Total Tech Summit 2022: Featured Speaker
Orlando FL, Oct 26-28, 2022
Glenn Merlin Johnson CEO and Founder of Adaptive Design Group Inc. is a Panelist in CEPro’s Total Tech Summit 2022 in Orlando Florida event on “The Business of Lighting: Digging Deep into Electrical Partnerships, Margins, Design, Product Selection”. Moderator Jason Knott of CEPro, additional panelists are David Weinstein of Lutron Electronics, Gerald Lynch of Systems 7, Joe Borress of Tristar Electric.
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Total Tech Summit 2022: Featured Speaker
Orlando, FL | October 26–28, 2022
Glenn Merlin Johnson, CEO and Founder of Adaptive Design Group Inc., was honored to serve as a featured panelist at CEPro’s Total Tech Summit 2022 in Orlando, Florida — an invitation-only event that brings together leading minds in design, technology, and integration from across the luxury residential industry.
The featured discussion, titled “The Business of Lighting: Digging Deep into Electrical Partnerships, Margins, Design, and Product Selection,” explored the complex reality behind modern lighting design in high-end homes. Rather than focusing solely on aesthetics, the panel addressed the critical business and technical relationships that make sophisticated lighting systems possible — including collaboration with electrical partners, long-term design strategy, product performance, and the economic realities that shape large-scale custom projects.
Glenn shared the perspective of an architectural lighting designer who approaches light as both an art form and a technical discipline. His contribution centered on the importance of intentional design — where lighting is not treated as a commodity, but as a core architectural element that must be engineered, specified, and coordinated with precision. In an environment where many projects are rushed or value-engineered, his insights highlighted the long-term value of thoughtful planning, layered lighting systems, and integrated control strategies.
The panel was moderated by Jason Knott of CEPro and included respected industry leaders such as David Weinstein of Lutron Electronics, Gerald Lynch of Systems 7, and Joe Borress of Tristar Electric. Together, the group explored how meaningful partnerships between designers, integrators, electricians, and manufacturers are essential to delivering exceptional outcomes for today’s most discerning homeowners.
What made this session especially compelling was its practical focus. Instead of theory, the conversation dug into real-world challenges — how to balance artistic vision with technical constraints, how to select products that perform beautifully over time, and how aligned teams can protect both quality and profitability without sacrificing design integrity.
Events like Total Tech Summit reflect the evolving role of lighting in luxury residential design. No longer an afterthought, lighting now sits at the intersection of architecture, technology, and lifestyle — and it requires leaders who understand all three.
If you’re ready to explore how strategic lighting design can elevate your next project, reach out to connect with our team and discover what a truly integrated approach can bring to your home.