2025 Fall Technology Meeting
ATTEND THE WORLD’S PREMIER AVIATION LIGHTING TECHNOLOGY MEETING AT THE SHERATON PITTSBURGH AT STATION SQUARE!
October 19th to 23rd, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA
Please accept this invitation to join the largest gathering of dedicated airport lighting professionals, including FAA and State aviation officials, airport electrical maintenance specialists, consulting engineers, and aviation lighting equipment manufacturers at the 2025 Fall Technology Meeting in Pittsburgh this October!
Please see the preliminary agenda for more information on our meeting this fall. You can also browse past meeting content.
Watch our promo video below to discover the value and impact of attending the Fall Technology Meeting!
Pricing
Registration Details
Select your registration and join us in the STEEL City!
Attendee Registration
Typical registration per attendee
$950
/ early registration
$1050
/ regular registration
$1150
/ late registration
Admission, all meals, break and receptions (including banquet)
Day Show Entry
Technical Presentations
See below for deadline dates for registration type and cancellation fees per registration
Exhibitor Registration
Typical registration for exhibitor
$1775
/ early registration
$1875
/ regular registration
$1975
/ late registration
Includes Day Show Booth plus Technology Meeting Attendee Registration for One (1). All other booth personnel must register for the conference.
Admission, all meals, break and receptions (including banquet)
Day Show Entry
Technical Presentations
See below for deadline dates for registration type and cancellation fees per registration
Retiree Registration
We are pleased to provide below-cost registration, especially for IESALC retired members. This is intended for those who have retired from the aviation lighting industry as a way to maintain our connection with them!
$850
/ early registration
$950
/ regular registration
$1050
/ late registration
Admission, all meals, break and receptions (including banquet)
Day Show Entry
Technical Presentations
See below for deadline dates for registration type and cancellation fees per registration
Meals & Receptions for Guest of Paid Attendee Only
This is the registration option for those interested in attending as a guest or spouse of another full-registrant, and enjoying meals and events with the conference. It is not intended for those who plan to join us for sessions throughout the week.
Note: This will be available once the Guest/Spouse Program is available.
$650
/ early registration
$750
/ regular registration
$850
/ late registration
Admission, all meals, break and receptions (including banquet)
Day Show Entry
Excludes: Technical presentations and any day tours/social tours. For that, see “social guest tours,” below
See below for deadline dates for registration type and cancellation fees per registration
Deadline dates for registration and cancellation fees
| Registration Type | Deadline |
| Early Registration | Ends August 31st (5pm EST) |
| Regular Registration | September 1st to October 1st (5pm EST) |
| Late Registration | After October 1st (5pm EST) |
| Cancellation Fees | Deadline |
| $100 | Before August 1st |
| $200 | August 1st to October 1st |
| Sorry, no refunds | After October 1st |
Pricing
Additional Function Details
Banquet only, golf outing, and social guest tours. Let us know if you are coming!
Banquet Only on Oct 23rd
Attend the banquet only, must register by Oct 1st due to limitations in space.
Join us on the Rivers!
Gateway Clipper Fleet
Thursday, Oct 23rd, 6-9PM
$200
/ per person
Admission to the banquet
NO other meal or event functions are included
Cancellation fees per registration: $100 before Oct 1st, after Oct 1st, NO REFUNDS.
Golf Outing
Coming soon!
Coming soon!
Social Guest Tour
Coming Soon!
Excludes: Any technical presentations, meals, receptions, day show, or banquets
- Technical Presentations
- Day Show
- Day Show Rules
- Corporate Sponsorship
- Awards Nominations
- Donate Door Prizes
- Area Attractions
- Golf Outing
- Social Guest Tours
- Hotel & Travel
- 5K Run Event
Technical Presentations
As the world’s premier aviation lighting Technology Meeting, professionals from around the world gather to present information on numerous topics pertaining to airfield lighting. A broad range of topics will be presented at this year’s IESALC Technology Meeting, including technical presentations and group discussions pertaining to many of the following topics:
- Effective airfield electrical construction methods
- Visual enhancements to airfield lighting
- Energy savings for ramp lighting
- Solid State Lighting, LED technology
- Latest technologies for airfield lighting equipment
- Updates from FAA Officials on changes to procurement requirements, Advisory Circulars and FAA Technical Center Research
- Maintenance techniques for airfield lighting systems
- Airfield lighting safety
- National Electrical Code applications
- Real world LED lighting test programs
- eVTOL and aircraft facilities
- Developing airfield engineering/maintenance/construction talent
- New lighting and NAVAID technology
If you are interested in presenting a technical paper at the Fall 2025 IESALC Technology Meeting, please contact: vice-chair@iesalc.org.
SESSION MODERATORS
If you would like to be a Session Moderator, please contact: vice-chair@iesalc.org.
21st Annual Day Show
The Day show will be held on Wednesday afternoon, October 22nd, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Your registration will be completed when we receive your payment in full.
Attendees of this year’s IES Aviation Lighting Committee’s Technology Meeting are invited to exhibit the products of their company at the 21th Annual Day Show, in conjunction with the conference, at the Sheraton Station Square on Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025.
Registration as an exhibitor in the Day Show includes registration for the conference for one (1) participant. Additional booth personnel must be registered for the conference.
2024 Exhibitors
| FAIAS Lighting Products | HEICO Fastening Systems | Omni Site |
| Musco Lighting | Multi Electric Manufacturing | Intertek |
| Jaquith Industries | Lumacurve Airfield Signs | MALMS Navaid Incorporated |
| Airport Improvement Magazine | Sapphire Technical Solutions | Monroe Integro |
| ADB Safegate | Nord-Lock Group | |
| Grp Iluminacion | Elite Electronic Engineering | |
| Millerbernd Manufacturing | Airport Lighting Company | |
| Hughey & Philips | H.B. Fuller | |
| MCB Industries | Hali-Brite | |
| Lindsay Precast | Eaton Crouse Hinds Airport Lighting Products | |
| D.S. Brown | BrightPortal Resources | |
| GBA Components | Rural Electric | |
| ams OSRAM | TKH Airport Solutions | |
| Avlite | Patriot Taxiway Industries | |
Exhibitor’s Prospectus
Rules & Regulations:
*** Please click Day Show rules button above for rules *** Acceptance will be required at checkout.
Exhibit space is limited and we cannot guarantee that all requests for booth space will be granted. Early registration is recommended.
Booth spaces are to be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Exhibit space will not be allotted until payment in full is received.
Exhibitors are limited to one (1) booth per company/organization – multiple booths are not permitted.
Exhibitor Fee:
| With Early Registration – ends 8/31/2025 (5pm EST) | $1775 per booth. |
| With Registration – from 9/1 through 10/1/2025 (5pm EST) | $1875 per booth |
| With Late Registration – after 10/1/2025 (5pm EST) | $1975 per booth. |
Registration as an exhibitor in the Day Show also includes registration for the conference for one participant.
Exhibitors will choose their booth in order of PAID exhibit registration (first-come/first-served). Exhibitors will be able to choose their booth location after payment is received.
Payment:
Sign up online by visiting our registration page (Click Here)
Please contact John Trush for more information: jtrush@askmonroe.com
Day Show Rules
21th Annual Day Show – 2025
EXHIBITOR’S PROSPECTUS
RULES & REGULATIONS
Organizations are invited to exhibit at this years’ IES Aviation Lighting Committee’s Technology Meeting, 21th Annual Day Show at the Sheraton Station Square on Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025.
Exhibitor Fee: 1 booth per Company/Organization – multiple booths not permitted
| With Early Registration – ends 8/31/2025 (5pm EST) | $1775 per booth. |
| With Registration – from 9/1 through 10/1/2025 (5pm EST) | $1875 per booth |
| With Late Registration – after 10/1/2025 (5pm EST) | $1975 per booth. |
Registration as an exhibitor in the Day Show includes registration for the Technology Meeting for one participant. Additional booth personnel must be registered for the Technology Meeting.
Exhibit space is limited and we cannot guarantee that all requests for booth space will be granted. Early registration is recommended.
Booth spaces are to be allocated on First-come, First-served basis. Exhibit space will not be allotted until payment in full is received.
Attendees of the last 3 consecutive IES Aviation Lighting Technology Meeting will be given first opportunity and participants at last year’s Day Show will be given 2nd opportunity for booth space. At the August 15, 2025 cutoff date, booths will be available to all other potential exhibitors.
Exhibitors will choose their booth in order of PAID exhibit registration (first-come/first-served). Exhibitors will be able to choose their booth location sometime after payment is received.
Payment:
Sign up and pay online by visiting our registration page.
Cancellation Fees:
Fee #1
Prior to August 1st
– $100.00
Fee #2
From August 1st through August 31st
– $200.00
Fee #3
No refund for cancellations after September 1st.
No Refund
Written requests for cancellations must be emailed to Aaron Geary vice-chair@iesalc.org by August 31st. Any company canceling after this date will not receive a refund of fees.
EXHIBIT POLICY
In addition to the previous rules, the following criteria apply to the exhibit area.
ALL exhibits must be directly related to the aviation lighting industry.
ALL out-of-pocket expenses incurred due to the exhibit are to be borne by the exhibitor.
On-the-spot solicitation of orders and the acceptance of orders by the exhibitors are to be discouraged.
Exhibitors shall be solely and completely responsible for all exhibits and for any personal or public liability caused by or arising from the exhibitor’s act or omission. Display material must not be bothersome to other exhibitors or attendees. If complaints are received regarding the display, you must remove, turn off, or rearrange the display material.
The IES Aviation Lighting Committee assumes no responsibility for loss or damage to exhibits from any cause.
The exhibitor or exhibitor’s management shall indemnify and hold harmless the IES Aviation Lighting Committee and its’ members for any liability, claims or expenses suffered on account of acts or omissions of the exhibitors.
The exhibitor or exhibitor’s management assumes the entire responsibility and liability for losses, damages and claims arising out of exhibitor’s activities on the Hotel premises and will indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Hotel, its owner and its management company, as well as their respective agents, servants and employees from any and all such losses, damages and claims.
Hotel will not be responsible or liable for any loss, damage or claims arising out of exhibitor’s activities on the Hotel’s premises except for any claims, loss or damages arising directly from the Hotel’s own negligence.
Exhibitors shall refrain from showing ANY product or literature outside of the exhibit area near the Technical Interchange Meeting room.
Inability to hold Technical Interchange Meeting: If the IES Aviation Lighting Committee should be prevented from holding the exhibit program by any cause beyond its control (such as fire, strikes, Acts of God, etc.) or if it cannot permit the exhibitor to occupy his space due to circumstances beyond its control, the IES Aviation Lighting Committee will refund to the participant/exhibitor the amount of the rental paid by the participant/exhibitor, less a proportionate share of the exposition expenses, and the IES Aviation Lighting Committee shall have no further obligation or liability to the participant/exhibitor.
Unoccupied space: The IES Aviation Lighting Committee reserves the right to reassign/rent booths that are cancelled after the cutoff date. The IES Aviation Lighting Committee reserves the right to reassign/rent booths that remain unoccupied due to failure of the participant/exhibitor to show up on the date of the Day Show. Other participants / exhibitors shall in no way infringe upon or take over such unoccupied booths.
Exhibit floor plan: The IES Aviation Lighting Committee reserves the right to modify the exhibit floor plan if necessary.
Exhibit Schedule Wednesday October 22nd 2025
Move-in 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Exhibit Hours 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Cocktail Reception (cash bar) 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Dismantle 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Exhibit Booth Specifications:
10’ wide x 10’ deep.
Each booth space includes:
One 6’ skirted table, two chairs, draped backdrop, sign and side rails.
Electrical service – if desired – is the responsibility of each exhibitor.
Display stands and equipment MUST fit within the confines of the booth. Large pieces of equipment that will not fit in the booth area ARE NOT to be displayed.
NO part of your booth may protrude into the aisle way.
Exhibit Material:
Exhibitors will be advised of where to forward their exhibit material. Unless advised to do so, DO NOT ship exhibit material to the hotel.
An exhibitor package will be forwarded to paid exhibitors in order to make arrangements with the exhibition service company for shipping material to and from the Day Show.
Please contact John Trush for more information: jtrush@askmonroe.com
Corporate Sponsorship
Maximize your visibility at the IESALC 2025 Fall Technology Meeting by becoming a sponsor. Below, you will find the sponsorship opportunities for this year. Please contact Michelle Skinnon at chair@iesalc.org should you have any questions on sponsorship.
It’s your contributions that ensure the annual success of this meeting and this organization. Thank you!
Sponsors for 2024 (Last year)
Sponsorship packages still available!
Double Platinum Level
Atlantic Electric, LLC
City of Charlotte Aviation, and the Charlotte International Airport
Royal Electric Co
Southwire
Platinum Level
ADB Safegate
DACO Construction
Eaton Crouse-Hinds
Garver
HDR Engineering
Monroe Integro
Walls Engineering
Gold Level
Airport Lighting Company
Elite Electronic Engineering
Hughey & Philips
Intertek
Jaquith Industries
Key Engineering Group
Musco Lighting
Stantec
Silver Level
AECOM
AVCON
GBA Components
HellermannTyton
Bronze Level
Aviation Alliance
Meals, Events, and Golf Sponsors
BrightPortal / Patriot Taxiway Industries
DACO Construction
Foth Infrastructure and Environment
Intertek
Jaquith Industries
MALMS Navaid
Avlite/SPX
Option 1: Technical Session Sponsorship
Sponsorship of our technical sessions puts your company front and center at IESALC! See below for a list of the pre-packaged sponsorship opportunities, and if you don’t find exactly what you’re looking for, reach out to Michelle Skinnon (chair@iesalc.org) to customize a package for your organization.
Sponsorship Plans:
| Premier Sponsor | $5,000 | Includes: -Digital logo display between sessions in the conference main session room -Digital logo display at the registration table -Opportunity for a sponsorship “team photo” with your employees in attendance -Opportunity for a company representative to be introduced and help hand out door prizes -Twenty (20) Drink Tickets and the ability to purchase more on site | |
| Double Platinum Level | $3,000 | Includes: -Digital logo display between sessions in the conference main session room -Digital logo display at the registration table -Opportunity for a sponsorship “team photo” with your employees in attendance -Opportunity for a company representative to be introduced and help hand out door prizes -Fifteen (15) Drink Tickets and the ability to purchase more on site | |
| Platinum Level | $2,500 | Includes: -Digital logo display between sessions in the conference main session room -Digital logo display at the registration table -Opportunity for a sponsorship “team photo” with your employees in attendance -Opportunity for a company representative to be introduced and help hand out door prizes -Ten (10) Drink Tickets and the ability to purchase more on site | |
| Gold | $1,750 | Includes: -Digital logo display between sessions in the conference main session room -Digital logo display at the registration table -Opportunity for a sponsorship “team photo” with your employees in attendance -Opportunity for a company representative to be introduced and help hand out door prizes | |
| Silver | $1,250 | Includes: -Digital logo display between sessions in the conference main session room -Digital logo display at the registration table -Opportunity for a sponsorship “team photo” with your employees in attendance | |
| Bronze | $1,000 | Includes: -Digital logo display between sessions in the conference main session room -Digital logo display at the registration table | |
Become a technical session sponsor today!
Option 2: Sponsor a Meal or Event
Your company’s digital logo will be displayed between sessions in the conference main session room. The digital logo will be placed right before the function and removed at the conclusion. A moderator will notify the group before or after the meal, acknowledging the sponsor.
Sponsorship Plans:
| Breakfast | $950 | 3 opportunities | Includes: -Digital logo display between sessions in the conference main session room -Acknowledgment before and after the breakfast |
| Breaks | $850 | 6 opportunities | Includes: -Digital logo display between sessions in the conference main session room -Acknowledgment before and after the break |
| Lunches | $1,250 | 3 opportunities | Includes: -Digital logo display between sessions in the conference main session room -Acknowledgment before and after the lunch |
| Day Show Reception* | $2,500 | Includes: -Digital logo display at the registration table on Day Show day -Opportunity for a sponsorship “team photo” with company representatives in attendance -Acknowledgment before the event -Ten Drink Tickets and the ability to purchase more on site | |
* Wednesday’s lunch sponsorship includes Day Show box lunches
Other sponsorship options are available. Please reach out to Michelle Skinnon at chair@iesalc.org for more information.
Become a meal or event sponsor today!
Award Nominations
Best airport award nominations and Jeff Pace Lifetime Achievement award nominations must be submitted by September 30th for consideration in the annual technology meeting.
Jeff Pace Lifetime Achievement Award Criteria:
Door Prize Donation
The aviation lighting industry is a small, tight-knit industry, and we enjoy celebrating the best manufacturers, airports, and design consultants via some great door prizes. IESALC has a long-standing tradition of giving out door prizes at our fall technology meeting at the end of every break, with a goal of being able to draw everyone’s name from the bowl at least once during the week!
Make sure you bring a business card along to place in the door prize bowl, and bring along some of your company’s best swag for others to enjoy!
Ready to donate some door prizes to give away? This year there are three great ways this year to bring us your door prizes:
Method 1: Bring your door prizes to the registration desk when you pick up your registration package during onsite registration.
Alternatively, you may ship the boxes to the conference via method 2, detailed below:
Method 2: Ship to the hotel
Packages can’t arrive more than 72 business days prior to your arrival. Otherwise, fees will apply.
Hotel shipping address is:
The Sheraton Station Square Hotel
300 West Station Square Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Attn: Your name/arrival date
Receiving Time Lines:
Storage Fees WILL apply if packages arrive more than 72 business days prior to your arrival.
Questions? Email Aaron Geary at vice-chair@iesalc.org.
Things to Do in Pittsburgh
I like the way you think. Come early and stay late and get a few extra fun activities in while you are in town!
Visit https://www.visitpittsburgh.com/ for a great primer on some of the fun things to do that aren’t named “IESALC” while you’re in town.
28th Annual IESALC Golf Tournament
Coming soon!
Social Guest Tours
Coming soon!
Travel
HOTEL INFORMATION
The Sheraton Station Square Hotel
300 West Station Square Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 261-2000
Hotel Room reservations are available through the following link from $189+ tax (currently 14%) from May 28th until Monday, September 29, 2025:
Hotel reservations: Book your group rate for Illuminating Engineering Society Aviation Lighting Committee Technology Meeting Oct 2025. The hotel room block closes on September 29, at which time all rooms return to hotel control and will fill up quickly! For the government group code please contact Michelle Skinnon at chair@iesalc.org.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
AIRLINES
GROUND TRANSPORTATION
Ground Transportation – Fly Pittsburgh
THINGS TO DO
Visit https://www.visitpittsburgh.com/ for a great primer on some of the fun things to do that aren’t named “IESALC” while you’re in town.
IESALC Annual 5k Fun Run
On Wednesday, October 22, 2025, join us before the morning session begins to participate in a 5k fun run*.
5k Event Details
Sponsored by Mark Morley and Ohmega Group, Inc.
* – Note, we encourage running, walking, jogging — even driving to the finish line and making a dramatic finish. Make sure you bring some comfortable shoes to join us on Wednesday during the Fall Technology Meeting!