In celebration of LIGHTFAIR International’s 20-year Anniversary, its two historic Masters’ courses will be offered free of charge to LFI 2009 attendees and exhibitors registered for the Exhibit Hall or LFI courses– based on generous support provided by Acuity Brands Lighting, Osram Sylvania, Amerlux Lighting Solutions and MechoShade Systems.

COURSE #1: 20 Years of Light and Lighting: A Look at the Recent Past with Lessons for the Future MASTERS course #L09M01 Wednesday, May 6, 2009 - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Master: Dave Dilaura, LC, FIES, AAAS, Acuity Brands Lighting

Special financial sponsorship provided by Acuity Brands Lighting and OSRAM Sylvania.

COURSE #2: Celebrating the History of the Independent Lighting Designer MASTERS course # L09M02 Wednesday, May 6, 2009 - 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Panel of Masters: Howard Brandston, FIES, Hon. FCIBSE, FIALD, PLDA, MSLL, LC, MM Brandston & Co. Ray Grenald, FIES, FIALD, FAIA, LC, Grenald Waldron Associates David Mintz, FIESNA (Emeritus), FIALD Sonny Sonnenfeld, IES, USITT, Creative Studio Designs William Warfel,IES, IALD, USITT, LC, Warfel Lighting & Theater Design Moderators: Addison Kelly, IES, IALD, US Lighting Consultants William Maiman, IES, DLF, MechoShade Systems

Special financial sponsorship provided by MechoShade Systems and Amerlux Lighting Solutions.

WHERE: Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York, NY WHO: Open to LFI 2009 attendees and exhibitors registered for the Exhibit Hall or LFI courses on a first-come, first-come basis. Masters’ course(s) must be selected as part of LFI registration to attend.

OF NOTE: Attendees must register for these sessions and seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

HOW: Registration via the official LFI website at www.lightfair.com.