New York, New York — AKLD Lighting Design, a leading innovator in lighting design, proudly announces that its President, Anne Kustner took the stage at LEDucation 2025 as a featured panelist, joining renowned lighting experts Carla Bukalski and Andrea Wilkerson for a dynamic discussion on one of the industry’s most pressing but under-discussed topics: maintainability challenges in lighting design.

With the event theme centered on meaningful engagement, this year’s LEDucation conference delivered on all fronts. According to media sponsor Al Uszynski, Publisher of Inside Lighting, “the feedback was overwhelmingly positive — not just for the high attendance, but for the depth and value of conversations. Even exhibitors in less prominent locations reported steady, high-value interactions, leaving attendees energized with fresh insights and new connections to propel their businesses forward.”

During the panel discussion, Anne brought sharp focus to a hidden pain point in lighting systems: driver lifespan.

“We all realize that drivers are the first thing to fail—the driver is now the new light bulb. Yet, driver life is rarely, if ever, noted on specification sheets. So, manufacturers, do you know your driver’s life expectancy?” Anne asked, urging the industry to push for greater transparency and accountability.

The panel sparked lively discussion among attendees, many of whom left with a renewed commitment to sustainable, long-lasting solutions in lighting.