IES ANNOUNCES
CALL FOR ENTRIES FOR THE 2026 Industry Progress Report By MEGAN CARROLL
IES Director of Marketing and Business Development
DENVER, CO — The Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) has officially opened its Call for Entries for the 2026 IES Industry Progress Report, inviting lighting manufacturers, researchers, and innovators to submit their most forwardthinking products, systems, and research. The annual report showcases significant advances that demonstrate meaningful progress in the lighting industry. The program is open to organizations and individuals involved in lighting design, manufacturing, product development, and research. Submissions must represent innovations commercially introduced or completed after the 2025 reporting cycle and should show measurable advancement in performance, efficiency, design, or application. Eligibility categories include: •
Luminaires, lamps, and lighting equipment
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Controls, sensors, and integrated systems
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Optical, thermal, or material innovations
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Research studies, methodologies, and data contributing to lighting science
Key Dates •
Submission Portal Opens: April 13, 2026
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Early Bird Deadline: April 26, 2026
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Submission Portal Closes: May 8, 2026
All submissions must include a detailed description, technical documentation, high-resolution imagery, and any optional supplemental materials such as test data, videos, or case studies. Entry Fees •
NonMember Early Bird (until April 26): $250
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Member Early Bird (until April 26): $200
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NonMember (after April 26): $350
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Member (after April 26): $300
Fees must be paid at the time of submission through the IES online entry portal. The Industry Progress Report is presented annually during the IES Conference and highlights innovations shaping the future of the lighting sector. Selected entries receive global visibility and recognition among lighting designers, engineers, researchers, manufacturers, and educators.
How to Submit Full entry guidelines and access to the submission portal are available on the IES website. For questions, applicants may contact the IES Industry Progress Committee through the portal.
Inside the IES Progress Report Committee: The IES was established in 1906. This column will showcase some of the more than 45+ committees of the IES; what they do; what their mission is; why they do it. These volunteer members serve their peers, competitors & colleagues, making the IES truly a member driven community. The IES Progress Report Committee
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What is the Progress Report?
The first Progress Report was published in 1910. The Committee’s mission is to keep in touch with developments in the art and science of lighting worldwide and prepare a yearly report of these significant achievements for the Society.