IES Twin Cities

05/08/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Corporate Lighting for Brand Identity and Municipal Pride event a few weeks ago!

Attendees enjoyed a presentation of the Ecolab Rooftop and Hamm Plaza renovation, followed by a walking tour of the project — offering an up-close look at how thoughtful lighting design can enhance brand identity, create memorable experiences, and contribute to civic pride. It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with professionals within our lighting community and exchange ideas and inspiration. ✨

We’re looking forward to our upcoming service-focused event next week at Feed My Starving Children, where we’ll come together to give back as a lighting community. We’re grateful for this amazing network of professionals and friends, and we hope to see everyone there as we work together to make a meaningful impact!

04/29/2026

Join us for an afternoon of giving back and networking at our IES Service Project Event. We have 20 spots reserved at Feed My Starving Children, please RSVP ASAP. After we volunteer, our group will move across the street for drinks and apps at Hackamore Brewing Company.

Register at:
https://www.simpletix.com/e/ies-msp-service-project-and-social-tickets-272063

04/07/2026

Please join IES MSP on Tuesday, April 14 for the "Corporate Lighting for Brand Identity and Municipal Pride: Ecolab HQ - St. Paul, MN" program. This program will include networking and appetizers, a presentation of the Ecolab Rooftop and Hamm Plaza renovation, and a walking tour of the project site. We hope to see you there!

Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Location:
Park Square Theatre
20 7th St. W.
St. Paul, MN 55102

Schedule:
5:30pm - Registration and Social Time at Park Square Theater with appetizers provided and beverages available for purchase
6:30pm - Presentation of the Ecolab Rooftop and Hamm Plaza renovation
7:30pm - Walking tour to the project site and review of programming

https://www.simpletix.com/e/corporate-lighting-for-brand-identity-and-tickets-267651

03/03/2026

Please join IES MSP either in-person or virtually on Tuesday, March 10 at 5:00 pm for the "Functional Lighting for Media-Enabled Spaces" program. We will be looking at the evolution of commercial spaces and the need for "hybrid" and spaces that have special lighting requirements.

Michael Zihmer of Brightlines will discuss design elements and concerns for spaces utilizing video, the increase of hybrid spaces and uptick of clients asking for lighting design with a special attention to how lighting impacts video performance and quality. We will also be discussing topics including Flicker, 3-point lighting Principle, Color Science, Horizontal vs. Vertical Illuminance, Acoustics, Code Compliance & Tunable White.

This presentation is pending approval for 1 CEU.

Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Schedule:
In-person attendees arrive and social time with appetizers and drinks: 5:00 pm
Presentation: 6:00-7:00 pm

In-Person Attendee Location:
MRL Office
2408 W. Territorial Road
Saint Paul, MN 55114

Virtual Attendees: Connection information will be sent prior to the event to all registrants.

Register: https://lnkd.in/gzsqPxdN

02/16/2026

It’s that time of year 💡 Fundamentals of Lighting is back and it’s time to register!

Registration Details:
Registrations with payment due by Wednesday, March 4. Inquiries for registration should be directed to Ann Kvaal at [email protected]

Class Fees: Series:
$475 IES Members
$575 Non-Members
$275 Students
(IES membership must be held in individual’s name (not company membership) to receive the member rate)

Single Course:
$125 IES Members
$150 Non-Members
$75 Students
(no textbook or course certificate available for single courses)

Location:
Viking Electric Supply, Training Room
451 Industrial Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(Please note that NO food is permitted in the Training Room)

Date & Time
Mar 12, 2026 - May 14, 2026
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Venue Details:
Viking Electric Supply
451 Industrial Boulevard Northeast
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55413

02/10/2026

Happening this afternoon— Please join IES MSP either in-person or virtually on Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 4:30 pm for the “Community Sensitive Sports Lighting” program. This presentation brings awareness to the topic of light pollution. The leading organization on all things light pollution related, Dark Sky International, will be introduced along with the five principles of responsible outdoor lighting at night. Information about the Dark Sky Approved Sports lighting program will be covered in depth.

Learning objectives:
- Overview what is light pollution and who is Dark Sky International.
- Identify the impacts on communities from poorly designed outdoor sports lighting.
- Understanding the required criterial to be certified as a Dark Sky Approved Outdoor Sports Facility.
- Learn about the process to become Dark Sky Certified.
- Learn the benefits of acquiring Dark Sky Certification.

This presentation is pending approval for 1 CEU.

Date: Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026

Schedule:
In-person attendees arrive and social time: 4:30 pm

Presentation:
5-6 pm

In-Person Attendee Location:
Pulse Products
6130 Blue Circle Dr.,
Minnetonka, MN 55343

Virtual Attendees: Connection information is included in the downloadable calendar file and will be sent prior to the event to all registrants

01/20/2026

Today is the day! IES MSP and NCEES in-person / virtual “Lighting Code and Energy Compliance” program.

Learning objectives to look forward to:
- Overview of the various energy codes in the Midwest and across the country
- Overview of MN Energy Code and the MN Code Cycle
- Deep Dive into MN Energy Code including:
-Occupancy Sensor Requirements
-Daylight Harvesting Requirements
-Dimming and Switching Requirements
-Plug Load/Receptacle Controls
-Exterior Lighting Control Requirements
- Examples of how to meet or exceed these requirements with real world examples
- How MN Energy code differs from codes in ND, SD, IA and WI
- Overview of design resources available
- Important do’s and don’ts in lighting controls designs how to evaluate and select fixtures that minimize environmental impact while maintaining performance and aesthetics.

This presentation is pending approval for 1 CEU.

Schedule:
In-person attendees arrive and grab box lunch: 11:15 am - 11:30 am
Presentation: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Questions: 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm

In-Person Attendee Location: KFI Engineers
670 County Road B West, Roseville, MN 55113 - Box lunch will be provided
Virtual Attendees: Connection information will be sent prior to the event to all registrants

See you soon!

12/05/2025

Please join IES MSP virtually on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at noon as we partner with RAB Lighting for an in-depth exploration of the key factors to consider when specifying sustainable luminaires for modern lighting projects. Participants will learn how to evaluate and select fixtures that minimize environmental impact while maintaining performance and aesthetics.

This presentation is approved for 1 AIA or CEU.

Date: Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025

Via Zoom: Connection information will be sent prior to the event to all registrants

Investment:
Member: $15
Non-Member: $25
Student: $5

Register:
https://www.simpletix.com/e/sustainable-luminaires-december-9-2025-tickets-248469

12/02/2025

https://mailchi.mp/83efa2d3935e/0soeaaamrg-18253443

Please join IES MSP virtually on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at noon as we partner with RAB Lighting for an in-depth exploration of the key factors to consider when specifying sustainable luminaires for modern lighting projects. Participants will learn how to evaluate and select fixtures that minimize environ...