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NEW YORK \u2014 March 21, 2023 \u2013 <\/strong>For its 2023 edition, Lightfair will extend design opportunities for participants through its second partnership with NYCxDesign, a week-long, five-borough celebration of design, and the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) and WantedDesign Manhattan, co-located tradeshows with design-focused exhibits from around the world. Elements of the partnerships include two unique tours of New York lighting installations, an on-floor design panel and access to some 400+ complementary resources, May 21 \u2013 25, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cOur partnership with NYCxDesign and co-location with ICFF will provide more design resources and information to attendees visiting for full-scale commercial and industrial projects,\u201d said Dan Darby, LightFair Show Director. \u201cTogether, these three events provide synergies that allow designers and specifiers to identify new and necessary products and education that will elevate their designs to the next level.\u201d
NYCxDesgin Partnership<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

LightFair will capitalize on its overlap with NYCxDesign, an annual celebration of design around New York City, through its full-scope partnership this May, including two guided tours to local lighting installations and a NYCxDesign Lighting Panel in collaboration with the International Association of Lighting Designers in the IALD Designery during the Trade Show. The partnership takes place during New York City\u2019s Design Festival, running May 18 \u2013 25.<\/p>\n

The two, guided, Manhattan City Tours will take attendees to different, local locations on Monday, May 22 and Tuesday, May 23. The two tours are: The Reinvigoration Tour<\/strong>, a walking tour taking attendees through the High Line, an obsolete elevated rail line turned into an iconic public park, and Moynihan Train Hall, a historic USPS facility transformed into a state of the art train station on Monday; and The New Classics Tour<\/strong> on Tuesday, bringing attendees by bus to the first location to learn more about One Bryant Park, followed by walking tours to One Vanderbilt and 3 Times Square, all of which have become contemporary architectural landmarks. The tours will each end with libations and light snacks, enabling a spirited social moment and connection between members of the tour and studio designers.<\/p>\n

Registration for tours is only open to LightFair attendees and costs $25 per person, per tour. Spots for the tours are limited, and registration for the tours can be accessed through LightFair\u2019s NYCxDesign partnership information page at https:\/\/www.lightfair.com\/nycxdesign-at-lightfair<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In addition to the tours, LightFair will present a NYCxDesign Panel in the IALD Designery, Thursday, May 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The panel will include select lighting designers from NYC to discuss the unique aspects of lighting design around the city. Topics for discussion will incorporate references to tours and may also include conversation around local supply chain and fabrication to New York City\u2019s trajectory and opportunity, and how the designers have progressed in their careers in NYC. LightFair will choose designers with a variety of backgrounds who utilize a variety of techniques, with the goal of each providing a unique perspective.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cHaving LightFair, North America\u2019s largest architectural and commercial lighting Trade Show and Conference, as a partner with NYCxDesign, New York City\u2019s official celebration of design, is simply enlightening to say the least,\u201d said Ilene Shaw, NYCxDesign interim executive director. \u201cLightFair is a distinguished spotlight feature in addition to our many citywide design exhibits and activations.\u201d<\/p>\n

ICFF Co-Location<\/strong><\/p>\n

LightFair will be co-located with the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF), North America\u2019s leading platform for contemporary furnishing design and WantedDesign Manhattan, a trade event which guides attendees through exhibitions and programs such as the Schools Showcase, Launch Pad, Look Book, and Wanted Interiors, at the Javits Center May 21-23. The co-location will provide overlap and further design insight for full-scale commercial and architectural lighting projects.<\/p>\n

Both LightFair and ICFF Trade Show badges will grant access to each show. On the ICFF show floor, attendees will have opportunities to find inspiration through ICFF + WantedDesign Manhattan Talks, a focused lineup of panel sessions, keynote presentations, and intimate conversations led by notable names in the industry. Furthermore, opportunities to widen professional networks are boundless. From organic meetings on the show floor to evening events, attendees and exhibitors join together to exchange business strategies while strengthening relationships in the design community.<\/span><\/p>\n

ICFF will provide 400+ brands across design project categories: accessories; carpets and flooring; fabricators; furniture; kitchen and bath; lighting; materials; outdoor furniture; seating; sustainable products; textiles; and wallcoverings.<\/p>\n

\u201cICFF and LightFair are two great brands and the synergy between them is a huge benefit for attendees of both shows as it provides expanded access to lighting and furniture products that will complement their respective design projects. We\u2019re excited to partner with LightFair and are looking forward to a great event,\u201d said Kevin Gaffney, Group Vice President, Emerald.<\/p>\n

The 2023 LightFair Trade Show and Conference will focus on future-shaping innovations and an incredible attendee experience driven by new product discovery, networking and on-floor education, Sunday, May 21, through Thursday, May 25, at the Javits Center in New York City. Registration is complimentary for IES and IALD members as well as students. Early Bird registration is open through March 31. For more information and to register, visit https:\/\/www.lightfair.com\/attend<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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