Why should I participate at the Section level? There are many benefits to being an active participant:
- Lead the conversation: Participate in IES Events and Education to influence and lead what happens next in the lighting industry.
- Leadership opportunities: influence, authority, recognition, be a key player and make an impact in your community. Become a Section President, District Chair, Regional Director, IES Board Member.
- Network with other lighting professionals in your area.
- Mingle with colleagues from related businesses: Engineers, Lighting Designers, Manufacturers, etc.
- Learn about lighting industry events on both a local and national level.
- Exclusive Volunteer opportunities that develop lighting standards, education courses, and grant awards.
- Stay one step ahead by learning about exclusive IES offers and industry information.
- Achieve recognition. Being an active participant at the Section level may be encouraged by employers and seen as a leadership role.
- Awards and certificates may be granted to those who have actively participated.