MEET THE SPONSORS
We are pleased to announce that the 2026 IESANZ Conference will be sponsored and partnered by the companies listed below.
We thank them for their support of the lighting industry and ask that you support them whenever possible.
PLATINUM CONFERENCE SPONSOR
PLATINUM GALA AWARDS DINNER (UNIQUE PLATINUM SPONSOR)
Founded in 1928 and operating in New Zealand since 1936, Thorn Lighting is a globally recognised name in professional LED lighting, supplying high-quality indoor and outdoor solutions to contractors, specifiers, and end users. As part of the Zumtobel Group, Thorn brings world-class innovation and sustainability credentials to the New Zealand market for the last 90 Years.
Our extensive portfolio of products and technologies ensure that we can meet the needs of all applications, including education, health and care, urban life and architectural, sport, office, retail, road and tunnel. Our unrivalled expertise and easy-to-use products can also be found in the ThornEco range which offers economical luminaires for the wholesale market.
Thorn Lighting’s knowledgeable people provide best-in-class support for customers, whether that’s electrical contractors, installers, specifiers, end users, municipalities, lighting designers or planners.
SUPPORTING SPONSOR
Gess Ltd is a specialist designer, fabricator and distributor of streetlighting columns and infrastructure, recognised for its strong engineering capability and technical depth. Our work extends beyond conventional streetlighting into sports lighting, telecommunications, utility poles and high-quality decorative solutions supporting urban and subdivision development across New Zealand.
We have delivered on a range of landmark and nationally significant projects, including Te Kaha Stadium in Christchurch, Go Media Stadium in Auckland, the Henderson, Drury and Paerata train stations, Westhaven Marina, and key Auckland corridors such as Quay Street and Albert Street. Gess has also contributed to major NZTA programmes, including SH16, the SH1 Southern Corridor Improvements and Hamilton Bypass, and is a trusted partner to Auckland Airport, including the International terminal upgrade and Southern Park & Ride.