 PM | Break For Lunch |
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| 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM | Panel Discussion - LEDs and Health |
Robert Soler (Founder and Chief Scientist, BIOS Lighting) |
LEDs & Health |
| 02:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Workshop - Dimming with LEDs |
Andrew Parker (Partner, Salex) |
LED Controls & Dimming |
DAY-3 (15 November, 2024)
| Time | Topic | Speakers | Track |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM | Presentation - Lighting to Support Circadian Rhythms |
Robert Soler (Founder & Chief Scientist, BIOS Lighting) |
LEDs & Health |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Panel Discussion - LEDs and Environmentally Friendly Exterior Lighting |
Shirley Coyle (President, Cree Lighting Canada) |
LEDs & Exterior |
| 12:00 PM | Break For Lunch |
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| 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM | Presentation - How Sustainable Energy Options are aligned with Lighting |
David Katz (Board Chair, Ontario Sustainable Energy Association) |
LED Controls & Dimming |
Canada Light Talks Panel
Mark Lien
(Keynote Speaker)
President
Augmented Illumination
Chris Wolgamott
Sr. Product Manager
Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
Tom Butters
Founder & Executive Director
The Lighting Agora
Dawn Brown
Owner and Principal Designer
Ontario Aesthetic Lighting Design
Deborah Gottesman
Principal
Gottesman Associates
Sharyn Adler-Gitalis
Associate Lighting Designer
Gottesman Associates
Shirley Coyle
President
Cree Lighting Canada
Abiran Raveenthiran
Principal
VxV Solutions
Andrew Parker
Partner
Salex
Leora Radetsky
Senior Lighting Scientist and the LUNA Program Director
DesignLights Consortium (DLC)
Robert Soler
Founder and Chief Scientist
BIOS Lighting
C. Webster Marsh
Owner
Penumbra Controls
Will Norris
President
VxV Solutions
Robert Lanteigne
Founder
Lightbob.com
Linda Kafka
Founder and Principal
LivABLE Environment Inc
David Katz
Board Chair
Ontario Sustainable Energy Association
KNOWLEDGE PARTNER
