Light + Building
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Light + Building

Dates
March 5, 2028 – March 10, 2028
Venue
Messe Frankfurt
Location
Frankfurt am Main, Germany

About this expo

Light + Building is recognized as the premier international trade fair for lighting and building services technology, taking place in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. This event brings together professionals to explore and define the future of lighting, advanced building technology, and integrated solutions. It uniquely blends creative concepts with technological advancements, illustrating how lighting design, electrical engineering, and smart building systems will influence future living environments. Key focus areas include emerging lighting trends, the electrification and digitalization of residential and commercial buildings, the integration of building-services technology, and connected safety and security systems.

The exhibition features three main sectors: Lighting, Electrical Engineering, and Home Automation, alongside building automation and connected security technology. Product categories span technical lighting (e.g., street lighting, office lights, HCL), decorative lighting (e.g., hotel lights, outdoor lighting), lighting components, electronic installations, modern electrical engineering, and light control systems. The event is exclusively for professional visitors, attracting experts from architecture, lighting design, electrical trades, system integration, and various other sectors, with nearly half of the 2024 trade visitors holding top-management positions.

Exhibitors gain direct access to global procurement in lighting and building automation, offering a platform to present new products and technologies, strengthen brand presence, reach new target groups, and foster long-term partnerships. It is an ideal setting for innovation, inspiration, and personal exchange, enabling participants to engage with key customers and deepen dialogue.

Highlights

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  • UFI approved, AUMA listed
  • Held at Messe Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
  • 1,927 exhibitors (2026) and 144,767 visitors (2026)
  • 2,168 exhibitors (2024) and 151,192 visitors (2024)
  • Concurrent events include Luminale, "The Living Light" special show (2026), Power Festival (2026), and IALD Lighting Design Awards (2026)

FAQ

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When and where does Light + Building take place?+

Light + Building takes place from March 5 to March 10, 2028, at Messe Frankfurt in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

Who organizes Light + Building?+

The event is organized by Messe Frankfurt GmbH, a global organizer of trade fairs, congresses, and events headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

What industries and products are covered at Light + Building?+

The exhibition covers lighting, electrical engineering, home automation, building automation, and connected security technology. Product segments include technical and decorative lighting, components, electronic installations, modern electrical engineering, and light control systems.

How can I attend or exhibit at Light + Building?+

Light + Building is open exclusively to professional visitors, including experts from architecture, lighting design, electrical trades, and system integration. Exhibitors can showcase products, access global procurement, and build partnerships with an international audience.