Exhibitions and trade shows are excellent initiatives for the lighting industry to get brand recognition on an international platform. But will all lighting events give the same outcomes for boosting your business? No, they won’t. So, to get the most attractive deal for your lighting company, you must choose an effective and engaging trade show that attracts the maximum audience. No worries; this guide will help you find that ideal platform.

Here, I have listed the most successful lighting exhibitions and trade shows of 2023 and 2024, as well as upcoming events of 2025 that you can join. So, get ready to plan the best exhibition to attend as a visitor or as an exhibitor:

Lighting Exhibition & Trade Show – Overview

Lighting exhibitions and trade shows are arranged to showcase and demonstrate the latest lighting products and services. It gathers people from the lighting industry, including manufacturers, suppliers, and customers.

Light manufacturing companies from various countries attend lighting exhibitions to add brand value to their company and present their product to the international market. Furthermore, it is an excellent platform for lighting companies to contact international customers. Attending such an event helps a business get better contacts. Besides, they can get to know the competition and bring innovations to their products.

Joining a lighting exhibition and trade show is also a good opportunity for customers. They get all the best lighting brands under a single roof. That is how they can contrast and compare the products of different brands, their used technologies, quality, and pricing. Thus, customers can get the best lighting deals.

Why Should You Attend Light Exhibitions & Trade Shows? – Benefits

Attending an alighting exhibition and trade show benefits both the exhibitor/business and the visitors. These are as follows-

1. Raise Brand Awareness

Trade shows and exhibitions gather thousands of business entrepreneurs and professionals worldwide. And attending such events gives recognition to a brand and creates awareness. It directly impacts the brand’s reputation and helps maximize the ROI.

2. Forge Business Relationship

Light exhibitions and trade shows are a great opportunity to create face-to-face meetings with potential partners — allowing for a chance at a good first impression. So, don’t miss this chance! Give a professional approach to the trade shows so that clients become interested in collaboration.

3. Highly Targeted Leads

Lighting exhibitions and trade shows are excellent platforms for selling your products. All you need to do is present the positive aspects of your products effectively to close a sale. And thus, target your customer and set the deal.

4. Competitor Analysis

A lighting exhibition and trade show exposes the strategies and offerings of the competitor companies in the best way possible. Attending such events allows you to watch what competitors bring to their tables. And thus, it helps you analyze your products’ market and position.

5. Business Idea & Education

Every reputed lighting event arranges seminars and conferences to discuss the latest lighting technologies and innovations. They also include business ideas and guidelines. So, attending a lighting exhibition and trade show will broaden your knowledge about the lighting industry. Plus, it will offer you new business ideas and strategies.

Therefore, you can be assured that it is an excellent decision to attend a lighting exhibition and trade show to shine your lighting business.

Who Organizes The Light Exhibition & Trade Shows?

When it comes to lighting exhibitions, many regional and international organizations arrange lighting exhibitions and trade shows all around the world. However, their main focus is successfully conducting fairs, conferences, exhibitions, and other events.

Among them, Messe Frankfurt is the most prominent name as an exhibition and show organizer. It is the largest and oldest active event organization company. This busty company hosts over 100 events each year. The organizer of upcoming lighting offers, such as GILE-2023, Light + Bright-2024, Light Middle East-2023, etc., is none other than Messe Frankfurt.

Besides, there are many regional organizers, such as the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC). It is an international body that works to create business opportunities for Hong Kong. They are going to organize the upcoming Hong Kong International Lighting Fair 2023. Apart from these, some other reputed lighting exhibitions and trade show organizers are the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), LIGHTEXPO, etc.

Where Are Light Exhibitions/Trade Shows Arranged?

Lighting exhibitions and trade shows occur in many countries/cities worldwide. But the following are the most popular cities where most of the lighting events occur-

• Guangzhou
• Dubai
• Las Vegas
• Hong kong
• Berlin
• Frankfurt
• London
• New York
• Madrid
• Philadelphia

Besides, there are many regions where lighting trade shows are arranged annually. Read the below section to know the best exhibitions and trade shows in detail-

Lighting Exhibition & Trade Show Of 2023

1. Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition-2023

Date Of The Event	June 09, 2023 – June 12, 2023
Location	Canton Fair Complex, China

Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition, GILE, is one of the worth mentioning fairs in the lighting industry. It is the largest light exhibition in Asia, where you can find hundreds of lighting companies.

GILE’s 2023 lighting trade show was held at Canton Fair Complex, China. The theme of GILE-2023 was THINK LIGHT: Envisage The Next Move. It aimed to inspire the lighting industry to see innovations as a turning point for advancement. Lighting technology is undergoing remarkable changes with smart lighting and IoT applications. And the main focus of this fair was to showcase all these innovations to people worldwide. So, the event was an excellent opportunity to learn about the latest lighting technologies, interact with professionals, and more.

Product Category:

• Lighting accessories, components & equipment
• LED technology
• Luminaries

2. Hong Kong International Lighting Fair-2023

Date Of The Event	October 27, 2023 –  October 30, 2023
Location	Hong Kong – Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, China

Hong Kong International Lighting Fair is a great platform to showcase the latest lighting technology and designs. This exhibition is known for its traditional and innovative approach to light showcasing. Further, you will undoubtedly find some fantastic and latest collections regarding light designs here.  The Hong Kong International Lighting Fair 2023 was highly focused on commercial lighting designs. Besides, they had specialists in household lighting, outdoor lighting, parts & components, lighting accessories, and lighting management, design & technology.

The main objective of the organizers was to target the growing demand for innovative and green lighting zones. With this aim, about 1355 exhibitors displayed energy-efficient lighting products and solutions to over 20511 visitors in 2023. The fair’s highlight was the ’Hall of Aurora’. Here, visitors get to find the branded and latest lighting solutions. The trade show also showcased all lighting types, from functional to decoration lighting. Besides, they offered smart lighting solutions with the latest technological trends, software, and management systems.

Product Category:

• Commercial Lighting
• LED Lighting
• LED Essentials
• Residential Lighting
• Smart Lighting & Solutions
• Testing & Certification
• Trade Service & Publication

3. LED EXPO – 2023

Date Of The Event	September 20 – 22, 2023
Location	Thailand

LED Expo, one of the note-worthy lighting exhibitions in Asia, had its 2023 exhibition in Thailand. The event accelerated the Asian lighting industry by providing an innovative hub for lighting manufacturers. They aimed to provide the visitors with a wide range of lighting solutions under a roof. With the theme of ‘Connected lighting for sustainable living’, the exhibition highlighted energy-saving, eco-friendly, smart lighting solutions. In addition, it worked to gather industry professionals to generate sales leads.  In a nutshell, LED Expo-2023 was an excellent opportunity for face-to-face networking, exchanging the latest lighting trends, knowledge sessions, and much more.

Product Category:

• Eco-Friendly lighting
• Energy Efficient Lighting
• Healthcare & Social Care lighting
• Horticulture Lighting
• Human Centric Lighting
• Smart lighting
• Sustainable Lighting

4. CES (Consumer Technology Association) – 2023

Date Of The Event	January 5-8, 2023
Location	Las Vegas

The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas is one of the most popular events for visitors interested in consumer technology. Besides, it is an excellent platform gateway for future events, exhibitions, and trade shows. The CES-2023 was held from the 5th to the 8th of January at the magnificent Las Vegas Convention Center. This event was a gathering of visitors from over 160 countries. It opened up an excellent opportunity to explore lighting technology delivery, media systems, and more.

Besides the lighting industry, this exhibition was a perfect opportunity for the suppliers and developers of other product categories. It was a complete package for developing partnerships to boost sales at 5G connectivity, AI, AR and VR, smart cities, sports, and robotics.

Product Category:

• 5G connectivity
• Artificial intelligence
• Augmented and Virtual Reality
• Smart Cities
• Sports
• Robotics and more

5. Light Middle East- Event for Lighting Designers – 2023

Date Of The Event	January 17-19, 2023
Location	Dubai

The Light Middle East event for lighting designers was held in Dubai from January 17, 2023, to January 19, 2023. It was an excellent opportunity for the entire lighting community to keep up-to-date with the latest lighting designs and technologies. The Light Middle East has an excellent reputation for its successful approach to lighting events. For this reason, it is often compared to the Hong Kong International lighting events.

The exhibition was intended to discover new products and solutions for driving an innovative, safe, secure, and sustainable future. With these themes, Light Middle East opened a wide door for the worldwide lighting business. And like all its previous events, in 2023, the exhibition introduced the latest and the best lighting technologies.

Product Category:

• Decorative Lighting
• Technical Lighting
• Architectural Lighting
• Smart Home & Building Automatic
• Electrical Engineering
• Electric Lamp, Components, And Accessories

6. Lightfair International – 2023

Date Of The Event	May 23 – 25, 2023
Location	New York – Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, NY, USA

Lightfair International is the world’s largest architectural and commercial lighting trade show. Every year, they bring together 500+ exhibitors and over 24,000 guests to introduce innovative lighting solutions.  The Lightfair International 2023 was held between 23 – 25 May 2023 in New York. This event’s primary focus was to deliver smart technology products. It was a vast gathering of thousands of visitors from hundreds of countries.

Product Category:

• Home Decoration Lighting
• Architectural Lighting
• Commercial Lighting and more

7. Lightexpo Africa- 2023

Date Of The Event	January 19 to 21, 2023
Location	Addis Ababa – Millenium Hall, Ethiopia

Africa is an ocean of opportunity for the lighting industry. Lightexpo is the most prominent lighting event in Africa. The trade show of 2023 was organized by the selected Addis Ababa – Millenium Hall, Ethiopia, for the event. The reason for choosing Ethiopia is its fastest economic growth. Plus, it is one of the most developing countries in Africa. This is what makes Ethiopia the best location to arrange this global event.

The Lightexpo Africa- 2023 was a big hit. It offered consumers a wide range of lighting solutions for domestic and commercial purposes. With this intention, they aimed to introduce the African lighting industry to the world. So, it was an excellent offer to contact high-level buyers in Africa. Plus, it gave the best return as an exhibitor and allowed them to enter the African lighting industry.

Product Category:

• Waterfront/Marine lighting
• Automation
• LEDs
• Lighting controls & solutions
• Intelligent controls
• Interior illumination
• Lighting electronic
• Multi-room solutions
• Indoor lights
• Fluorescent / CFL
• Indoor lights and Outdoor Lighting, etc.

8. Warsaw Light Expo – 2023

Date Of The Event	November 7- 10, 2023
Location	Warsaw – Warsaw Expo, Poland

Poland’s largest light exhibition and trade show, Warsaw Light Expo, was held from November 07 to 10, 2023. This four-day-long event provided an excellent experience for the lighting community. It showcased an extensive range of outdoor and indoor lighting product displays here. Professionals, homeowners, business owners, and people from many more industries joined the event.

The exhibitors presented their products live to the customers. This helped them to know market demands and establish valuable business contacts. Again, the visitors found over a hundred companies in one place and

Product Category:

• Exterior Lighting
• Interior Lighting
• Lighting Accessories and Fixtures
• Smart Home

9. IFA (Internationale Funkausstellung) – 2023

Date Of The Event	September 1- 5, 2023
Location	Berlin, Germany

The IFA is the world’s most significant technology marketplace. It is a leading consumer and home electronics trade fair. The location of this event, Berlin, is the heart of the European regional market. The engagement of this city is one of the reasons for attracting the audience to the fair.

IFA provides a comprehensive market overview on an international scale. In fact, it is the focal point for all dealers, buyers, and industry and media experts. And so, it captivates trade visitors from over 130 countries each year.

The IFA-2023 was held in Berlin for five days, from Friday, September 1, to Tuesday, September 5, 2023. The visitors got to see demonstrations of the most recent products and innovations here. Furthermore, they got excellent opportunities to contact the leading brands and uplift their business profile.

Product Category:

• Consumer Electronics
• Lightings
• Electronics & Electricals
• Information Technology
• Photography
• Telecommunications

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10. Interlight Moscow-2023

Date Of The Event	September 1-5, 2023
Location	Expocentre, Russia

Interlight Moscow arranges great light trade shows, welcoming thousands of exhibitors annually. Besides, it has created a history of putting professional events for industry experts. And to repeat this success, they launched their last event on September 1, 2023. It was a five-day long exhibition. It provided an excellent opportunity for lighting businesses to showcase their products. They also presented inspiring ideas on various electrical engineering and automation solutions.

Product Category:

• Technical Lighting
• Decorative Lighting
• Electric Lamps
• Components
• Festive Lighting
• Electrical Engineering
• Building Automation
• Integrated Security System
• Smart Home
• Smart City

Lighting Exhibition & Trade Show Of 2024

(Upcoming)

1. The 31st China (Guzhen) International Lighting Fair

Date Of The Event	October 22-26, 2024
Location	Guzhen Town, Zhongshan City, Guangdong Province, China

The 31st China (Guzhen) International Lighting Fair is going to be held on Oct. 22-26, 2024, with the theme of  “Guzhen Lights up the World.” This fair will be a meet-up point for nearly 3,300 lighting suppliers at the Guzhen Convention and Exhibition Center, Zhongshan City, Guangdong Province, China.

The main venue of the exhibition joins hands with eight lighting megastore venues to build a vast gallery of 1.5 million sqm. Visiting this fair, you will get to know about the latest lighting technologies and products from around the world. Besides, the fair of 2024 focuses on presenting smart lighting experiences and new energy applications. By joining this fair, you will definitely get reliable manufacturers, as more than 75% of the exhibitors have overseas sales quality.

Exhibits Categories

• Decorative Lighting
• Residential Lighting
• Commercial Lighting
• Special Lamp
• Outdoor Lighting
• Machines
• Smart Home Lighting
• Material

2. American Lighting Association (ALA) Conference

Date Of The Event	September 22 – 24, 2024
Location	Palm Beach, Florida

ALA Conference is an annual lighting event that gathers lighting manufacturers, sales representatives, retailers, designers, and industry affiliates for learning and networking. This three-day conference is going to be held from September 22 – 24. It’s an immersive gathering of lighting professionals and expertise leading to an innovative future. The conference further facilitates several events, such as  ‘Women in Lighting’ and ‘Young Executives’ meetings, to empower the next generation of the lighting industry.

The key presentations of these three days are-

• Trends: The Future of the Lighting Industry
• Building Value & 2025 Economic Forecast
• AI Adoption

3. NECA 2024 San Diego

Date Of The Event	September 28 – October 1, 2024
Location	San Diego, California

The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) is an annual event that provides a platform for sharing ideas on trends in lighting, power, and communication technology. Like every year, NECA is going to arrange its show of 2024 on September 22 – 24 in San Diego, California. Besides lighting products, NECA is open to heavy equipment, backup power, generators, home automation, system integration, and more. It is, in fact, a platform comprising 70,000 electrical contracting firms. According to the past history of the 2023 exhibition, 52.8%  of attendees tended to purchase a product or service from the exhibits within 12 months. This potentiality makes NECA Show the #1 industry “must-attend“ event of the year.

4. ASLA Conference on Landscape Architecture 2024

Date Of The Event	October 6 – 9, 2024
Location	Washington D.C.

The ASLA Conference on Landscape Architecture is the largest annual architectural event occurring on the upcoming October 6 – 9, 2024. This exhibition brings together 275 vendors on the same platform to showcase their products and services. Besides lighting, you will find businesses from different architectural fields joining the event. The plan of the show consists of multiple events, including- an expo, general session, events, educational sessions, field sessions, etc., so by joining this exhibition, you will not only get business deals but also get acknowledged with the industrial leading trends.

5. IALD Enlighten Americas 2024

Date Of The Event	October 17 – 19, 2024
Location	San Diego, California

The International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) is a US-based, non-profit organization that sets standards for lighting designers all around the world. This organization arranges IALD Enlighten Americas conferences every year to build a platform for architectural lighting designers. The conference of 2024 focuses on educating, networking, and boosting the creativity of professional light designers. This is going to be a three-day conference in California with 500 attendees, building meaningful connections and engineering discussions.

6. NALMCO 2024 Annual Convention & Trade Show

Date Of The Event	October 13- 16, 2024
Location	San Diego, California

NALMCO 2024 Annual Convention & Trade Show arranges a four-day event every year gathering hundreds of attendees. Business owners, senior-level management, design staff, and lighting technicians from all over the U.S. will be attending the show. The event also includes a 2.5-day spring seminar hosted by associate member companies. Here, you will hear from different companies and hear about their innovations.

7. MATELEC 2024 | Electrical and Electronics Industry Fair

Date Of The Event	November 5-8, 2024
Location	Madrid – IFEMA – Feria de Madrid, Spain

MATELEC 2024 is an international exhibition and trade show for electronics going to be held in Madrid, Spain. It will be a four-day event from November 05 to November 08, 2024. The event organizers welcome thousands of exhibitors and visitors to this grand program.

This trade show opens opportunities for the electrical industry to bring their innovations under the same roof. You will build a network with professionals from your industry throughout the year. They arrange the events successfully, adding value to the lighting sector. It further offers powerful synergies and collaborations with the MATELEC group. If you are willing to attend a lighting exhibition, MATELEC 2024 in Spain will be an excellent option.

Product Category:

• Lightings
• Telecommunications
• Network installations
• Switchgear and mechanism
• Switchgear and cables
• Conductors
• Energy storage and self-consumption
• Electric vehicles
• Home automation
• Smart cities

8. Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition)

Date Of The Event	October 27 – 30, 2024
Location	Hong Kong

The Hong Kong International Lighting Fair is one of the most popular events in the global lighting industry. This trade show is going to be held at  AsiaWorld-Expo and the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The main focus of the event is providing residential and commercial solutions for outdoor lighting.

The autumn edition of the Hong Kong International Lighting Fair is categorized into the following:

• Commercial lighting
• Connected lightings
• Hall of aurora
• LED lighting
• Residential lighting
• Smart lighting & solutions

9. NYControlled 2024

Date Of The Event	October 29, 2024
Location	New York City

NYControlled solely focuses on light control and application. This annual trade show, held at the heart of New York City, is a gathering of professionals who are willing to learn about the latest lighting control technologies.  You will get lectures from professionals and top light manufacturers. Thus, joining this show will allow you to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of different systems and gain a thorough understanding of the newest technology.

NYControlled Highlights:

• Dozens of exhibitors
• Interactive learning
• Networking opportunities
• Diverse products

10. Greenbuild International Conference & Expo 2024

Date Of The Event	November 12-15, 2024
Location	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Greenbuild International Conference & Expo 2024 is the largest event for green building professionals. The show is going to be held on November 12-15 in Pennsylvania with the motto ‘Built to Scale.’ This expo deals with the elimination of greenhouse gas emissions, conserving the ecosystem, protecting human health, and more. Therefore, if you are into eco-friendly lighting technology, this event is a must-attend option on your bucket list.

The groundbreaking topic of the event covers-

• LEEDv5
• Passive House principles
• ESG
• Resilience
• Health, wellness, and more.

11. Canada Light Expo 2024

Date Of The Event	November 13-15, 2024
Location	Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Canada Light Expo 2024 is going to be held on November 13-15, showcasing the latest advancements in the lighting industry. It will be a great gathering of industry leaders, professionals, and innovators to exchange insight, collaborate and explore the future of lighting. The three-day event will take place in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), which has over 30,000 square feet of exhibition space. By joining the exhibition, you can launch your new products and grab better business deals. Besides, the conference and knowledge-sharing sessions will further help you to grow your lighting business.

Focus Area of Canada Light Expo 2024:

• Architectural Lighting
• Energy Efficient Lighting
• Healthcare & Social Care lighting
• Horticulture Lighting
• Human Centric Lighting
• Smart lighting
• Sustainable Lighting

12. LDI® Show 2024

Date Of The Event	December 4 – 10, 2024
Location	Las Vegas, Nevada

The seven-day-long event of LDI® Show 2024 will be held in the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. The professional training program will start on  December 4, and the exhibition will open on December 8-10, 2024. The shows of LDI have always been hits. Around 279 companies exhibited in the last year, and more than 159 companies have joined for 2024.  So, by enrolling in this event, you will get the opportunity to outstand your brand among the competitors and also get new collaborations and mentorships.

13. Light-Tech Expo – International Lighting Trade Fair

Date Of The Event	November 13-15, 2024
Location	Nadarzyn, Masovian Voivodeship

Ligh-Tech Expo 2024, organized by Ptak Warsaw Expo,  is going to showcase the latest technology and innovations in the lighting industry. It is going to be a vast gathering of 70 exhibitors from 12 countries all around the world. About 5000 visitors are attending the show to get a glimpse of the newest lighting technologies. Joining the fair will upgrade your knowledge, give you new skills, and allow you to meet professionals for future collaboration. Besides, the dynamic environment of the trade show encourages business growth and opens up an opportunity for direct contact with the competitors.

14. IES24 | The Lighting Conference

Date Of The Event	August  15-17, 2024
Location	New York City, New York Marriott Marquis, Times Square

IES’ annual conference, IES24: The Lighting Conference is coming up in August of 2024. The grand conference opens up a platform for all fields of lighting solutions, from research to design, technology, and more. Thus, it will be a get-together for light manufacturers, suppliers, designers, researchers, and other professionals. However, the three-day event, August 15 to 17, is divided into two segments. The first day is open for workshops, and the last two days are dedicated to educational purposes and presentations. So, you can get to interact with world-leading manufacturers, exhibits, and professionals.

15. The Energy Expo 2024

Date Of The Event	October 10 to 13, 2024
Location	Bucharest, Romania

ENERGY EXPO 2024 October is going to be this year’s largest energy exhibition fair in Southeast Europe. So, if you have yet to book a ticket, do so ASAP! The fair is organized with the aim of building a bridge between traditional energy and sustainable solutions. Whether it’s lighting or any other energy-saving product, you will find all the categories on a roof. It is going to be a vast event with 300 exhibitors showcasing their products in a gallery over 30,000 square meters. The event not only ends an exhibition, but you can further hear from more than 100 leading experts, diving you into the realm of energy conservation. Therefore, ENERGY EXPO 2024 is listed as the most visited fair of the year.

(Past Event)

16. CEDIA Expo 2024

Date Of The Event	September 4-7, 2024
Location	Denver CO, USA

CEDIA Expo 2024 recently had an amazing exhibition on LED lights and smart housing technologies. They have also hosted the prestigious CEDIA Americas Awards during the event. Besides, they arranged a certification program for smart home technicians, which required them to pass tests to be certified. Apart from these, review courses and numerous education opportunities were also available.

17. Light + Building-2024

Date Of The Event	March 3-8, 2024, until March 08, 2024
Location	Messe Frankfurt, Germany

Messe Frankfurt GmbH organizes one of the world’s largest lighting trade shows, Light + Bright, every two years. The last event arranged by them was between 3 and 8 March 2024. Light + Building offers an excellent opportunity for international participants to explore a wide range of lighting technologies. Plus, it was an exciting 6-day in-person experience for lighting designers, architects, and planners. Another attraction of this fair was its live product demonstration. It helped the brands to build a direct connection with the customers.

Product Category:

• Lighting
• Electrical Engineering
• Home and Building Automation and
• Connected security technology sectors

18. Wally Whitney Memorial Product Fair 2024

Date Of The Event	February 22, 2024
Location	REEF in Downtown Los Angeles

IESLA arranged the Wally Whitney Memorial Product Fair 2024 at REEF in Downtown Los Angeles on February 22, 2024. It is one of the most prominent annual lighting events for South California professionals. The event gathered over 160 exhibitors showcasing high-tech lighting and design products. Besides the exhibition, the event also offered an informal setting for the professional to discuss and interact with others to build a network.

19. The ILP Centenary Lighting Summit 2024

Date Of The Event	June 18-19, 2024
Location	Leonardo Royal Hotel, Tower Bridge, London

The ILP Centenary Lighting Summit 2024 was a big event for the UK lighting industry hosted by the Institution of Lighting Professionals. The event was only open to active members of the organization, who were given a taste of the current situation and future outlook of the lighting business. Expert sessions and workshops were arranged on several topics, from architectural lighting design to smart lighting solutions. However, the attractive part of the show was the showcasing of the innovative lighting of the leading industry players.

20. Prolight + Sound Guangzhou 2024

Date Of The Event	May 23 – 26, 2024
Location	Guangzhou, China

Prolight + Sound Guangzhou 2024 was China’s largest pro AV and entertainment trade fair. It was a grand gathering of 107,692 visitors at the China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China. The product for the exhibition was grouped into the following:

• Multimedia systems & solutions
• Professional audio
• Professional lighting
• Stage equipment
• Projection and display
• System integration
• IT & Data
• Services & others

Manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, and importers/exporters all join the event with full enthusiasm. As a result, the attendees had a fantastic chance to develop long-lasting relationships with partners both in China and abroad.  However, no worries. If you missed the event this year, book your ticket for Prolight + Sound Guangzhou 2025 on May 27-30.

21. 2024 IES Detroit Section Product Show

Date Of The Event	May 9, 2024
Location	Burton Manor, Livonia, MI

IES is a non-profit technical society that organizes the Detroit Lighting Product Show every year. The show of 2024 took place in Burton Manor, Livonia, MI, with more than 100 exhibitors. It was a grand gathering of lighting designers, architects, interior designers, and distributors. They all got to see the latest trends and developments in the lighting industry. Besides, the trade show had food and bar facilities for recreation.

22. Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition 2024

Date Of The Event	June 12, 2024
Location	Guangzhou, China

The 29th edition of the Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition (GILE), held on June 12, 2024, was a success. The exhibition was organized in the China Import and Export Complex in Guangzhou, covering an area of 260,000 sqm. About 3,383 exhibitors from 20 countries participated in the event. The major focus of the exhibition was to feature the latest LED technology,  AIoT technology, energy-saving solutions, and advancement of the lighting industry. The successful trends of the shop are going to be continued; the next exhibition for GILE is dated June 9 – 12, 2025. So, if you have missed the show of 2024, no worries; get yourself prepared for the upcoming event!

23. NAED National Meeting 2024

Date Of The Event	May 21 – 23, 2024
Location	Austin, Texas

The National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED) National Meeting is a point of attraction for electrical industry companies from all around the world. The latest event of NAED was organized this year on May 21 – 23, in Texas. It was a vast gathering of manufacturers, distributions, industrial representatives and more. Besides lighting, companies from different electronics companies joined the event, and it was a great hit! However, the main attraction of the event was the Chairman’s Awards Banquet, celebrating the achievements of the industrial leaders.

Lighting Exhibition & Trade Show Of 2025

1. LED Expo Mumbai 2025

Date Of The Event	April 3-5, 2025
Location	Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai

LED Expo Mumbai 2025 opens up the door for networking with the entire network of the LED lighting industry! It is going to be held in the Bombay Exhibition Centre, covering a 15000+gross area. More than 180 exhibitors are participating in this event to showcase more than 3000+ lighting products. The LED Expo Mumbai 2025 is arranged in seven product categories: 

• LED interior & residential lighting
• Smart and intelligent lighting
• Street and infrastructural lighting
• Decorative and finished lighting
• LED architectural and commercial lighting
• LED components, driver, and accessories

Therefore, if you want to get a glimpse of the latest lighting technology and innovative products, be one of the 10,000+ visitors joining the show. The event also arranges certified lighting workshops for interested participants who want to explore the upcoming lighting trends. Besides, you will also get several opportunities to build connections with their buyer connect programs, designer connect programs, and exclusive networking events.

2. Light! Design Expo 2025

Date Of The Event	June 12, 2025
Location	The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA

Light! Design Expo is Northern California’s premier architectural lighting and design show, which is organized annually. The event of 2025 is going to be held at San Francisco’s Embarcadero, where you can enjoy the beautiful panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay and waterfront. It is, in fact, the only architectural-based show in Northern California. Here, you will find at least 1600+ architects, interior designers, engineers, contractors, building owners, municipalities and more. So, it is a great show for design professionals and other architectural personnel to join the show.

3. The Energy Expo 2025

Date Of The Event	August 20-21, 2025
Location	Miami, Florida

The Energy Expo has over 20 years of experience in executing over 40 level Conventions, Fairs and Expos at continental standards. The 7th edition of the expo is set to happen in the coming year, exploring energy-saving solutions in different industries like lighting, health, real estate, etc. This event focuses on eco-friendly, energy-saving, and sustainable futures. By joining the event, you can further get connected to professionals, manufacturers, suppliers, and dealers from the world market.

4. NeoCon 2025

Date Of The Event	June 9-10, 2025
Location	Chicago

NeoCon 2025 is organized in Chicago, covering 1 million square feet of exhibition space. It is going to be a gathering of more than 400 leading companies exhibiting their products and services. It involves thousands of products dealing with commercial designs.  The services of the exhibitors include lighting, flooring, interior building products, and more. You will get an opportunity to meet professionals from different sectors like healthcare, retail, education, etc. Thus,  joining the event will market your products to a variety of industries and help you grow your business.

5. LEDucation 2025

Date Of The Event	March 18–19, 2025
Location	New York Hilton Midtown, New York City

LEDucation 2025 is organized by the Designers Lighting Forum of New York. It is a great platform for industry professionals to take advantage of a vast marketplace. You will get to know about the latest lighting innovations and experience new technologies. The main attraction, as the name of the event goes, is the seminars that will educate you about future LED advancements and trends.

6. Euroluce 2025

Date Of The Event	April 8-13, 2025
Location	Milan, Italy

Euroluce 2025 is an Italy-based lighting exhibition that showcases aesthetic lighting that revolutionized the lighting culture into a different dimension. Around 300 exhibitors participate in this show, which will surely mesmerize you. The design of the lighting changes the way lighting devices are to be designed in the future. Here, you will get lighting solutions for different fields- outdoor, indoor, interior, industrial, theatrical and events lighting devices, etc.

7. LightFair 2025

Date Of The Event	May 4-8, 2025
Location	Las Vegas, NV

LightFair 2025 brings you a perfect blend of commercial and architectural lighting. The five-day event is going to be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center. By joining the show, you will get opportunities to learn and set new standards in the lighting industry. Besides, it offers you 100+ hours of education and programming designed by the IES and IALD. So, if you want to enhance your knowledge or build networking, add this event for the upcoming year!

8. NAED National Meeting 2025

Date Of The Event	May 20-22, 2025
Location	Marco Island, FL

Mark the date of May 20-22 to join the grand event of the 2025 National Meeting by NAED.  Industry-leading companies from around the country are joining the event to build up a network. This conference is a must-join for senior-level and national account executives. Besides, attendance is open to distributors, manufacturers and their representatives, as well as allies and business partners. So, book your tickets to fly to Florida for the event. Here, you will get to listen to speeches from world-class speakers and learn about business trends.

9. AIA Conference on Architecture 2025

Date Of The Event	June 4–7, 2025
Location	Boston

AIA Conference on Architecture & Design is a hit exhibition series that launches shows every year. The event of 2024 was highly successful, with 600 exhibiting companies and 30 sponsors. Like every year, the AIA25 is expected to be a successful one and will have more than 15,000 attendees just like the other years. So, if you want to present your light designs and architectural lighting solutions, book your booth now!

10. CEDIA Expo 2025

Date Of The Event	Expo: September 4-6, 2035 Conference: September 3-5, 2025
Location	Denver, CO Co-located with Commercial Integrator Expo

CEDIA EXPO 2025 is divided into two parts: CEDIA Expo and CEDIA Smart Home Technology Conference. The expo gathers residential tech professionals together under a single platform to showcase their innovation and latest lighting products. Attending the exhibition, you will get a chance to introduce your brand to mass crowns and enhance your brand reputation. Besides, it also opens a stage to launch your new products and build a network with the community. On the other hand, the conference segment of the same event provides you with learning and keeps you updated on the latest lighting trends and future possibilities. Therefore, CEDIA EXPO 2025 is going to be a full package for showcasing products, educating, and networking.

11. ArchLIGHT Summit 2025

Date Of The Event	September 16 – 17, 2025
Location	Dallas, Texas

ArchLIGHT Summit 2025 is hosted by Dallas Market Center. It is a commercial and architectural lighting event where you can get the ultimate experience of innovative lighting and designs. The exhibitors will showcase new products from popular brands and present the latest lighting technologies. Besides, the event also offers educational sessions by professionals in design and lighting.

12. LIGHTING FAIR 2025

Date Of The Event	March 4-7, 2025
Location	Tokyo Big Sight

LIGHTING FAIR is one of the largest lighting exhibitions in Japan, organized by Nikkei Inc. The upcoming event of the fair is going to take place on March 4-7, 2025. It is going to be a large gathering of trading companies, wholesalers, retailers, lighting equipment manufacturers, and more. Visiting the fair, you will get to see the newest lighting products, as well as the latest security and smart technologies. You can also take part as an exhibitor to explore business in Japan.  The exhibition is divided into seven zones based on the product category:

• General Lighting Zone
• Office & Workplace Lighting Zone
• Lighting for Infectious Disease Control & New Technologies Zone
• Material, Component, and Device Zone
• Measurement, Manufacturing Equipment and Simulator Zone

13. NALMCO Annual Convention & Trade Show 2025

Date Of The Event	October 20 – 23, 2025
Location	Orlando, Florida

The NALMCO holds annual conventions and trade shows, attracting 250 participants every year. The upcoming show of 2025 is going to be held on October 20 – 23.  The four-day event will have participants from different levels, such as designers, lighting technicians, manufacturers, and more. Besides business networking, the show also arranged a golf tournament to make the event more exciting and enhance the socialist experience. So, don’t miss this exciting event that is coming soon!

Guide to Choose The Best Light Exhibition & Trade Shows

You already know about upcoming lighting exhibitions and trade shows from the above section. But which one to attend? No worries, check the below factors, considering which you can get to choose the best event to attend-

Audience Reach

The main target of exhibiting products at any exhibition and trade show is to reach the largest audience possible. For example, in a lighting exhibition and trade show, different light manufacturing brands bring out their latest product and showcase them on this international platform. Thus, the visitors know about their product and get a good impression of the company. And in the future, it opens a chance for signing business contacts and collaboration. But all these are only possible with having enough visitors or audiences to the event. That is why, when you select a trade show or lighting exhibition, always keep an eye on the audience or the previous history of engagement of the shows.

Format And International Approach

Before attending any lighting show, you must know the show’s format. The lighting exhibition or trade show format includes the show’s events or categories. For example, how many days the show will continue and what facilities they offer. You should also know if there are any grooming sessions or not- these are the factors you should consider. Besides these, the most crucial factor is knowing the public reach the event will bring to you. So, go for the show that offers the best deals.

Opportunities Created

Lighting exhibitions and trade shows create significant opportunities for exhibitors and visitors. Exhibitors from different countries gather at the event with their innovative lighting solutions. They present their companies’ achievements and reliability in front of the global market. This helps them get worldwide recognition and impressive business deals. A lighting exhibition and trade show will also help them build networks with the international community. Thus, they can enhance their brand value and reputation.

Again, from the visitor’s side, attending a lighting exhibition and trade show can be a great source of business inspiration. Such events invite successful entrepreneurs who inspire with their motivational speeches and ideas. So, it is a great place to start your lighting business. The visitors also learn about new lighting technologies and get the best deals for their projects. Media publications of the trade show create another fantastic opportunity for the exhibitors. All reputed lighting events have media partners to highlight the show and its activities in front of the entire world. Thus, it helps to gather maximum attention and public reach.

Rating

The ratings of the lighting exhibition and trade shows tell you how effective the events are for the exhibitors or the visitors. Attending any lighting exhibition or trade show is a big decision as it costs a lot, especially when attending a show abroad. So, there is no chance of wasting your money on low-rated shows that will bring you nothing. That is why it is wise to research correctly and get the best-rated lighting event to attend.

Size

The larger the size of the exhibition, the more audience/exhibitor it can allow. And more crowds mean more opportunities. So, before considering any lighting exhibition, keep in mind the area of the hall, the number of visitors, and exhibitors.

Thus, before finalizing the lighting exhibition and trade show, consider these factors to get into the best lighting event.

Steps To Join  Light Exhibition & Trade Shows

Joining any international lighting exhibition and trade show is not rocket science. Anyone can apply for it online. But, if you are joining as an exhibitor, you must qualify for all the show’s requirements to get a stall for the exhibition. Here I’ve listed the simple procedures to follow for joining an international lighting exhibition and trade show-

Step 1: Registration

To join any lighting exhibition and trade show, you must register. But make sure to register using the official website of the fair. If you join as an exhibitor, they will offer you stalls for product showcasing. You will be charged based on the size of your allotted plot. Yet, each fair has its policies about exhibition bookings. So, before confirming your booking, ensure you understand and acknowledge the payment procedure.

Step 2: Visa

After registration, apply for a visa to attend the exhibition. The visa procedure may take time. That is why you should be prepared and apply for a visa with at least 5 to 6 months in hand for security. Also, the exhibition dates are announced long before the event. So, you can get more than a year to prepare well for the exhibition after registration. So, get your visa and tickets done within the due date.

Step 3: Budgeting

The next step is budgeting. When attending a foreign show, you need a lot of money to spend. Your wallet adds exhibition expenditures, traveling costs, accommodation costs, entertaining costs, and more. So, for a smart move, your budget should be three times more than you intend to spend on the exhibition. Remember, it is a great business move to give your brand worldwide recognition. So, try your best to give an impressive impression in the show with adequate budgeting.

Step 4: Hotel Booking

When choosing a hotel, always go to the one nearest to the exhibition. Doing so will not only save you time but will also help you to concentrate more on the project. Also, visit several hotel booking sites for the easiest and quickest hotel booking. These sites will help you to get the best deals at competitive pricing.

Step 5: Follow-Ups & Confirmation

As the exhibition dates have been published a long time ago, it is a must to follow up on the updates. So, visit their websites regularly and check for any changes or inclusions. And make sure your stall booking, hotel booking, and tickets are confirmed.

That’s it. Pack your bag and fly to your dream lighting exhibition and trade show!

How To Prepare For Exhibiting Lighting At a Trade Show?

A trade show opens an excellent opportunity for exhibitors to present their products directly to clients. That is why it is essential to prepare for the show in the best way possible. To do so, follow the below steps-

Book Exhibition Slot

The first step in preparing for the lighting exhibit is to book a stall at the trade show. Next, get a good idea about the location, area, and outlook of the slot registered in your name. Having enough knowledge about the surroundings and location of the stall will help you to plan your exhibition further.

Booth Decoration

A sound decoration of a booth or stall is crucial for a light exhibition. It would help if you had proper planning in decorating the booth to attract visitors. Using neon signage to represent your brand name is an excellent idea. Always highlight your best lighting when decorating the space. Arrange all the products so visitors can easily take a look at them.

Proper Dress Code

A trade show is an international platform where visitors and business personalities worldwide participate. So, maintaining a formal dress code is essential. It is better to have a uniform for your company with a brand logo. It could be a polo shirt or shirt paired with pants. Formal attire for women may also include a formal skirt. And using an ID card for all the stuff is a must. Thus, a proper dress-up of your team will give the clients a professional impression.

Smart Presentation

Presentation at a lighting exhibition is crucial. It reflects the strategy and reputation of a company. So, always prepare your sales team in the best way possible to demonstrate their product to the customer.

Free Sample Packaging

When exhibiting your lighting, it is an excellent business strategy to offer free sample offerings to the customers. Get smart when packing the samples. For example, add your company portfolio, achievements, history, and contact information to the packaging. It will help the customers recognize your brand and can get you better business deals!

Therefore, keeping these things in mind, you can prepare for an exhibition in a trade show in the best way.

FAQs

Wrapping Up

All the above-listed lighting exhibitions and trade shows are popular, and most are organized annually. If you have already missed your desired event or are out of the booking deadline, no worries; count for the next year! However, 2024 is coming to an end, yet there are several lighting exhibitions where you can participate. So, quickly list them up and have your booking. Nevertheless, if you have enough time on your hands, go through my above-listed lighting exhibition and trade show of 2025 and get prepared to present your brand globally!