About this Event
IES Winnipeg - Lighting Controls Workshop is an in-person, interactive event Sponsored by Efficiency Manitoba, this full-day workshop will be led by Dan Blitzer of The Practical Lighting Workshop (breakfast and lunch included)
Workshop Highlights
Explore practical approaches to lighting controls design, including:
- Understanding Lighting Controls: Explore control strategies, inputs, processing, outputs, and the differences between variable and fixed control.
- From Requirements to Design: Learn how to translate codes, owner preferences, and project requirements into clear control intent and performance specifications tailored to different space types.
- Sequences of Operation and System Architecture: Develop specific sequences of operations and explore how controllers, hubs, communication, and input devices work together to deliver the intended performance.
- Manufacturer-Led Design Round-Table: Work through how to implement the design concepts discussed during the workshop using many different manufacturers’ specific equipment. Explore product displays and solutions in an interactive, mini-tradeshow setting.
The workshop is intended for lighting designers, electrical engineers, consulting professionals, distributors, contractors, and others involved in supplying, specifying, designing, or installing lighting controls.
About the Presenter
Dan Blitzer, FIES, LC, is Principal of The Practical Lighting Workshop and brings more than 40 years of experience in lighting technology, applications, and education. Formerly principal faculty at Signify's Lighting Application Center, Dan is an experienced lighting educator who develops practical training for industry professionals. Dan is a Fellow of the Illuminating Engineering Society and currently teaches at the New York School of Interior Design, where he serves as a faculty member.
Event venue & nearby stays
Centro Caboto Centre, 1055 Wilkes Avenue, Winnipeg, Canada
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