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Graphically Communicating Design Intent

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Presented by: Bruce Clark-Kaleidolight

Offered Once Wednesday, February 18, 2026 3:00pm-5:00pm – 120Minute Session – $80 (Fee Increases to $120 December 1st and $160 January 1st)

Level: Intermediate to Proficient

For: Architect, Design, Interior Designer, Ownership, Sales

This hands-on session will explore diverse visual strategies to convey design intentions clearly and persuasively. From curated portfolios and inspiration boards to the immersive impact of experience centers and labs, participants will discover how different mediums translate vision into understanding. The session highlights practical tools such as Pinterest mood boards, diagrammatic line drawings, color coding, digital sketching, and rendering, along with the role of mock-ups and photometric calculations in validating concepts. Attendees will learn how to combine these approaches into a layered communication toolkit that bridges the gap between abstract ideas and tangible outcomes. 

SHINE Power Fundamentals Certification

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Offered Twice – 4 Hour Certification Course – Monday February 16th, 1-5pm and repeats Thursday, February 19, 1-5pm $160 Fee (Fee Increases to $240 December 1st and $320 January 1st) In Addition to Either Lightapalooza Pass – Seats are limited

Level: Beginner to Intermediate

For: Architect, Design, Engineering, Ownership, Sales, Technician

Instructor: Steven Rissi-Director of Technical Training and Development, HTSA

This new SHINEpro course introduces custom integrators to electrical fundamentals essential for modern residential technology projects. The curriculum covers voltage, current, power relationships, and circuit analysis through practical integration examples.

Topics include Ohm’s Law calculations, voltage drop assessment, conductor sizing, power factor basics, and service panel evaluation. Participants learn to read electrical specifications, coordinate circuit requirements with electricians, and identify when electrical upgrades are needed for technology installations.

As homes adopt electric vehicle chargers, battery systems, and higher-power equipment, integrators increasingly encounter electrical challenges that impact project success. This course provides the foundational knowledge to participate confidently in electrical planning discussions and avoid common installation problems.

Successful completion earns the SHINEpro Intelligent Power Systems Fundamentals Certificate.

Presented Twice During the Conference – Seats are Limited

SHINE Lighting Control Protocol Fundamentals Certification

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Offered Twice – 4 Hour Certification Course Over – Tuesday February 17th, 1pm-5pm and repeats Thursday, February 19th, 8am-Noon $160 Fee (Fee Increases to $240 December 1st and $320 January 1st) In Addition to Either Lightapalooza Pass – Seats are limited

Level: Beginner to Intermediate

For: Design, Engineering, Ownership, Sales, Technician

Instructor: Aaron Severtson – Senior Application Specialist, Lucetta CI

This new SHINEpro course covers essential control protocols used in residential lighting systems. The curriculum examines phase dimming (forward and reverse), 0-10V analog control, DALI-2 digital protocol, and DMX integration for custom lighting installations.

Topics include dimming compatibility between fixtures and controls, protocol selection for different applications, addressing and configuration requirements, and troubleshooting communication issues. Participants learn when each protocol is appropriate, how to specify compatible components, and common integration challenges.

Modern lighting control systems increasingly rely on digital protocols for precise control and system feedback. Understanding these communication methods enables integrators to design reliable lighting systems, resolve compatibility issues, and coordinate effectively with lighting designers and electrical contractors.

Successful completion earns the SHINEpro Lighting Control Protocol Fundamentals Certificate.

Presented Twice During the Conference – Seats are Limited

Designing A Renovation Project

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Presented by: Peter Romaniello, IALD, Owner, Conceptual Lighting

Offered Once Tuesday, Tuesday, February 17, 2026

1:00pm-2:45pm – 105 Minute Session – $80 (Fee Increases to $120 December 1st and $160 January 1st)

Level: Intermediate to Proficient

For: Architect, Design, Interior Designer, Ownership, Sales

We always think about new construction, but what about a renovation?  What are the challenges of trying to make a client’s lighting better when you can’t start from scratch?  Can changing lamps (bulbs), adding lenses, aiming and similar techniques be enough?  How do you analyze what is needed (not as easy as just saying “more light”)?  How do you explain and defend your design suggestions?  And how do you look ahead to what the challenges to implementing those design improvements would be?

SHINE Lighting Fundamentals Certification

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Offered Twice – 7 Hour Certification Course Over Two Days – Monday February 16, 1-5pm/Tuesday January 21st, 1-4pm and repeats Thursday, February 19th, 8am-12pm, 1 hour lunch break, continuing 1-4pm – $280 Fee (Fee Increases to $420 December 1st and $560 January 1st) In Addition to Either Lightapalooza Pass – Seats are limited 

Level: Beginner to Intermediate

For: Architect, Design, Engineering, Interior Designer, Ownership, Sales, Technician

Instructors: Light Can Help You Senior Lighting Designers: Cody Carr, Alexis Cassidy, Kim Davis, Jessica Doyle, Kelli Hernandez, Brady King, and Alessio Urso

Light Can Help You returns to Lightapalooza with a fresh round of lighting fundamentals education for the beginner. Wrapped in their famous graphics and presentations, this new coursework will dive deeper into the technical specifics of light itself, performance lighting fixtures, and the basics of control and is perfect for those just getting into the lighting category. Hands-on lab sessions, premiering at Lightapalooza, will enable participants to ground the lectures in practical experience.

Successful completion earns the SHINEpro Lighting Fundamentals Certificate. Presented Twice During the Conference – Seats are Limited