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Light & Building 2024 T
he modern building is intelligent and connected, and as a result, it saves energy. Combining this with alternative energy sources and efficient lighting solutions, emissions in the building sector can be drastically reduced, making a significant contribution to achieving climate targets.
From 3-8 March, 2,169 exhibitors presented the latest developments in building technology and trends in innovative lighting design at Light + Building in Frankfurt am Main. Over 151,000 visitors travelled to the world’s leading trade fair for lighting and building services technology.
“The atmosphere at the exhibitors’ booths, in the halls and throughout the exhibition grounds was simply fantastic. We are extremely pleased that so many exhibitors and visitors, as well as our long- standing partners, have continued the success story of the world’s leading trade fair for lighting and building-services technology in 2024,” commented Wolfgang Marzin, president and CEO of Messe Frankfurt.
He added: “With the switch to renewable energy sources, greater efficiency and sustainability in buildings, the industry has key goals on its agenda. That’s why they used the platform intensively, especially in the first few days, to present and discover innovations and drive forward key topics. After all, if we want to achieve the climate
protection goals, the building sector is an essential milestone. It is unfortunate that the rail and air transport strikes have already affected Messe Frankfurt’s third leading international event since the beginning of the year.”
Buildings of tomorrow and inspiring lighting solutions
The industry presented examples of digital and electrotechnical infrastructure for reducing emissions and reusing raw materials, showcasing solutions for dynamic power control, energy storage systems and applications for connected security. One growing area is the range of e-mobility and charging infrastructure as well as innovations and products for decentralised energy supply systems and components.
Light plays an important role in the architecture of tomorrow. At Light + Building 2024, 65% of exhibitors belonged to this sector. They presented high-quality lighting solutions for indoor and outdoor areas as well as dynamic room concepts. Modern LED installations ensure contemporary efficiency and either blend harmoniously into the architecture or emphasise the design elements. Lighting is to provide maximum visual comfort in all living and working environments. Thanks to the materials used, Acoustic Lighting combines a pleasant lighting atmosphere with sound- absorbing functions. Sustainability plays an essential role in both the materials used and the manufacturing processes. Many manufacturers design luminaires in a way that the raw materials used can be recycled at the end of their useful life. According to organiser figures, 95% of visitors were extremely satisfied with what was on display, and stated that they had achieved 93% of their
This year’s edition of Light + Building provided a stage for sustainability and efficiency in buildings, according to organiser Messe Frankfurt.
6 days 2,169 exhibitors
146 countries 151,192 visitors
95% visitor satisfaction trade fair attendance targets.
The majority attended from Germany, China, Italy, the Netherlands, France, Switzerland, Belgium, Austria, the UK, Spain and Poland. They came from a total of 146 countries – including India, the USA, the United Arab Emirates, Australia, Brazil and Singapore. The degree of internationality was thus 51%. The level of internationality among the 2,169 exhibitors was also high, at 76%.
In addition to live podcasts, expert talks and case studies, visitors had the chance to pedal for a good cause and work together towards a high energy target. A total of 1,510 minutes were cycled on the six fitness bikes. The sponsors will convert the result into a cash donation for the Leberecht Foundation, which Messe Frankfurt will double. The exact amount will be announced on social media further to Light + Building.
The next edition of Light + Building will take place from 8-13 March 2026, in Frankfurt am Main.
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