The New York City Section of the Illuminating Engineering Society – (IESNYC) has announced the main sponsors and partners for their Control This! 2011 event in NYC on Thursday, October 20th. As the official host of the event, IESNYC proudly announces the support of a growing list of sponsors including Wattstopper as this year’s Presenting Sponsor following the success of their participation in last year’s inaugural event. Platinum Sponsors include: Acuity Brands Controls, Osram Sylvania, Crestron Electronics, Philips Controls, E:cue Lighting Controls.

"We are extremely honored to have the support of such great companies in support of controls and energy management education," said event sponsor co-chairs, Brian Smith and Shaun Fillion. "We are encouraged that every person who will attend this event will have the opportunity to meet with today’s leading manufacturers to learn about the latest advancements in this ever expanding technology."

Control This! 2011 will be held at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City with Exhibit Hours from 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Educational CEU Accredited Presentations beginning at 12:00 p.m. thru 7:00 p.m. On-line registration is open at www.controlthis.org with discounted admission for IES, DLF, USGBC NY Upstate Chapter and Urban Green members as well as Lighting Controls Association members. Students are encouraged to attend as a complimentary guest with preregistration and ID. To register, simply visit www.controlthis.org for details on registration, speakers and specific sessions.