The Brilliance Expo

The Brilliance Expo

An opportunity to connect in-person with 13+ manufacturers in the lighting industry while exploring the latest trends and technologies.

By Ardd + Winter

Date and time

Thursday, May 9 · 11am - 7pm EDT

Location

The Starling Atlanta Midtown, Curio Collection by Hilton

188 14th Street Northeast Atlanta, GA 30361

Agenda

10:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Registration

11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Manufacturer Showcase (Drop in hours)

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Grab & Go Lunch

12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Hourly Prize Give-A-Ways (all attendees entered upon arrival)

11:00 AM - 11:50 PM

Lighting the Way to Wellness; The Science and Art of Circadian Lighting

Jason Hong


CEU Class: Lighting the Way to Wellness; The Science and Art of Circadian Lighting / Jason Hong is a Regional Specification Sales Manager for Cooper Lighting Solutions. He has 35 years of experien...

12:00 PM - 12:50 PM

Strategies for Designing with Integrated Lighting and Acoustic Solutions

Dan Kohnen, MIES


CEU Class: Strategies for Designing with Integrated Lighting and Acoustic Solutions / Dan Kohnen is a lighting industry leader and innovator with over 26 years of experience in lighting design...

1:00 PM - 1:50 PM

Engineering Complex Curved Linear Lighting Designs

Lindsay Dallman


CEU Class: Engineering Complex Curved Linear Lighting Designs / Lindsay Dallman is the Eastern Regional Sales Manager for PMC Lighting. Lindsay joined PMC in August of 2023 with six years of l...

2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

Lighting for Behavioral Health

Amy Weinberg


CEU Class: Lighting for Behavioral Health / Amy Weinberg has worked for Visa Lighting since 2021. She ...

3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

Architectural LED Lighting: Conceptual Design Principles for Lighting Schemes

Markus Earley


CEU Class: Architectural LED Lighting: Conceptual Design Principles for Lighting Schemes /. Markus Earley, is an award winning lighting designer and educator. Beginning at Howard Brandston Lightin...

4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

Circadian-Effective LED Lighting for Day-Active People in Interior Environment

Markus Earley


CEU Class: Circadian-Effective LED Lighting for Day-Active People in Interior Environments / Markus Earley, is an award winning lighting designer and educator. Beginning at Howard Brandston Lighti...

5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

Applying Wireless Technologies to Connected Lighting as a Catalyst for the IoT

Jessica Sanchez


CEU Class: Applying Wireless Technologies to Connected Lighting as a Catalyst for the Internet of Things (IoT) / Jessica has been in the electrical industry for 12 years. Starting her career as an...

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

It's 5 O'clock Somewhere: Hors d 'Oeuvres, drinks, and live music

6:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Grand Prize Drawing


One winner will be selected - complete your punch card (handed out at registration) by visiting each booth and drop it off to be entered before 5:45pm.

About this event

Ardd + Winter presents The Brilliance Expo - a unique opportunity to connect in-person with 13+ manufacturers in the lighting industry while exploring the latest trends and cutting-edge technologies. A combination of curated classes and manufacturer pop-ups, this event brings seasoned professionals and curious enthusiasts together in a day filled with innovation and creativity. Get ready to be amazed and inspired for your next project as you join us at The Starling Atlanta Midtown.

CEU Credit Courses will be offered throughout the day to help attendees brush up on their knowledge around lighting design, sustainability, and technology. There will be 7 opportunitues throughout the day to earn your hours!

Lunch will be provided to all attendees, enjoy a mocktail at the bar throughout the day, and stick around for the cocktail reception with heavy hors d'ouevres, drinks, and live music from 5-7pm.

Prizes: Door prizes will be given out every hour throughout the Expo (all attendees will be entered to win these prizes - your presence is not required to win)! One Grand Prize Winner will be selected at 6pm! To be eligible for the Grand Prize, get your punch card (handed out at registration) stamped by visiting all of our amazing partners to see their newest and greatest offerings. Drop your completed card in the bowl any time before 5:45 for entry - all booth's must be visited to qualify. (your presence is not required to win - winners will be chosen at random)

The following manufacturers will present their newest offerings.

  • Acclaim Lighting
  • BEGA
  • Beta-Calco
  • Cooper Lighting Solutions
  • Focal Point
  • Luminii
  • Meteor Lighting
  • PMC Lighting
  • Sistemalux/iGuzzini
  • Spectrum Lighting
  • Visual Comfort & Co.
  • Visa Lighting
  • XICO Lighting

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available on site?

Yes, Valet Parking will be complimentary. Please pull to the front of the hotel and tell them you are a guest of Ardd + Winter.

Do I have to attend all day?

The event is formatted so that you can join us for lunch through happy hour or drop in to attend a few classes and walk the floor with our manufacturer partners.

Do I have to attend all day to be eligible for the grand prize drawing?

No, we will contact all winners. However, in order to be eligible for the Grand Prize, you must visit all manufacturers in the showcase.

Do I have to register for the classes that I want to attend?

No. Classes will be offered from `11:00am - 5:00pm.

Will classes offer CEU credits?

Yes, all classes will offer CEU credits.

Can I bring others from my office?

Yes. We do ask that you RSVP to the event so that we can plan for lunches and class seating and ensure all runs smoothly.

What do I do if I can't make it on the day of the event?

Please notify us if possible and feel free to send someone in your place if you are unable to make the event.

Who should I contact if I have questions about the event?

Dayna Courson with Ardd+Winter; daynac@awlights.com

Will there be allergy-free options available?

Yes! Please contact Dayna Courson (daynac@awlights.com) with any dietary restrictions as soon as possible, so we can make sure there are some options available to you.

Organized by

The first choice for lighting and controls since 1968. Ardd + Winter provides state-of-the-art lighting fixtures and controls to architects, engineers, designers and contractors throughout Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina. We want to make a meaningful change in the communities we serve by building relationships and making lighting and controls easy.

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