FRANKFURT, Germany (Sept. 30, 2025) — More than 2,000 exhibitors are set to take part in Light + Building 2026, an international trade fair for lighting and building-services technology, scheduled for March 8–13 in Frankfurt.
The fair, which takes place every two years, will feature companies ranging from major global suppliers to smaller startups. Organizers expect about 70 percent of exhibitors to come from outside Germany, underscoring the event’s international reach.
This year’s theme, “Be Electrified – Electrifying Places. Illuminating Spaces,” emphasizes energy efficiency, smart building systems and the creative use of light. Exhibits and programming will focus on three areas: sustainable transformation, smart connectivity and the design and emotional impact of light.
In addition to product displays, the fair will include forums, workshops and award programs. Highlights include the Design Plaza in Hall 3.1, which will host lectures, curated formats and the Designplus Awards, as well as the IALD International Lighting Design Awards, presented for the first time at the fair. Other events will focus on architecture, smart home technology and industry trends.
Exhibitors span lighting and building-services technology, from design-oriented luminaires and outdoor lighting to electrical installations, automation and energy management systems. Participating companies include Signify, Osram, Zumtobel, ABB, Siemens, Schneider Electric, and Legrand, among others.
Further details, including exhibitor lists and hall plans, are available at www.light-building.com.
Cover photo: Dekorative Leuchten Vollsortimenter 11 / Technical lighting full-range supplier 11 | Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH / Petra Welzel
