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The Philadelphia Section, part of the Illuminating Engineering Society, is a not-for-profit technical society whose purpose is to advance lighting knowledge and disseminate information for the improvement of the lighted environment to benefit society.

Upcoming Events & Education

April 04, 2023 - June 06, 2023

Fundamentals of Lighting – Spring 2023 Course

$290.00

2023 Scholarships - Apply Now!

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DesignWithLight is a student lighting design competition organized by the Philadelphia Section of the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) to raise awareness and understanding of the lighting design profession within the student community.

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2023 IES-PHL Scholarship

The Philadelphia Section of the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES-PHL) will award a merit‐based, single‐year scholarship to recognize and support potential future contributors to the Lighting Industry: including the fields of Architectural Lighting, Interior Design Lighting, Industrial Design, or Theatrical Lighting.