Connected Lighting: Lighting Beyond Illumination
1 AIA LU/ HSW Credits Available
Cost: $25.00
2:00pm-3:00pm
Introductory/Intermediate
SPEAKER
Rahul Shira, Genlyte Solutions – A Signify Business
As LEDs reached major penetration and continue to do so in many application areas, legislation requirements for controls will ultimately drive their adoption for general lighting in commercial spaces. This seminar explores how controls will drive the value of lighting far beyond illumination to connect people to the very spaces they inhabit and enable “the internet of things” indoors and out.
Why this topic is of interest
Learn how lighting systems will evolve to enable big data to drive value beyond energy savings and contribute to enhanced worker productivity, asset management, resource allocation and, most importantly, space utilization and optimization. Discover how connected lighting will deliver change to enable us to sense, anticipate and respond to the surrounding world by enabling indoor positioning, location-based services and decision-making utilizing real-time data.
Key Takeaways
- Understand key trends and drivers for lighting controls and connected lighting
- Learn concepts of connectivity from digital through dynamic/automated control to future-ready systems integration
- Predict how scalable lighting and integrated building system infrastructures will empower the internet of things indoors and out
SPEAKER
Rahul Shira
Senior Product Manager – Controls, Software & IoT
Signify (formerly Philips Lighting)
Rahul is a seasoned expert in the digital lighting controls industry, with over 15 years of experience driving innovation at the intersection of technology, energy efficiency, and smart building solutions. Since joining Signify (formerly Philips) in 2009, Rahul has held strategic roles across engineering, product management, and marketing—shaping the evolution of connected lighting systems.
In his current role, Rahul leads the Controls, Software, and IoT Product & Market Strategy for Signify’s Genlyte business, where he focuses on developing scalable platforms that unlock deep energy savings, improve customer experience, optimize operations, and deliver actionable data insights.
Rahul’s passion for intelligent lighting began with his research at the California Lighting Technology Center (CLTC), where he explored advanced digital control strategies and communication protocols as part of his Master’s thesis. He holds a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Davis, and an MBA from IE Business School.
Today, Rahul brings a unique perspective that blends deep technical expertise with market foresight—helping the industry reimagine how lighting can drive value in the connected built environment.