Project Managing the Light: Tools, Roles & Tactics for Success

Sponsored by: TBA

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 4:00pm-5:00pm 
Included with The Essentials and Premium Pass

Moderator: TBA
Panelists: TBA

Level: Any Level
For: Ownership, Sales, Project Managers, Design, Engineering

Lighting projects present unique project management challenges that distinguish them from traditional AV installations—from coordinating with architects and electricians during construction to managing complex fixture schedules and ensuring design intent survives to final commissioning. This practical panel draws on real feedback from integration firm project managers actively running lighting projects in 2025 to explore what actually works in the field. Discover how successful firms structure their teams and define clear role responsibilities, establish effective communication protocols with clients, architects, and trades throughout the project lifecycle, utilize software tools and documentation systems to track specifications and changes, manage the critical fixture procurement and delivery timeline, and execute seamless handoffs from sales to design to installation to programming. Whether you’re a project manager refining your lighting workflow or a business owner building your lighting practice infrastructure, this discussion delivers actionable tactics you can implement immediately.