Light + Building - Press releases

24 Nov 2025

Light + Building 2026: A stage for lighting, design and building technology

Where innovation and design meet, new perspectives emerge at Light + Building 2026, companies, planners and creative minds will present the future of lighting and building technology in Frankfurt am Main from 8 to 13 March. The diverse event programme, featuring forums, special exhibitions and guided tours, will address the topics that are driving the industry – from sustainable energy and smart networking to visionary design. This is where knowledge and inspiration come together to set ideas in motion.

12 Nov 2025

New North American Lighting & Intelligent Building Show Launches, Uniting Lighting, Controls, and Smart Building Technologies Under One Roof

Messe Frankfurt Inc., the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) and International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) launch a next-gen platform for the lighting

23 Oct 2025

Call for entries: The Designplus Award by Light + Building puts outstanding design solutions in the spotlight

Innovation meets the future: The world's leading trade fair for lighting and building services technology invites visitors to Frankfurt from 8 to 13 March 2026 to showcase the latest developments in the industry. Particularly visionary concepts will be honoured with the Designplus Award by Light + Building.

30 Sep 2025

The world's leading trade fair sets course for 2026 – powerful, international, innovative

In six months, the world's leading trade fair for lighting and building-services technology opens its doors in Frankfurt am Main. From 8 to 13 March 2026, the industry will get together for the next edition of Light + Building. To date, some 2,000 companies from Germany and abroad – including numerous market leaders, specialist suppliers, and innovative newcomers – have confirmed their participation. The spectrum ranges from global market leaders to creative start-ups that are setting new trends in lighting and building-services technology.

24 Sep 2025

Messe Frankfurt to expand portfolio in Central Asia and organise Intelligent Building Expo

Messe Frankfurt is expanding its portfolio in the Central Asian market and, with the Intelligent Building Expo 2026, is organising its first ever technical trade fair in Uzbekistan. The new trade fair will take place in Tashkent between 20 and 22 May 2026. The areas included in its product portfolio are heating, ventilation, air conditioning and water supply, lighting and building automation, security technology and IT security.

21 Aug 2025

Knowledge Connected: The Content Hub Building. Technology. Solutions. Launches Partnership with Frost & Sullivan

Messe Frankfurt is strengthening its commitment to knowledge, growth, and innovation in the field of smart, sustainable building technologies. Together with Frost & Sullivan, the global Growth Pipeline Company, Messe Frankfurt’s Content Hub “Building. Technology. Solutions.” is launching a strategic knowledge partnership, from which the two leading international trade fairs Light + Building and ISH will also benefit thematically. The aim is to provide exhibitors, participants, and the international professional community with sound, practice-oriented insights into key future topics.

5 Aug 2025

Dynamic lighting for liveable cities – insights from research and design

How can urban lighting be designed to flexibly adapt to different uses, provide a sense of safety, minimise environmental impact – and at the same time create a place-based experience that resonates emotionally? This was the focus of a conversation between Ulrike Brandi, internationally active lighting designer, and Professor Dr Thomas Römhild from Wismar University of Applied Sciences. Both share the conviction: dynamism is the key to sustainable and human-centred lighting design.

2 Jul 2025

Exploring tomorrow – the top themes of Light + Building 2026

Architecture and technology are evolving worldwide – driven by digitalisation, urbanisation and the goal of climate neutrality. These forces are shaping how cities expand, how buildings are used, and how spaces are designed. From 8 to 13 March 2026, Light + Building in Frankfurt am Main will spotlight key future issues for the lighting and building services technology sectors. Three top themes will set the agenda for the future of the built environment: “Sustainable Transformation”, “Smart Connectivity” and “Living Light”.

13 May 2025

Video technology in transition: Intelligent cameras as multifunctional sensors in the building environment

For a long time, video cameras were used primarily for surveillance purposes. However, with digitalisation, new technical standards, and the application of artificial intelligence (AI), the range of possible uses has fundamentally expanded. Today, cameras offer far more than traditional security functions and are evolving into valuable sensor platforms within modern building infrastructures.

3 Apr 2025

New spotlight at Light + Building: IALD International Lighting Design Awards 2026

Outstanding lighting design combines aesthetics with technical precision, creates atmosphere, stages architecture – and provides inspiration for shaping the built environment. These are precisely the qualities represented by the IALD International Lighting Design Awards. In 2026, this prestigious accolade will be presented for the first time at Light + Building in Frankfurt am Main. This gives lighting design a new spotlight at the trade fair.

6 Nov 2024

The Countdown has started: be part of Light + Building 2026

Urbanisation and the high demand for living space create challenges for cities: new buildings are expensive and many properties remain empty. Flexible utilisation concepts and sustainable renovations are in demand. Intelligent spatial planning integrates energy-efficient technologies, smart infrastructure, renewable energies and intelligent lighting concepts. Light + Building from 8 to 13 March 2026 in Frankfurt am Main will showcase these innovations. Exhibitors can register now for the world's leading trade fair for lighting and building services technology.

15 Oct 2024

Messe Frankfurt increases its presence in Italy with FESI, a new trade fair for sustainable and integrated building technology

The new trade fair for intelligent building technology, FESI – Fiera dell’Edificio Sostenibile e Integrato (Trade Fair for Sustainable and Integrated Construction) – will be held on the exhibition grounds in Bologna between 14 and 16 October 2025. The event will give a comprehensive overview of innovations – from building automation, IoT integration, climate and heating systems, energy management solutions, building security, electrical and lighting systems all the way to smart and vertical mobility.

28 Aug 2024

Building Technologies trade fairs with a new forward-looking focus

The building sector is facing many major challenges: rising construction costs and a shortage of skilled workers are colliding with an urgent need for new housing. Simultaneously, the energy and heating transition, not to mention the rapid pace of digitalisation, are creating new opportunities for a sustainable future. Messe Frankfurt has responded to the dynamic challenges in the market with a newly formed management team for its Building Technologies division.

8 Mar 2024

Light + Building 2024: Fulminant innovation show provides a stage for sustainability and efficiency in buildings

The modern building is intelligent, connected and as a result saves energy. In combination with alternative energy sources and efficient lighting solutions, emissions in the building sector can be drastically reduced. This makes a significant contribution to achieving climate targets. 2,169 exhibitors presented the latest developments in building technology and trends in innovative lighting design at Light + Building in Frankfurt am Main from 3 to 8 March 2024. Over 151,000 visitors travelled to the world's leading trade fair for lighting and building-services technology.

3 Mar 2024

And the Designplus Award by Light + Building goes to…

The winners of the Designplus Award by Light + Building have been announced: eleven outstanding solutions that demonstrate excellence in innovation and design have prevailed from well over a hundred submissions. The award ceremony took place on the first day of Light + Building at the Design Plaza.

29 Feb 2024

Light + Building 2024: Reorientation for the building sector en route to greater sustainability

From old buildings in need of modernisation to energy-intensive office buildings, there is much to do in the building sector en route to greater climate neutrality. In Germany, this sector accounts for around 30 percent of CO2 emissions. For many years, however, the building sector has failed to reach the CO2 reduction targets set by the German government. Around 2,200 exhibitors are ready to present their innovative technologies at Light + Building in Frankfurt am Main from 3 to 8 March 2024.

26 Feb 2024

Messe Frankfurt expands portfolio in USA and acquires stake in LightFair

Messe Frankfurt is expanding its portfolio in the USA. From now on, LightFair in Las Vegas and New York will be part of the Light + Building brand’s international network. In future, Messe Frankfurt will be organising the five-day trade fair together with an accompanying conference for the International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) and the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES). The next edition of the architectural and commercial lighting trade fair is scheduled to take place at Las Vegas Convention Center between 4 and 8 May 2025.

22 Feb 2024

Inspiring impulses: Light + Building Trends 2024/25

Light is an elementary component of the built-up world. It sets visual accents and, in optimum circumstances, blends perfectly in aesthetic terms with architectural elements while simultaneously fulfilling functional aspects. Innovative technology enters into an exciting combination with future-oriented design. The presentation by the designers of the trend bureau bora.herke.palmisano provide an outlook on the trends for 2024 / 25 during Light + Building in Frankfurt am Main from 3 to 8 March 2024.

15 Feb 2024

Designplus Award by Light + Building: Nominees for outstanding design innovations announced

The expert jury of the renowned Designplus Award by Light + Building has made its decision: 33 outstanding design entries have been selected as nominees. The final winners will be announced during the awards ceremony on the first day of the fair, 3 March 2024, at the Design Plaza. The award-winning products will also be presented throughout Light + Building at an exclusive special show in the foyer of Hall 5.1.

5 Feb 2024

Light + Building 2024 with a powerful final spurt

With just a few weeks to go before the doors open, Light + Building can boast yet another increase in exhibitor numbers. So far, over 2,130 companies have registered to present their innovative solutions and trends at the world’s leading trade fair for lighting and building-services technology in Frankfurt am Main from 3 to 8 March 2024.

29 Jan 2024

Events to go: The variety of topics at Light + Building 2024 at a glance

Whether A for Architecture Day or Z for ZVEI Technology Forum - the range of events, specialist presentations and guided tours at Light + Building in Frankfurt am Main is huge. At the world's leading trade fair for lighting and building-services technology from March 3 to 8, 2024, the abundance of events will ensure a plus in knowledge transfer and inspiration.

17 Jan 2024

Light + Building 2024: Naturally sustainable energy

Photovoltaic systems (PV systems) have a central role to play in providing sustainable energy for the future. From private balcony power plants to systems on the roofs of apartment buildings and commercial photovoltaic fields, subsidy programmes and legal simplifications are designed to accelerate the expansion of Europe’s energy systems. Thus, as aspects of building-services technology, PV systems, energy storage and control, as well as systems integration, are set to gain in significance at the coming Light + Building from 3 to 8 March 2024.

13 Dec 2023

BIM: the key for building projects of the future - Expert Mikko Raikaa is interviewed by Light + Building

What if everyone involved in the construction process of a building had access to digital plans, process control and extensive databases in a cloud? With BIM (Building Information Modeling), this has been possible for several years. The interconnection of the various trades around the building is part of the Light + Building top theme of "Connectivity". It focuses on electrification and digitalization in the Smart Home and Smart Building.

5 Dec 2023

Understated elegance meets enchanting glass art – lighting at Light + Building 2024 is a veritable treasure trove

The interplay of digital systems, intelligent building-control systems and connected mobility is leading to dynamic changes in the use of rooms. If necessary, the living room can become an office. For its part, the office should have both quiet working areas and communication zones for social interaction while hotel lobbies are morphing into co-working spaces. Outdoors, green areas, recreation and encounter spaces are ideal for socialising and sporting activities. Luminaires play a vital role in the successful, multifunctional use of rooms and spaces. They influence people’s perceptions, set the scene and ensure the appropriate atmosphere in each individual case.

31 Oct 2023

Light + Building presents the trends for 2024/25: Of magical effects, quiet design and uniqueness

Light + Building shows the most important products and solutions in the field of light and lighting. A valuable orientation aid in the large range of products at the world's leading trade fair is the trend presentation by the trend bureau bora.herke.palmisano. The style experts have identified three relevant trends for 2024/25, which will be highlighted in analyses, lectures and an inspiring Trend Area.

18 Oct 2023

Megatrend map as an individual guide for the Building Technologies sector

In an increasingly complex world, megatrends can serve as a navigation aid. These are long-term, epochal movements that can be observed in more than one characteristic. Light + Building is part of Messe Frankfurt's Building Technologies industry sector and, in this context, has developed an individual trend map for the building technology sector together with the Zukunftsinstitut in Frankfurt.

5 Oct 2023

In tune with the times: Designplus by Light + Building back again

Lighting, electrical engineering, home and building automation: as the international trend show, Light + Building will once again present a host of new products from 3 to 8 March 2024. The Designplus Award by Light + Building spotlights the most innovative products, future-oriented systems and ideas.

25 Sep 2023

Over 2,000 exhibitors at Light + Building 2024

The countdown is on with around six months to go before the doors open on the world’s leading trade fair for lighting and building-services technology in Frankfurt am Main. And this major event for the sector is already proving to be very popular. To date, more than 2,000 national and international exhibitors have registered to present their innovations to a wide audience of trade visitors. They include numerous market leaders who will be showing their latest products for the fields of lighting, electrical engineering, home and building automation and networked safety and security technology.

13 Sep 2023

Messe Frankfurt expands portfolio with Light + Intelligent Building Istanbul

Messe Frankfurt is expanding its international portfolio: between 27 and 29 November 2024, Messe Frankfurt Istanbul will be celebrating the debut of Light + Intelligent Building Istanbul. In cooperation with the Turkish Lighting Equipment Manufacturers Association (AGID), the event provides a platform for decorative, architectural and technical lighting, electric lamps, components and accessories, electrical engineering, smart homes and building automation.

27 Jul 2023

Light + Building 2024: a symbiosis of lighting and connected building-services technology

Modern building-services technology stands for efficient energy usage, individual improvements in the levels of comfort and convenience, as well as all-round safety and security. Lighting is an elementary building block of the built-up world. It not only sets visual accents and, under ideal circumstances, combines aesthetically with the architecture but also provides functional benefits. Light + Building in Frankfurt am Main from 3 to 8 March 2024 covers the spectrum from intelligent lighting technology to future-oriented home and building technology.

1 Jun 2023

Boosting the trade-fair experience: the Light + Building programme of events in 2024

See future-oriented innovations, hold face-to-face talks and make serendipitous discoveries. All are essential factors for a successful trade-fair participation. But what would a visit to the fair be without an attractive programme of events? From 3 to 8 March 2024, Light + Building offers all participants a host of extra benefits in the form of expert lectures, themed guided tours, practical seminars and inspiring special shows. The plan for the highlights of the world’s leading international trade fair for lighting and building-services technology has now been finalised.

16 May 2023

Light + Building 2024 on course for success: around 2,000 exhibitors already registered

Lighting and building-services technology will once again be presenting themselves in close cooperation at Light + Building in Frankfurt am Main from 3 to 8 March 2024. Experts for high-quality lighting will show how elegant design can be combined with intelligent technology. At the same time, manufacturers of innovative building-services technology will present their solutions for sustainability and energy management, safety and comfort in the built environment world. The indications for the international industry highlight are already set for success after the deadline for the early-booking discount.

16 Feb 2023

Light + Building 2024: Be electrified

For the building sector, the target is set by the EU climate protection package by 2050: it is climate neutrality. The milestones on the way there include the expansion of renewable energies, the increase in efficient energy use and the expansion of electromobility. The basis for this is the electrification and digitalisation of houses and buildings. The necessary technical solutions will be on show at Light + Building from 3 to 8 March 2024 in Frankfurt am Main. Exhibitor registration is now open.

6 Oct 2022

Light + Building Autumn Edition 2022: Business is made between people

Electrification and digitalisation offer enormous potential for saving around 40 percent of energy in the building sector. Solutions were presented by the 1,531 exhibitors from 46 countries at the Light + Building Autumn Edition in Frankfurt am Main. The special edition came at just the right time to present solutions for the current challenges. The world's leading trade fair for lighting and building services technology has proven its relevance as an international meeting place for the sector.

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