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The lighting industry of South Africa is represented by the
Illumination Engineering Society of South Africa (IESSA)
South African experts on various topics in the lighting technology field serve on the
CIE international committees responsible for the development of
standards for the different aspects of illumination.
IESSA represents southern Africa internationally and thereby acts as the
National Committee of the CIE (Commition Internationale De L'Eclairage)
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Message from the president
As South Africans, we are blessed with an abundance of natural resources and
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Greg Marcia
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well-developed financial, legal and transportation sectors. The JSE is the 18th largest stock exchange in the world and we have a solid infrastructure supporting the distribution of these resources to the major centres throughout the country.
As is often the case with growth and expansion, energy constraints continue to cause trouble within the South African economy. The adversities within the Eskom power system have, however, led to opportunities and challenges for us within the lighting sector. The seeming lack of support for local manufacturers - due to an apparent feud between the NRCS and the SABS Mark Scheme, and Test House - is a point of extreme concern for the organisation. This is a matter which needs to be addressed urgently with and by the DTI. What this industry needs is a supportive and enabling environment in which to operate. This will encourage growth and job creation within the lighting sector.
Moving closer to home, we are pleased to welcome Connie Jonker to the IESSA office. Connie brings with him a wealth of experience, knowledge and understanding to the organisation which will be invaluable in identifying and addressing challenges within the industry.
As the year draws to a close I would like to personally thank all members, both individuals and corporations, for their continued support. A special mention to those members of our serving committees and the "office" - we appreciate your dedication and service to the organisation. As the frantic year draws to a close - and I imagine that many of you will not get to read this until the Christmas break - I would like to wish you all, wherever you are, a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year. Please travel safely and return refreshed and invigorated.
Greg Marcia
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Ninth IESSA Annual Congress & AGM
The ninth IESSA Annual Congress and AGM will be held at the Indaba Hotel in
Fourways, Gauteng, between 12 and 15 May 2013, and the theme of the congress will be "Freedom in lighting". 
Registration fees paid before 31 March 2013.  Members: R3100 per delegate.
Non-members: R3400 per delegate.
Registration fees paid after 31 March 2013:
Members R3400 per delegate.
Non-members R3700 per delegate.
Should you require accomodation, please and book directly with the Indaba Hotel.
Contact Sharon Thom, Reservations, Tel 011 840-6672.  Accomodation Rates:
Single bed and breakfast: R900.
Double bed and breakfast: R995.
This rate does not include a 1% bed levy.
For further information on this conference, please contact the IESSA PR Committee:
Clive Beeton Carrol Beattie
Chairperson Events Co-ordinator
082 461 3157 083 412 0149
Mark Greenhill Colleen Luh
Papers Committee Exhibition Co-ordinator
079 886 0326 082 552 9459
Richard Longford Mark Botha
Entertainment Media
083 411 2322 076 562 3353
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Call for papers for the IESSA Congress 12 - 15 May 2013
Theme: "Freedom in lighting"
The IESSA council invites all parties who may be interested in presenting papers at this
ninth annual IESSA Congress & AGM to submit synopses of no more than one page to
Mark Greenhill, Tel 011 471-5137, mark.greenhill@philips.com or Daniel Kasper,
Tel 011 238-0067, kasperd@beka.co.za NO LATER than 20 February 2013.
If your paper is selected for presentation, you will be requested to provide a manuscript of no more than 10 pages in length by 1 April 2013 for publication.
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Sponsorship for the IESSA Congress, 12 - 15 May 2013
Those IESSA delegates who managed to attend the congress held at the Cathedral Peak Hotel will remember what a great time was had by all. This could not have been as successful without our fantastic sponsorship from our loyal IESSA members.
We are hoping that you will "come to the party" once more and make this ninth congress as memorable!
We have the following sponsorship on offer: - Exhibition space @ R6000 per stand (3 m x 2 m).
- Lunches, teas, dinners, etc.
Please contact any of your IESSA PR members for further information. Contact Colleen Luh for exhibition space. |
The IESSA Council would like to wish you a happy festive season.
We wish all IESSA members a wonderful and prosperous 2013!  | |
From left to right: Robert Henderson (vice president), Natasha Nel Sakharov (CIE), Gert Hoffman (finance), Trevor Milne (past president), Valdi Pereira (development), Greg Marcia (president) Patrick Stuckie (technology), Clive Beeton (PR) and Harry Fouche (membership).
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Lighting courses to be held in 2013
Introductory Lighting Course (CPD Number IESSA INTRO 002/06)
Two-day course.
Johannesburg: 18 - 19 or 25 - 26 February 2013
Fees for members (R3200) and non-members (R3800) exclude VAT.
Energy Efficiency in Lighting
Two-day course.
Johannesburg: 11 & 12 or 18 & 19 March 2013.
Fees for members (R3200) and non-members (R3800) exclude VAT.
Shop and Retail Lighting (CPD IESSA Retail 005/06)
One-day course.
Johannesburg: 15 April 2013.
Fees for members (R1800) and non-members (R2200) exclude VAT.
Dates are subject to change.
Please email sue@iessa.org.za with any suggestions for courses you would like IESSA to present in 2013. |
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