SHOW REVIEW: LIGHTING & ELECTRICAL
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echnologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), bidirectional charging solutions, new multifunctional interfaces and
the latest in connected lighting solutions featured prominently in many products at this year’s Light + Building show, marking the next stage in the development of buildings, cities and lighting design. Over the six-day event, a total of 144,767 visitors from 143 countries travelled to Frankfurt. The largest groups of international visitors came from China, the Netherlands, Italy, Switzerland, France, Austria, Belgium, the United Kingdom, Spain, and Greece. Restrictions affecting international air travel, as well as the current geopolitical situation in the Middle East with temporary disruptions at key aviation hubs, particularly in Dubai, meant that not all visitors were able to attend as planned. Nevertheless, the event once again confirmed its strong roots in Germany and across Central and Western Europe, underlining its role as an international meeting point for industry, the skilled trades, planners and architects.
“The Light + Building 2026 has once again demonstrated just how innovative and forward-looking this industry continues to be,” says Wolfgang Marzin, President and
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LIGHT + BUILDING 2026 SETTING THE SECTOR’S PACE OF INNOVATION
Light + Building 2026 highlighted the remarkable pace at which innovation is currently advancing across the industry. From 8th to 13th March 2026, 1,927 exhibitors from 49 countries showcased a wide range of advanced technological solutions in Frankfurt – from the electrification and digital connectivity of buildings and urban spaces to sophisticated lighting and design concepts for architecture, urban development and interiors.
Light + Building 2026 concluded with very high visitor satisfaction. Overall, 95 percent of visitors said they were satisfied with their visit and had achieved their objectives, while the same proportion rated the range of exhibits positively.
CEO of Messe Frankfurt. “At the same time, it shows how important personal encounters and direct exchange remain particularly in times like these. Light + Building fulfils its role by bringing together people from industry, the skilled trades, planning and design, creating the foundation for dialogue, cooperation and new ideas. This exchange strengthens the cohesion of the industry and provides important momentum for its continued development. The future lies in electrification.”
Buildings – from energy consumers to active systems In the buildings sector, Light + Building 2026 clearly demonstrated how buildings are evolving from passive energy consumers into active components of an intelligent energy system. Smart energy distribution, integrated load and charging management, and bidirectional charging are increasingly linking buildings, the grid and e-mobility, opening new opportunities for energy efficiency and system stability. At the same time, the existing building stock moved further into focus: modular, scalable solutions are making
energy modernisation easier and enabling retrofits to be implemented efficiently and cost-effectively. Digital planning and operation concepts, together with multifunctional interfaces, simplify installation and use, while secure charging infrastructure and reliable systems for critical applications are gaining in importance. In this way, the sector is driving the next stage in the development of building technology – with the aim of making buildings more integrated, flexible and future-ready.
Lighting – intelligently controlled and atmospherically staged In the lighting sector, it became clear that lighting is increasingly evolving into a data-driven, adaptive system. Sensors, connected luminaires, and AI-supported control systems enable precise, demand-based light distribution that automatically
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