AEFI (Advanced Education Fly-In) Conference Vancouver 2026
October 23, 2026 • Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront • Vancouver, BC
AEFI (Advanced Education Fly-In Conference) Vancouver 2026
Join us for educational sessions, lunch presentations, networking, and professional development in Vancouver.
Event Overview
Join Us for AEFI Vancouver 2026
The Vancouver IES Section is hosting the Advanced Education Fly-In Conference on October 23, 2026.
This one-day conference brings together lighting professionals, designers, engineers, manufacturers, students, and industry leaders for technical presentations, networking, and continuing education.
Attendees will be eligible for 6 IES CEUs and AIA LUs.
Register
Registration Options
$300 CDN Full Event Package
Package includes Friday morning and afternoon educational sessions, plus Friday lunch presentations.
Full Event price (after August 31st)
$200 CDN Student / Emerging Professional
For students with a valid student card or Emerging Professionals with 5 years or less in the industry.
Full Event price (after August 31st)
Schedule
Save the Dates
October 22, 2026
IES Vancouver Section Vision Awards
An evening event to connect, celebrate, and recognize outstanding work in the local lighting community.
October 23, 2026
AEFI Vancouver 2026
A full day of educational sessions, lunch presentations, CEU credits, and networking.
October 24, 2026
District 6 Meeting
A leadership meeting and discussion with IES representatives and section leaders.
Presenters
Featured Speakers
Alexey Kalinin
Alexey Kalinin is a Senior Electrical Engineer with Stantec in Edmonton. With over a decade of lighting design experience, he specializes in human-centric lighting solutions and circadian rhythm strategies for architectural and educational environments.
Chris Wolgamott
Chris Wolgamott is a Pacific Northwest utility sector leader with over 25 years of experience in program management, energy efficiency engineering, and product strategy. He is a recognized expert in lighting controls and market transformation.
Colleen Harper
Colleen Harper is the Executive Director of the Illuminating Engineering Society. She has extensive leadership experience in association management, professional development, membership, and nonprofit administration.
Andrei Ianos
Andrei Ianos has a career dedicated exclusively to smart lighting solutions. Having held key positions at industry leaders like Fifth Light Technology, Eaton, and Cooper Lighting Solutions, he brings deep technical insight to the evolving smart building space
Jared Smith
Jared Smith is the 2026 President of the Illuminating Engineering Society and manages the Buildings Electrical Department at CBCL Limited in Halifax. His consulting work spans lighting, power, energy, and building systems. At JDRF Electromag Engineering, he leverages autonomous controls and machine learning to eliminate every technical, financial, and operational barrier to energy efficiency
Zach Suchara
Zach Suchara is an award-winning lighting designer, registered architect, founding principal of Photon Lighting Design, and Chair of the Board of Directors for Nightlab, producer of the Portland Winter Light Festival.
Shaun Darragh
Shaun Darragh is an award-winning lighting designer and educator with nearly forty years of experience in architectural lighting, daylighting, sustainability, lighting controls, and design education.
Victor Quezada
Victor Quezada is a Principal and Architectural Lighting Team Lead at AES Lighting by AES Engineering in Vancouver. He has specialized in lighting design since 2008 and has received numerous lighting design awards.
Hotel
Hotel Reservations
The Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront is offering a special hotel rate for IES Event attendees.
Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
1133 W Hastings St, Vancouver, BC
Why Attend
Conference Highlights
Sponsorship
Sponsorship Opportunities
Platinum Supporter
$5,000
Includes prominent logo placement, speaker mention, swag opportunity, and support for speaker travel and registration.
Gold Supporter
$2,500
Includes company logo and name displayed on printed and digital materials, signage, website, and speaker mention.
Silver Supporter
$1,500
Includes company logo and name displayed on printed and digital materials, signage, and website.
778-887-3752
president@vancouver.ies.orgCut-off date for inclusion in printed documentation: September 15, 2026.
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Join us for AEFI Vancouver 2026 for education, networking, and professional development with leaders from across the lighting and built environment industries.
