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The inaugural Lightapalooza conference, a groundbreaking event focused squarely on lighting and dedicated to the custom integration industry, marked its debut in Dallas in February of 2022.  This first-of-its-kind gathering attracted over 200 dedicated custom integrators, sales representatives, and manufacturers, all keen to engage in an immersive experience that offered education, industry networking, and growth strategies related to the niche market of high-end lighting solutions.

Following the success of the Dallas conference, the subsequent Lightapalooza event, held in February of 2023 in Glendale, AZ, was a vivid example of the rapidly growing interest and expanding influence of the conference. The event welcomed just under 750 attendees, more than tripling its inaugural numbers, a clear indicator of the burgeoning importance of specialized lighting solutions in the custom integration industry. The exhibition floor buzzed with increased activity as the number of exhibitors doubled, presenting attendees with a much wider array of innovative lighting products and technologies. The conference also enhanced its educational offerings, expanding to an impressive 30 hours of targeted learning opportunities.

Importantly, each Lightapalooza conference has been shaped by the voices of its attendees, with feedback gathered through formal surveys which have critically informed the planning and execution of future events. This commitment to responsiveness has resulted in a consistently improved and refined conference experience year over year.

Looking ahead to Lightapalooza 2024, scheduled to light up the Glendale Renaissance Hotel and Spa from February 26th to February 29th, the conference is positioned for further expansion, yet again.  In an ambitious leap, the educational session hours are set to more than double, offering a staggering 70 hours of expert-led sessions. This substantial increase is a clear reflection of the deep and ongoing commitment to provide attendees with a comprehensive learning environment focused on the latest trends, techniques, and insights related to lighting design and fixture technology.

In response to the anticipated surge in participation, the number of exhibitors is projected to expand to nearly 50, a testament to the event's growing reputation as a must-attend industry hub.  The exhibit floor itself is also undergoing a transformation, with plans to nearly double in size to 12,000 square feet of dynamic booth space. This expansion is not only a response to the previous year's success, but also an indication of the organizers' vision for an inclusive and extensive showcase of the best the industry has to offer.

Created and promoted by the Home Technology Specialists of America, Lightapalooza stands as a clear testament to the organization's ethos of 'Industry Unity.' The event may have been founded by HTSA, but it continues to extend an open invitation to all organizations in the CI space as well as all stakeholders in every sector of the lighting community, affirming the belief that collective progress is the cornerstone of industry advancement.

As Lightapalooza continues to evolve, it promises to become an even more attractive and engaging affair, providing a single nexus for professionals to forge valuable connections, discover new products, and gain indispensable knowledge applicable in their practices and projects throughout the coming year and beyond.