Come join the IES for our first event to kick off the 2020-2021 season!
This will be an outdoor lighting tour that will be hosted at the University of Alberta Botanic Gardens, October 21st. This event is a safe opportunity for social networking as well as an informative presentation on how exterior lighting was used to showcase the Aga Khan Garden and front entrance area.
Come support our local IES section while we socialise and kick off another great, but socially distanced season!
Who Should Attend?
This event is open to anyone in the local electrical industry who is interested in a fun and informative networking event. Engineers, architects, designers, electrical wholesalers, electrical contractors, lighting agents, and anyone else interested in learning more about how to use specialised exterior lighting practices are encouraged to help support the event.
Schedule
6:30 PM – Registration
7:00 PM – Outdoor Lighting Tour, hosted by the lighting designers of the gardens
8:30 PM – Short farewells
Details
As the lighting event is outdoors, you are not required to wear a mask, but we do encourage bringing one with you in case the recommended 6’ social distancing is not able to be maintained. All attendees will be required to hand sanitise prior to the lighting tour. Please meet inside the front entrance of the garden (outdoors) after checking in.
Trina Larsen and Chris Barr will go through the lighting within the Aga Khan Gardens and entrance, and discuss how they implemented certain light fixtures to highlight or showcase the different gardens/features. Questions are encouraged throughout this tour.
Food & Drinks
A small snack and non-alcoholic beverage will be provided for this tour.
Please send us a message if you have any dietary restrictions so that we may accommodate.
What to Bring
Weather-appropriate clothing
Mask (required)
FAQs
Can I use my IES membership for a discount?
No membership discount for this event. General Admission only.
What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?
Free parking is available at the University of Botanic Gardens. There is no public transport to the gardens. More information is available here.
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
No, but please check in during registrations when you arrive.
Is my registration fee or ticket transferable?
Yes, please ensure to inform a local IES board member.
Is it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn't match the person who attends?
Yes.
COVID-19 Caution
In light of current COVID-19 infection rates and recommendations put forth by AHS for the Edmonton region, we have decided to make masks mandatory at this event. These additional precautions are meant to keep our attendees safe. If you have pre-existing medical conditions that prevent you from wearing a mask, please let us know.
Please do not attend if you have a fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose or shortness of breath, have travelled outside of Canada within the last 14 days, or are a close contact of a person who has tested positive for COVID-19.
If you feel any flu-like symptoms prior to the event, please let us know, and stay home. Your ticket will be refunded in full.
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We hope you can make it!
Cheers,
IES Edmonton