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The Designers Lighting Forum of New York is proud to announce its versatile speaker line up and also notify attendees that event registration for “LEDucation 7” is officially open. As the premier lighting event dedicated to advancing the education of the lighting community, LEDucation 7 will take place in New York City on Wednesday, March 20, 2013.We have a very diverse line up of educational sessions for this year’s led streetlight market segment event.” commented Speaker Chair, Wendy Kaplan of Feelux Lighting. “We have industry experts leading informative discussions on the new ZHAGA standard and how this new tool can help address the new NEMA Standards for dimming. We also have a variety of presentations that can help attendees learn to work more efficiently and effectively with LED technology in their projects from both a design perspective, as well as a controls platform. And as our LEDucation tradition continues, we continue to provide attendees with the latest information on meeting and addressing code compliance and standards”
The annual educational expo hosted by the DLFNY has gained a regular following over the years and continues to attract record crowds with an attendance of over 2,200 in 2012. All sessions are eligible for Continuing Education Units (CEU) and are scheduled in four different sessions during the day starting at 10:30 a.m.. In conjunction with the seminars, a special exposition is available for attendees to view the latest LED luminaires, controls and energy efficient designs and advancements from over 150+ leading LED manufacturers. Due to the growing popularity of the annual expo and seminars, event officials have expanded the exhibit hall for 2013 in a new location the Penn Plaza Pavilion located on the first floor of the Hotel Penn Plaza.

Greg Galluccio from Leviton Manufacturing will provide an overview of the Zhaga Standard, an industry-wide cooperation aimed at enabling the interchangeability of LED light sources that was comprised from over 200 of the most influential lighting companies around the globe. Its mission is to create specifications for interchangeability of components in LED lighting applications. This session will provide an opportunity to learn more about Zhaga, its specifications, its progress to date, and how companies can take advantage of led high bay light work. Lindsay Stefans from Philips Lighting will provide details on how Zhaga can be used to specifically address NEMA standards for SSL7 Phase Cut Dimming.