Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition (GILE) concluded on 12 June 2026 at the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou. Held alongside Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology (GEBT), the two shows welcomed 210,128 visitors from 164 countries and regions and hosted 2,802 exhibitors. Under the theme “Light-Enhanced Living”, GILE 2026 presented advanced lighting products and solutions for residential, commercial, urban, and cultural tourism applications. It also examined how the industry is navigating rapid technological change, shifting market needs and growing sustainability demands.
Key Figures from GILE and GEBT 2026:
Ms Lucia Wong, General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, shared: “Our 2026 edition centred on five application pillars: Biological, Emotional, Digital, Ecological and Immersive, showcasing a wide range of lighting solutions, fixtures and intelligent technologies. We were delighted to see the lively atmosphere of exchange at the show and the cross-sector collaboration that followed. We look forward to welcoming you back to Guangzhou next year!”
The next editions of the Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition and Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology will be held from 9 – 12 June 2027. Both shows are part of Messe Frankfurt’s Light + Building Technology fairs, headed by the biennial Light + Building event. The next edition will be held from 5 – 10 March 2028 in Frankfurt, Germany.
Messe Frankfurt organises several trade fairs for the light and building technology sectors in Asia, including smarteX Malaysia, International Smart Space Exhibition, Shanghai Intelligent Building Technology, Shanghai Smart Home Technology and Parking China. The company’s lighting and building technology trade fairs also cover the markets in Argentina, India, Türkiye, the UAE and the US.
For more information on Light + Building shows worldwide, please visit
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For more information regarding the lighting shows in China, please visit Messefrankfurt or email Messe Frankfurt.
