Light + Intelligent Building Middle East concludes record-breaking edition with innovation and technology in the spotlight
15,948 visitors, denoting a 10% increase on the 2024 edition and a 15% increase in exhibition floor space, underscored the popularity of the event as demand from innovative lighting, smart home and building automation solutions continue to grow
Industry-defining launches, global collaborations, and the largest-ever Light Middle East Awards mark this year's highlights at Light + Intelligent Building Middle East
Dubai, UAE: Light + Intelligent Building Middle East, the region's leading event for lighting and building technology, has concluded, achieving record-breaking exhibitor, visitor, and floor space growth.
Held at the Dubai World Trade Centre, the event underscored its importance as a platform for the industry by bringing together 442 exhibitors from around the world and attracted 15,948 visitors, marking a 10% rise in attendance. The exhibition floor space also grew by 15%, underscoring the industry's continued growth and expansion due to new innovations and cutting-edge technology.
Abdul Muhsin, Show Director for Light + Intelligent Building Middle East, said: "This year's event has been our most successful yet, with a hattrick of achievements, including increases in exhibitor and visitor numbers and exhibition space growth as a result of this demand. The show's continued growth underscores the Middle East's rising influence in the global lighting and building technology landscape, driven by increased investment in smart cities, sustainable design, and cutting-edge innovation.
'We're delighted to see the continued evolvement of the event into a global hub where professionals, designers, and technology leaders come together to shape the future of lighting, smart home and building automation solutions.'
The exhibition, held under the theme 'Building Commonality Through Community, Creativity and Culture, ' featured several global product launches, pioneering collaborations, thought-provoking discussions shaping the industry's future, and a global outlook with three dedicated country pavilions, featuring Germany, Hong Kong, and China.
The Global Associations Meet, a high-profile networking event held at the Premium Club, welcomed over 100 industry leaders and representatives from major global lighting associations. World-renowned international lighting designers represented international associations, including the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES), the International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) and the Society of Light and Lighting (SLL).
Several companies chose the exhibition as the platform to launch new products. Among the standout innovations unveiled was Spectrum Lighting's new wireless-powered technology, a breakthrough expected to redefine efficiency and sustainability in the lighting industry. Other launches included the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers, unveiling its latest guidelines, TM65 UAE: A Methodology For Calculating Embodied Carbon In Building Services, a breakthrough to redefine efficiency and sustainability in the lighting industry.
Other stand-out features included the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES), and Society of Light and Lighting (SLL) led workshop 'Building Commonality in Global Lighting Best Practices,' bringing experts together to explore unified lighting standards and methodologies. The event also featured a dedicated designers' gallery, showcasing the work of top lighting design studios from the UAE, offering visitors an insight into the latest trends and innovations shaping the future of lighting design.
Additionally, in a unique initiative supporting next-generation talent, students from the University of Sharjah presented innovative luminaire designs, demonstrating fresh perspectives and creative solutions in lighting technology.
Pushing the boundaries of art and technology, the exhibition also featured 'The Moving Hues 2.0,' an immersive light art installation created by India-based Studio Plus and MYVN Architecture. Originally curated in Bangalore, India, the installation showcased a dynamic play of light, motion, and translucent layers, evoking the organic beauty of nature.
Rounding out the show highlights was the Light Middle East Awards, which returned for an 11th edition and the biggest to date. Celebrating regional and international lighting projects, products and designers, the awards drew together 550 global industry leaders shaping the future of lighting design and technology.
The 19th edition of Light + Intelligent Building Middle East returns next year, from 12–14 January 2026, at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
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