Illuminating Engineering Society
The Illuminating Engineering Society (IES), formerly the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA), is an industry-backed, not-for-profit, learned society that was founded in New York City on January 10, 1906. The IES's stated mission is "to improve the lighted environment by bringing together those with lighting knowledge and by translating that knowledge into actions that benefit the public".
| Formation | 1906 |
|---|---|
| Legal status | Not-for-profit organization |
| Purpose | To communicate information on all aspects of good lighting practice |
| Headquarters | New York City, New York, United States |
Membership (2019) | 7,869: 21 |
Official language | English |
President | Billy Tubb |
Vice President | Wilson Dau |
Treasurer | Ira Rothman |
Executive Director | Colleen Harper |
| Website | www |
The Society is still headquartered in New York City, with offices at 120 Wall Street. The IES is divided into approximately 100 local sections.
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