No matter who the audience is, lighting provides the backdrop for important events. Professionals can provide a simple service or a personally tailored light show. If you select your own lighting, give equal attention to effect and grandeur. Conference attendees as well as others realize the importance of fluorescents in our environmentally-conscious world.

Use fluorescent lights for conferences and all other types of events. Showcase lights—fluorescent or otherwise—may provide an energy savings because they cost less money to operate. Fluorescent event and conference lighting fixtures are increasingly popular today and save time, money and the environment while emphasizing the importance lighting has on a competitive market.

The advantage of fluorescent lighting:

1. Fluorescent bulbs last longer than the alternative

2. Compact fluorescent bulbs do not produce as much heat or use as much electricity as incandescent bulbs

3. Fluorescent lighting fixtures fit into any space as they are manufactured in an abundance of shapes, sizes and designs

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Looking for a specific fluorescent light manufacturer or brand?

Purchasing commercial interior light fixtures today is easy for bulk purchases or single items.

I recommend: Bulbs.com is a good choice for the wide selection of suppliers of fluorescent lamps; the site makes it is easy to calculate costs for bulk orders. You may also purchase bulbs from your local hardware store, supermarket or fluorescent lighting wholesaler. One of my favorites is Orchard Supply Hardware. You can support your local retailers by buying your commercial interior light fixtures locally.

Hiring a professional to handle your conference lighting or buying replacements?

Buying conference lighting is easy today. Commercial fluorescent light suppliers provide plenty of information on their websites.

I recommend: LightBulbsDirect has a website with easy navigation to fluorescent lamps and a well-organized section for finding the right replacement bulb. The brands Phillips, GE and Osram/Sylvania are available and selections are organized in a chart format that makes it easy to see and select the appropriate bulb for your commercial interior light fixtures. Professionals can deliver amazing results and provide different fluorescent lights for conferencing. Check Tomorrow's Event Productions for creative lighting possibilities.

Looking for lighting equipment for a conference or special event?

With all of the choices available today, you can save time by hiring a professional to assist with big events. Ask for fluorescent lights. If you are selecting your own lighting, there are a number of choices.

I recommend: LightingUniverse is a good place for fluorescent stage lighting. The selection is searchable, and different flood and black light units are available. I recommend High Energy Lighting for locating special events lighting, such as strobe lights or difficult-to-find items. Searching is rapid fire with photos and descriptions. I recommend Premiere Lighting and Production Company for event lighting rental if you are looking for club or party lighting. Photos and packages help you with choosing selections of lighting equipment for your conference or any event.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Note that lighting conference presentations in certain ways can greatly enhance, or terribly detract from, your company's image and professional appearance, so putting extra effort into your special events lighting is well worth the time.