About the IES Leadership Forum
Every year, volunteer members and lighting professionals gather at the Leadership Forum event held in conjunction with the IES Annual Conference to learn more about the lighting industry and leadership within the IES while building valuable relationships and furthering their lighting careers. The purpose of the Leadership Forum is to help leaders at all levels of the Society work effectively with volunteers and strengthen their leadership skills. The program offers career development, networking, and learning opportunities for IES volunteers and industry professionals.
The IES Leadership Forum is traditionally a full day in-person program, designed by the IES Leadership Forum Committee. The Committee focuses on topics that will help the attendee become more effective when returning to their respective Section/Committee and career by focusing on time management, team building, project management, communication, and leadership skills, among other topics. Because of the transition to a virtual Annual Conference in 2020, the Committee was tasked with creating the same enriching experience using an online platform and attendance was great! This year the Committee is developing the virtual program even further and planning for an interactive workshop that will closely reflect the in-person event.
Who Can Attend?
All are welcome! Recommended attendees include new IES Section officers, new board members, and committee chairs. However, you do not need to be a current Section officer or committee member to register for the program. In addition, the forum is also great for IES Members and volunteers who want a refresher on the Society or those who want to share their successes as an IES Member. We encourage anyone seeking to improve upon their leadership skills, and every year the forum offers new content and new presenters.
The Leadership Forum Committee
The Leadership Forum Committee is chaired by Jared A. Smith and is comprised of around 15 member volunteers. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Rama Rejman (rrejman@ies.org), Leadership Forum Staff Liaison.
Registration for this event is closed.