The IES
Calgary Section
IES Mission Statement
The IES seeks to improve the lighted environment by bringing together those with lighting knowledge and by translating that knowledge into actions that benefit the public.
IES Vision Statement
The IES will build upon a century of excellence to create the premier lighting community dedicated to promoting the art and science of quality lighting to its members, allied professional organizations, and the public.
About The IES Calgary Section
Advancing Lighting Knowledge in Calgary for 30+ Years
For over 30 years, the IES Calgary Section has been a hub for sharing knowledge and ideas that help our members grow professionally. We focus on providing local content, guidance, and opportunities that connect our community and advance careers in lighting design.
Get Connected, Learn, and Grow With Us
Join us at our next section meeting to explore what we do and tap into the expertise of our local lighting professionals. You don’t need to be an IES member to attend — but membership comes with great benefits. Learn more about membership and apply here.
Shape Calgary’s Lighting Community
Our section is volunteer-run, and we’re always looking for people who want to get involved. It’s a great way to connect with fellow professionals, learn more about the local design scene, and make a difference.
Interested? Reach out to our section president or any of our officers to get started.
History of the ies
Established in 1906, the IES is the recognized technical and educational authority on illumination. For over one hundred years its objective has been to communicate information on all aspects of good lighting practice to its members, to the lighting community, and to consumers through a variety of programs, publications, and services. The strength of the IES is its diversified membership: engineers, architects, designers, educators, students, contractors, distributors, utility personnel, manufacturers, and scientists, all contributing to the mission of the Society: to improve the lighted environment by bringing together those with lighting knowledge and by translating that knowledge into actions that benefit the public.
The IES is a forum for the exchange of ideas and information and a vehicle for its members’ professional development and recognition. Through its technical committees, with hundreds of qualified members from the lighting and user communities, the IES correlates research, investigations, and discussions to guide lighting experts and laypersons via research-and consensus-based lighting recommendations.
We provide an environment for sharing knowledge and ideas that advance the career paths of all our members by providing local focus, content, and direction to IES activities in our area.
We invite you to join us at our next section meeting to learn more about what we do and to tap into the knowledge and experience of our great network of local professionals. You do not need to be an IES member to attend these meetings but there are many benefits to membership.