Light + Building 2024, Frankfurt | 3-8 March | Lighting Exhibition
Light + Building 2024 is an exclusive event for the sector’s business professionals. Light + Building serves as the global hub for manufacturers in the lighting, electrical engineering, home and building automation, and connected security technology sectors. Key attendees comprise architects, interior architects, designers, planners, engineers, craftsmen, and representatives from trade and industry. This year, the amazing building and light show will take place from 3rd – 8th March at Messe Frankfurt Venue GmbH – Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
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Opening times
- 3rd – 7th March (Sunday to Thursday): 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- 8th March (Friday): 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Light+Building 2022 – Statistics
- Total number of visitors: 92,838
- Total number of exhibitors: 1,531
- Worldwide brand events: 12
- Total number of visiting countries: 180
- Total number of subsidiaries: 28
- Exhibition area: 256,400 sqm.
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Light + Building 2024 – Visitor Profile
Business visitors are architects, interior architects, designers, planners, engineers, artisans, the distributive trades and industry.
Product Categories
- Technical Lighting And Accessories
- Decorative Lighting And Accessories
- Electric Lamps
- Electrical And Electronic Components And Accessories For Lighting Systems
- Cable And Leads / Cable Routing Systems / Distribution And Joining Material
- Electrical Installation Equipment / Systems
- Fixed Installation of Electrical Equipment
- Decentralized Energy Supply Systems And Components
- Reception Antennae And Broadband Distribution Technology
- Network Technology
- Information And Communication Equipment
- Measuring And Test Devices
- Measuring Technology
- Systems For The Electrical Trade
- Operating, Storage And Erection Equipment
- Power Distribution Equipment
- Industrial Controls
- Miscellaneous Electrical Engineering Equipment And Components
- Safety Systems / Devices
- House And Building Automation
Light + Building 2024 – Top Themes
Sustainability
The theme of ‘Sustainability’ focuses on systems and methods enhancing the economic and environmental viability of the building sector. This includes integrating and storing green energy, efficient energy management, and prioritizing sustainable materials and manufacturing processes.
Connectivity
The ‘Connectivity’ theme enhances resource efficiency through electrification and digitalization. This foundation interconnects smart home and building disciplines, starting with Building Information Modelling (BIM) in the planning stage. Data collection enables efficient control and maintenance, enhancing building functions for increased comfort, safety, and security.
Work + Living
The theme ‘Work + Living’ addresses evolving mobility needs, work and home environments, production and sales spaces, and urban settings. From remote workspaces to social hubs in industrial buildings, future smart homes and buildings aim to accommodate both. A particular emphasis is placed on the comprehensive exploration of light and lighting, blending innovative technology with cutting-edge design for enhanced comfort. Trends, across various dimensions, significantly impact luminaire design and architectural elements.
Light + Building 2024 – Events
Design Plaza | Hall 3.1
Over six days, Design Plaza will focus on lighting, architecture, and design. It’s also the launching point for themed guided tours of the fair. Highlights include the Designplus Award ceremony, daily Trend Talks, and lectures covering sustainability, efficiency, and digitalization in Hall 3.1.
Building Plaza | Hall 9.0
Building Plaza events centre around optimizing energy use, sustainability, and safety in construction. A day will specifically explore connected safety and security, highlighting opportunities and challenges arising from digitalization, networking, and AI (Artificial Intelligence). Cybersecurity remains crucial, whether in access control, video surveillance, or other aspects.
Forum E-Handwerk | Hall 12.0 Foyer West (German only)
In collaboration with the trade magazine “de – das elektrohandwerk,” Light + Building is introducing a specialized forum for the first time. The emphasis is on practical subjects, particularly highlighting industry innovations.
Light + Building 2024 – Special Shows & Awards
Designplus
Recognizing inventive products, pioneering systems, or ideas, the Designplus Award celebrates the global trends showcased at Light + Building, the premier trade fair for lighting and building services technology.
Light + Building Trends 2024+25
A notable feature in the Design Plaza and nearby is the design team of Stilbüro bora.herke.palmisano. Through lectures, the team’s trend experts will delve into societal influences shaping luminaire design for 2024/25. The accompanying trend presentation will illustrate how these influences manifest in colours, materials, and shapes.
The Trends for 2024/25 are WELCOME TOMORROW, EMBRACE SIMPLICITY, and CREATE UNIQUENESS.
E-House of the Electrical Trades
The E-House, a 100-square-meter showcase for electrical trades, presents cutting-edge smart functionalities and innovative building technologies, offering a glimpse into sustainable, energy-efficient future buildings. Beyond a vision, it demonstrates the broad spectrum of services provided by electrical trades, encompassing the installation of advanced technologies like photovoltaics (PV) and heat pumps.
So, what are you waiting for? Register now to connect with prominent global companies eager to collaborate with your business.