SHOW REVIEW: LIGHTING & ELECTRICAL
adapts to presence, daylight and specific usage scenarios. Across all application areas – from private homes and hospitality to retail, industry and urban infrastructure – connected and flexibly scalable solutions took centre stage. At the same time, light
remains a key design element in interior architecture: high- quality luminaires, diverse design languages and carefully tuned light colours create atmosphere, guide perception and enhance the quality of spaces. Sustainable materials, durable components and circular product design further underline the industry’s long-term outlook. Overall, the direction is clearly towards a new generation of holistic lighting concepts that combine technological precision with emotional impact.
Design, AI and young talent set new trends
The high-quality range of events also provided impetus for the next stage of innovation. The Design Plaza in Hall 3.1 was the centre for lighting and design topics. Here, current developments in lighting design were classified,
design trends were highlighted and forward-looking projects were presented. Among the guests was ‘Women in Lighting’, which promoted international exchange in the lighting industry.
The electrical trade also set an example and laid the foundation for the ‘ElektroHeldinnen’ initiative, which makes women in the trade more visible and connects them in a targeted manner. The ‘Young Design’ area also attracted a great deal of attention, with selected young designers providing new impetus with innovative materials, experimental luminaires and clear conceptual approaches. In Hall 9, the AI Lounge attracted numerous visitors. The highly popular sessions provided practical examples of how artificial intelligence is taking planning, operation and business models in building technology to a new level. The new special show ‘The Living Light’ placed lighting in the context of the areas of home, education, work and communication, illustrating how light creates orientation, shapes moods and supports human interaction, concentration and motivation.
With the Power Festival, Light + Building further expanded its commitment to young talent in the electrical trade. In the Galleria between Halls 8 and 9, a vibrant meeting point was created for apprentices, skilled tradespeople, master electricians and industry representatives. The area featured a ‘workshop
street’, hands-on challenges, occupational safety seminars, as well as talks and live content from well- known creators from the trades. The format combined exchange, practical experience and community. A charity initiative also formed part of the concept: visitors collected kilometres for a good cause on three activity bikes. Light + Building rounded up the amount and donated a total of €10,000 to the Deutsche Kinderhilfsstiftung, supporting equal educational opportunities and helping children start school with the equipment they need.
Light + Building 2028
The next edition of this leading trade fair for lighting and building services technology will take place from 5th to 10th March 2028 in Frankfurt. For more details, please visit
www.light-building.com.
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