Join the greatest network of illumination experts in the world
Join the world's premier network of illumination experts! By becoming a member of IES, you'll connect with industry leaders, access exclusive resources, and benefit from valuable networking opportunities that will elevate your career in lighting science and design.
Shaping the Future of Lighting Design
Since its establishment in 1906, IES members have been at the forefront of advancing lighting science and design.
With a legacy of technical innovation, they continue to drive the profession forward, offering opportunities for education, collaboration, and global networking. Through dedication to ethical standards and advocacy, IES fosters continuous growth in the lighting industry and beyond.
Unlock Exclusive Perks
Discover the Benefits of IES Membership
Unlimited Access to Webinars & Earn CEUs
Enjoy on-demand and live webinars with CEUs to maintain your certifications and stay updated on the latest in lighting.
Exclusive Lighting Standards & Research
Access IES standards, technical papers, and research to stay informed and enhance your lighting expertise.
Networking & Leadership
Connect with leaders, expand your network, and take leadership roles within IES to shape lighting's future.
Discounts on Events & LightFair
Save on IES events, including LightFair and the Lighting Conference. Network, innovate, and gain industry insights.
Grants & Scholarship Programs Available
The IES offers a variety of grants and scholarships designed to support professionals and students in the lighting industry.
These financial resources help foster the development of the next generation of lighting experts by providing access to education, research, and career-building opportunities. Explore available grants and scholarships to support your journey in the lighting field.
Flexible Membership Options
Become a Member
Individual Membership
For individuals interested in lighting and IES’s mission. Gain full access to benefits but without eligibility for Board or Committee Chair roles.
* For an IES Member Grade only
* For an IES Member Grade only
- Access to IES education & learning
- Full access to IES benefits
- Take advantage of IES section & event networking
- Required in order to apply for and use the IES designation*
* For an IES Member Grade only
$240
Per Year
Sustaining Memberships
Organizational Membership
Tailored for companies and institutions. Receive benefits like access to the Lighting Library®, employee discounts, and promotional opportunities.
- Access to the Lighting Library®
- Discounted employee memberships
- Promotional opportunities at IES events
- Tax-deductible dues (US only)
Not Sure Where to Start?
Click the link below to view all Membership levels, or get in touch with our staff to learn more about membership benefits or explore special discounts for Students, Emerging Professionals, and for Emerging Countries.
Explore All Member GradesWelcome Lighting Professional
When you join the IES, you obtain access to a wealth of educational resources, publications, content and standards to advance your professional knowledge. As a member, you are part of a peer-based community, and gain opportunities to build your professional network and enrich your leadership skills.
New Member Benefit!
The IES Illuminance Selector tool allows you to search for any light level recommendation, any time!
NEW! Add access to the Illuminance Selector for $50 at the time of joining or renewing membership (that’s a 50% discount!).
Exclusive Content & Education
- Unlimited Live Webinars
- CEUS
- LD+A Magazine
- LEUKOS
- New Standards
Leadership & Volunteerism
- Society Support Committees
- Technical Committees
- Section Leadership and Committees
- IES Board of Directors
- Research Projects
Networking Opportunities
- Local Section Membership
- Global Membership Directory
- In-Person Events
- Virtual and Hybrid Events
Preferential Pricing
- Lighting Library Subscription
- IES Society-Level Events
- Light Fair
- On-Demand CEUs
- Educational Courses
Education
Enhance your knowledge with a wide variety of webinars and courses available for all skill levels. IES members receive free unlimited webinars and discounted CEUs.
Content
Get the latest industry intelligence, most relevant standards, technical updates, trends, and news. IES membership includes LD+A Magazine and substantial savings on the Lighting Library.
Leadership
Gain valuable leadership skills by becoming a mentor, volunteering for a committee, participating on your local section’s board of managers, or presenting your research at one of our many events.
Networking
Access a community of peers and build lifelong friendships through your local section, Society events, and our global membership directory, available exclusively to IES members.
Sam koerbel
Founder, Lytei
❝What separates the IES from other lighting societies is the breadth of professionals that make up its membership. The IES will give you access to a network of like-minded people that can help you learn and grow, both professionally and personally.❞
David L. DiLaura
Professor and Educator, IES Medal Award Recipient
❝The IES has connected me with a community of individuals with varied backgrounds, skills, professional experiences, and goals, ultimately deepening my view of lighting and providing me with a pathway to contribute to society.❞
What type of membership is right for you?
Whether you are an individual looking to expand your knowledge and your network, or an organization in need of multiple logins to our Lighting Library of standards, our membership options provide you and your organization with the flexibility to select the membership level that best suits your needs and allows you to maximize your access to IES resources and benefits.
Be a graduate from a 4-year, or longer, accredited college or university curriculum related to the science or art of illumination and an active professional in the field of lighting for at least 5 years (4 years if LC).
Obtained a degree from an accredited, 4-year college or university and made a valuable contribution to the science or art of illuminating engineering or its literature.
Minimum of 10 years in the practice or teaching of illumination. 5 of 10 years must be in a professional capacity. (LC only 8 years.)
Made exceptionally valuable contribution to the science or art of illuminating engineering or to its literature.
IES memberships are non-transferable.
We welcome and encourage all individuals to join as an associate member regardless of memberships or certifications they may hold with other organizations.
$240 USD
Per year from join or renewal date
An individual interested in the field of illumination and the mission of the Society.
- Applicants for admission or transfer to Associate shall be interested in the mission of the Society and shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
- Associates shall be entitled to all current privileges but shall not serve on the Board or as a Committee Chair.
IES memberships are non-transferable.
For those who are ready to enter the lighting industry, becoming an EP is a rewarding way to jump-start your career while having a lot of fun in the process.
$120 USD
Per year from join or renewal date
An Emerging Professional (EP) is an individual who is employed in the lighting industry but has less than 5 years of experience in the lighting industry. EPs shall be entitled to all current privileges and benefits of the Society, but shall not serve on the Board or as a Committee Chair.
EPs are the future of lighting! Emerging Professionals have access to a wide array of resources including: A chance to engage with the Emerging Professionals Committee, mentorship opportunities with industry professionals, the chance to be highlighted in LD+A Magazine, and Emerging Professional Day at IES’s Annual Conference.
($75 USD for those from Emerging Countries)
IES memberships are non-transferable.
We see the future of lighting in students and hope you’ll join IES as a Student Member!
$32 USD
Per year from join or renewal date
A student currently enrolled in an accredited degree or vocational program related to the field of illumination. Transcript required with application submission.
Student members receive the benefits of the society, but can currently not serve on the Board or as a Committee Chair.
Students have access to grants and scholarships, mentorship opportunities, and the ability to attend national events. Students also have access to societal sections made up of lighting industry professionals.
IES memberships are non-transferable.
As the IES looks to inspire growth in the lighting industry and become a more inclusive Society, it is essential that we consider our membership structure from the global perspective. It has become increasingly evident that our current membership dues rates are not attainable for some individuals outside of North America, and reduced membership dues are necessary to address the needs of lighting professionals living and working in Emerging Countries as defined by the World Bank (specifically for those categorized as Low-income and Lower-middle-income economies).
IES memberships are non-transferable.
The Sustaining Membership is for companies, institutions, and other organizations regardless of staff size or operational budget. Select the Sustaining Member level that best meets the needs of your organization and start maximizing the services and benefits provided by the IES for your company and your employees. Benefits include access to education and the new Lighting Library®, discounted memberships and attendances to society level events and conferences, promotion of your company on our website, at our annual events, and in the award-winning LD+A magazine. In addition, a portion of the Sustaining Membership dues are tax deductible (US only).
IES memberships are non-transferable.