Welcome to another electrifying episode of the Lighting Controls Podcast! This week, we're joined by industry leaders Jennifer Mason (Regional Sales Manager at QTL and VP of the Designer Lighting Forum of NY) and Nehal Yousef (Chairperson of NYControlled and Sales Manager at Diversified Lighting) for an in-depth conversation on the future of lighting controls and education in New York City.  Topics Covered:- The role of DLFNY and IES in advancing lighting education- Behind the scenes of NYControlled, NYC’s focused lighting controls conference- Insights from previous events and what’s new for 2025 - Spotlight on the hands-on workshop designed for early-career specifiers (0–5 years experience)- Growing interest from integrators, distributors, and manufacturers- The importance of demystifying controls to make them approachable and accessible- Trends in industry involvement, exhibitor expansion, and educational programming- How NYControlled is becoming a central hub for lighting controls learning & networking 📅 Save the Dates: Hands-On Workshop: October 14, 2025 (Limited to 30 attendees!) NYControlled Exhibition: October 15, 2025 at the Metropolitan Pavilion, NYC ✅ Whether you're a lighting designer, engineer, distributor, or just curious about the evolving world of lighting controls, this episode is jam-packed with insights, updates, and inspiration. 🔗 Watch the full podcast to hear how Jennifer and Nehal are shaping the future of lighting controls education—and how you can get involved! #LightingControlsPodcast #NYControl2025 #LightingDesign #DLFNY #LightingEducation #SmartLighting #LightingControls #IndustryEvents #NYCevents #LightingInnovation #NehalYousef #JenniferMason #TechTalks #HandsOnWorkshop #MetropolitanPavilion #LightingSpecifiers Connect with Nehal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nehalmyoussef/ Connect with Jennifer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-mason-78798814/ Sponsor: MaxLite, www.maxlite.com