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IESANZ is the Illuminating Engineering Society of Australia and New Zealand, branded on its site as "IES: The Lighting Society." Its stated purpose is to promote the art and science of lighting, covering both daylight and electrical sources. It is a professional society rather than a product vendor or regulator: the site is organized around membership, a member directory, events and webinars, endorsed training courses, and resources for lighting professionals.
Who it serves
The site describes its audience as people working in or around lighting across the building and construction sectors. Based on the page content, that includes:
- Engineers and builders
- Designers and architects
- Lighting professionals
- Educators and students
- People involved in developing or regulating lighting policy
If you need lighting expertise rather than general information, the site points to a corporate member directory so you can find a member in your area.
What you can do on the site
The homepage groups its main functions into a few clear paths:
| Goal | Where to start |
|---|---|
| Find a lighting expert or supplier | "Find a member" — search corporate members by area |
| Join the society | "Become a member" — benefits overview and application |
| Manage an existing membership | Member Hub login (update directory listing and details) |
| Learn or teach | Resources, publications and webinars for lighting professionals |
| Attend events | Upcoming events and webinars listing |
| Take a course | Endorsed short and longer training courses |
| Find funding | Scholarships |
Membership and the Member Hub
The site distinguishes between visitors and members. Members log in to the Member Hub to update their directory listing and membership details. Non-members are directed to a "Become a member" path that explains membership benefits and starts an application. The page does not state pricing or whether any content requires payment, so treat cost and access terms as things to confirm during the application process rather than assuming they are free.
Training and accreditation
IESANZ describes its lighting courses as "industry leading" and "Nationally Accredited," and says they are popular with both new and experienced professionals. It splits them into endorsed short courses and endorsed longer courses. The stated appeal is cross-disciplinary: engineers, builders, designers, architects, lighting professionals, and those working on lighting policy. If you are choosing between a short and a longer course, the deciding factors are usually how much prior lighting knowledge you have and whether you need a formal qualification or just targeted upskilling — the site itself does not publish a comparison of outcomes.
Regional structure
The society organizes activity by region, which matters if you are looking for local events or nearby members:
- New South Wales & ACT
- New Zealand
- Queensland
- South Australia and Northern Territory
- Victoria and Tasmania
- Western Australia
When IESANZ is the right starting point
Use IESANZ if you want to find a lighting professional or corporate member, join a lighting society, access webinars and publications, or enroll in accredited lighting training. It is less useful if you need consumer product reviews or retail pricing — the site is built around professional membership and education, not commerce.