LEDucation turns 20 this year, and Westgate Manufacturing will be there.
On April 14 and 15, the lighting industry's most anticipated annual gathering returns to the New York Hilton Midtown. LEDucation 2026 marks two decades of bringing together the professionals who shape how spaces are lit (architects, lighting designers, engineers, distributors, and contractors) under one roof to see what's next.
With over 400 exhibitors spread across four exhibition halls and more than 40 accredited educational sessions, this year's event is shaping up to be one of the largest yet. And Westgate Mfg will be right in the middle of it at Booth GB-525 in the Grand Ballroom.
What's New at LEDucation This Year
One of the biggest changes for 2026 is the introduction of **Designer Hours**, a dedicated window on Tuesday, April 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. where the exhibition halls are open exclusively to lighting designers, architects, interior designers, landscape architects, and engineers. It's a quieter, more focused environment designed for in-depth conversations with exhibitors before the halls open to all registered attendees at 11:30 a.m.
For specifiers and designers who want meaningful face time without fighting through peak-hour traffic, this is a welcome addition. If that describes you, make Booth GB-525 one of your early stops.
Why LEDucation Matters
Trade shows come and go, but LEDucation has earned its reputation for a reason. Born out of a 2006 collaboration between the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) and the Designers Lighting Forum of New York (DLFNY), the event has been organized by DLFNY since its first edition in 2007. It operates as a nonprofit, with proceeds funding scholarships and educational programs for the next generation of lighting professionals. The conference programming covers everything from sustainability and energy codes to emerging technologies and controls, with CEU credits available for many sessions.
It's also one of the few events where you can see products from hundreds of manufacturers side by side, ask questions directly to the people who built them, and walk away with real answers for active projects. Pre-register at https://leducation.org/registration/
What to Expect at the Westgate Mfg Booth
We're bringing the full breadth of our product lines to New York, from architectural indoor and outdoor fixtures to commercial-grade solutions built for the projects you're working on right now.
Here's what our team will be ready to walk you through:
Our newest product releases: We’ve been busy. Our 2026 lineup brings smarter features, cleaner installs, and more flexible control options across a wide range of applications. Some of our most exciting additions are best experienced in person.
Fresh solutions worth a closer look: Revolutionary linear outdoor pole lighting solutions, beam angle adjustable spotlights and track lights.
A few things we’re especially excited about: New options that offer more versatility, easier specification, and modern unique designs that solve real-world challenges in ways you may not expect.
More importantly, our product specialists will be on-site to talk through real project applications, not just hand you a spec sheet. Whether you're working on a renovation, retrofit, new construction project, or outdoor installation, we’d love to help you discover the right solution.
If you're attending, make Booth GB-525 a priority. Bring a project, a challenge, or a spec you’re struggling with, We’ll help you solve it on the spot.
We'll see you in New York.
