Light + Building 2026 offered a wide range of events designed to reflect and address the latest trends and developments in the industry. Selected presentations were recorded and are available to you free of charge, allowing you to stay connected with the sector even after the event.
New ideas and tried-and-tested highlights: the Light + Building 2026 event programme
With new formats such as the special exhibition The Living Light, the AI Lounge, and the Young Design Area – which celebrated its comeback after 2018 – Light + Building introduced fresh impulses and created new experiential spaces for exchange, inspiration, and innovation. At the same time, established highlights such as the Designplus Award, the Design Plaza as the central presentation stage, and the Exhibitor Stage provided a diverse and proven event programme – and much more.
Light + Building presentations – now available on Building. Technology. Solutions.
Were you unable to attend all the presentations at Light + Building – or would you like to revisit inspiring insights?
At Building. Technology. Solutions., you will find a curated selection of presentations, talks, and panels focusing on the future of building technology, sustainability, and innovation.
Immerse yourself in expert knowledge, emerging trends, and practical solutions – whenever and wherever it suits you.
"Light + Building showcases the latest products and technologies, offering a direct exchange with leading manufacturers and innovative newcomers. The strong program shows how designers and architects tackle future challenges while providing excellent networking. It is a must-attend event to strengthen existing contacts and build new ones."
"Light + Building showcases the latest products and technologies, offering direct exchange with leading manufacturers and newcomers. The strong program shows how designers and architects tackle future challenges while providing excellent networking. For the industry, it’s a must-attend event to strengthen existing contacts and build new ones."
"Light + Building is a key European trade fair for trends and industry exchange. It’s a vital forum for interaction and inspiration. Many booths now showcase complete lighting concepts and atmospheric effects rather than just products. This level of inspiration is essential—not just online, but especially experienced live."
”At Light + Building, I meet experts from all over the world who advise me on the latest trends in building technology. Nowhere else can I find all the information I need in such a compact setting and gain such a clear insight into what is driving the industry.”
"For us, Light + Building is more than a trade fair – it’s a global forum for exchange, new impulses and direct feedback. In 2026, we return to Frankfurt to present our latest innovations and to continue the in-depth, personal dialogue that drives our work forward."
The top themes of Light + Building 2026
The three top themes – Sustainable Transformation, Smart Connectivity, and Living Light – provide orientation in an ever-evolving market environment. They highlight the trends and developments currently shaping the industry – and those that will define its future. These themes ran as a common thread throughout the events at Light + Building.
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