The 29th edition of the Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition (GILE) is now open and will continue until 12 June at the China Import and Export Complex in Guangzhou. Highlighting the latest advancements in technology, the exhibition showcases cutting-edge innovations in LED technology, smart and energy-efficient lighting solutions, lighting production technology, AIoT technology, and cross-disciplinary solutions. The two shows, Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology (GEBT) and the concurrent event, take place in a massive exhibition space spanning 26 halls and covering 260,000 sqm. With participants from 20 countries and regions, a total of 3,383 exhibitors showcase their offerings.
According to Ms Lucia Wong, General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, this year’s edition of GILE 2024 aims to push the boundaries of light and explore its integration and enhancement in different industries and sectors. The event will showcase a wide range of lighting products, technologies, and cross-disciplinary solutions. In the ever-evolving industry, we are now entering the ‘Light+’ era. This new era brings with it a wide range of market demands, leading to the integration of different industries and the introduction of groundbreaking technological innovations. This edition of GILE is centred around the theme ‘Light – The Power of Infinity’, urging industry peers to enhance the quality of light, foster collaboration across various industries, and promote technological advancement.
This year’s edition of GILE is set to be one of its largest yet, with over 3,000 exhibitors displaying their latest cutting-edge lighting technologies across 26 halls. Well-known companies from various sectors of the lighting and LED industry are participating in the event, representing a diverse range of vertical fields.
Intelligent lighting control systems, drivers and power supplies
LTECH, Inventronics, MOSO, BillDa, MEAN WELL, SHENGCHANG, Eaglerise, BOKE, VS Lighting Solutions, BPSemi, AiDimming, Gallop, Kegu, SELF, Sunricher, Teklux, Winking, Skydance, Lifud, Snappy, Maxic, Huaxin, FAHOLD, DONE, Powerland, Euchips, Zhongjin Huapu, CPET, MLIAN, RS Watt, SOSEN, JINBO KECHUANG, Hyrite, Good-tex, AIHUA, ANWAY, WAIBERLON, Hua Chuang, CHUANGLIAN and more.
IoT chips, communication modules, communication protocols, sensors and chips, testing and certification
Leaguer, BroadLink, BPSemi, Kiwi Instrument, CoolKit, EARDATEK, Ground-space, MXCHIP, KOOL(Kujiale), Shuncom AIOT, Eastsoft, Merrytek, YuanSheng, AIRTOUCH, MoreSense, Phosense, TIGI Digital, Aschip, PLC Industrial chain, DALI Industrial chain, ZHAGA, DEKRA, UL Solutions, KNX Association, Gransby, Agilelight, Manka and more.
Smart lighting solutions
PAK, FSL, Gongniu, Caimeta, SHENGHUI, InSona, INDLEDs, JIASHENG, FANYA, Meka, GDLED, Xinhua, OFC, HOMA, STRONG LUMEN, Seekway, Silver and more.
Commercial and home lighting application solutions
MLS, Master Source Lighting, HUAYI, YND, LIANHAO, Topstar, CREP, ALPHALUCE, alud, Wellmax, TUS, TEHHAO, ERMAN, Sheenly, LMAN, Red100, General Lighting, GuoYing, VACE, ZOHO Lighting, Allway, Mason, CANDLE, Pincheng, Slynn, SHINESKY, KAICHENG, Huadian, Coolight, KC lighting, Yanyang, TOSPO, WANJU, SHINING, HONOY, Nexol, Diguang, Homi, Aifeel, MRC, KAM’S, Seekway, BOJO, UTEC, Guangming, BAIDE, OUNEN, HILITE, faner, Ehome, HAOSHIJIAO, CGD, CH, GY, Mynice, Linong, TuCan, BAOSHAN ELECTRONIC and more.
Mainless lighting and linear lighting solutions
OML, Uwatt, Romney, IG, Xuguang (Carel), Green Energy, LEDMY, VIANOLUX, COOPER, YND, Coreshine, JRLITE, CHANGQI, HUACAI, Wisva, rope, NEW LIANGDU, Olympia and more.
Landscape lighting, architectural lighting, street lighting and industrial lighting application solutions
Unilumin,Hpwinner, YD, Yajiang, FLUENCELIGHTING, BLUEVIEW, CINDY, Cedar, Betop, Dilux, LION KING LIGHT, GOLDENSEA, Huapai, Tecnon, Nexol, Pinhang, AOGUANG, LIANGLIANG, SNC, Lonteng, FYTLED, Zhuocai, ALLTOP, YUZHONG GAOHONG, ISHINELUX, Sanying, Mingxue, FONDA, Up-shine, CAS KCOB-LIGHTING, SPRING, Plusrite, Goldenlux, EBOY, Concinnity, Haoyang, Iotcomm, Yuguan, Lingbenyang, YingFeiTuo, Fumagalli, FREELUX, Yourlite, KAICHENG, GUGUANG, Enlightenment, Ant Lighting, FAMA, Guannan, LEDLUCKY, GONON, Huadian, HUAQUAN and more.
Contemporary lighting fixtures
APL LIGHTING, Yinhai, BOJU, CJing, D3space, Kinglong, Xinhua, AONELITE, Chinyo, Xingqite, Jia Shi Deng, Kabo, Bella Casa, Leiao, ACE, Samsens, AOQI, Honkon, APEXLS, Wodun, SenZhao, SHLED, HAOSHENGLAI, shining, Ming Hao, Okeli, YUEDENG, Doraluce, ISHA, HAUNI, UR, Vaiao Time, YUNDA, MOYA, Wolink, DJPOWER, SENQIU and more.
LEDs, chips, LED packaging, light engines, light modules
Luminus, Tongyifang, MLS, Citizen, HONGLI, Lian Shang, EVERCORE, Nationstar, Kinglight, LCLED, Pusisat, Sunpu, VFCheng, Silan, HSG, Jingrui, MTC, Shineon, Lightning, Xuyu Optoelectronics, Lumen pioneer, Tyanshine, Ebright-led, Herculux, LEDil, Darko, 16 color-range, Smalite, United first, Runlite, Ledlink and more.
Manufacturing equipment and materials, lighting accessories and electronic components
HengLi, Keyi, HongQi, TK Techco, KMT, Human Chemicals, Huitian, Wamo, BAIYUN, ZHAOSHUN, BJB, HEAVY POWER, Yadis, AXBOOM, ETON, YANSHUODA, Langke, ChuangHui, Haiyue, Yizhuo, URANCE, EVERFINE, anxing, Huikemei, ASCHIP, JLT, tengweixincailiao, Hengbixing, Mingjian lighting, GR Optic, Hengtai and more.
Bio-optics, smart agricultural lighting
Ledestar Optoelectronics, Chuang Hong Photoelectric, HongRui Photoelectric Technology, Juson, Shanxi Agricultural University, Feinot Optoelectronic Technology, CSA group, Pingfu Biotechnology, Avatar Optoelectronic, EDALI INTELLIGENT, Niya, KINPON, Orientronic, Gaofeijie, EVERSTAR, andy, KORAY, Kangrong, Shuaiyang, HHB, SENLIN ENERGY, Topway, Winlight, Zhenyang, EZIMI, MARCKEEZ, Grirem, Fengde, ianhua, TAILAIMU, HEXUAN, Huahuihuang, 3KM, VERYGOOD, ManLux ZSOPTO, MeiHui, Index tech, Yuji, PTS, GUZI and more.
Innovative display applications
Shiyuan, MTC, Rayee, CLT, muxwave, Eurofins, EARLYSUN, LEDAMAN, HCP Technology, NATIONSTAR, SINYOPTO, DECO, ITC and more.
Innovative energy storage
CTHJ, JD Energy, Zhiguang, GREAT POWER, MS ENERGY, Trina Solar, Growatt, Huazhien, Hoenergy Power, EASTUPS, ELECOD and more.
Seven themes to demonstrate the Power of Infinity
This year’s edition is once again a vast, sprawling event featuring numerous halls and a diverse array of lighting products, technologies and applications. While there is so much to see and explore across the expansive show floor, there are several key highlights that stand out, represented by seven themes that together help to build the concept of “Light – Power of Infinity”.
Light: Intelligence Solutions – Smart and Healthy Lighting Ecosystem Hall (Hall 9.2) Highlighting the latest advancements in the smart lighting ecosystem, the Smart and Healthy Lighting Ecosystem Hall showcases technologies such as IoT, AI, and smart algorithms that enable personalised, interactive lighting experiences tailored to user needs. The exhibits also feature low-carbon, sustainable lighting systems that optimise energy consumption through intelligent control.
Light: Health & Wellness – LED Packaging and Health Lighting Exhibition Hall (Hall 4.2), Smart and Healthy Lighting Ecosystem Hall (Hall 9.2)
These halls delve into emerging trends in healthy lighting, including full-spectrum lighting, human-centric lighting, and the integration of smart control systems with personalised lighting experiences.
Light: Low Carbon Solutions – New Energy Storage Pavilion (Hall 5.2), Gaoyou Street Lighting Pavilion (Hall 5.1)
The New Energy Storage Pavilion promotes the integration of energy storage and photovoltaic technology to help achieve carbon neutrality. The Gaoyou Street Lighting Pavilion displays photovoltaic street lights that integrate IoT and big data technologies to enable remote monitoring, fault detection, and data analysis, thereby enhancing the intelligence of urban management and contributing to the sustainable development of smart cities.
Light: Design Aesthetics – Design Aesthetics Zone (Hall 10.1), Zhongshan Lighting Town Pavilion (Hall 13.1)
The Design Aesthetics Zone co-organised by GILE and Luce e design and curated by Mr Stefano Piontini of VSP and Mr Xu Dongliang of the TORYO International Lighting Design Center, showcases the intersection of light, design, and aesthetics. The zone is centred around the theme of “Light +” and takes inspiration from the Roman Colosseum. It aims to create an immersive exhibition space that integrates art, design, and creativity, and serve as a platform for the integration of Eastern and Western design philosophies. The Zhongshan Lighting Town Pavilion meanwhile demonstrates the rich lighting craftsmanship and unique designs of the ancient town of Zhongshan, with local manufacturers showcasing their exquisite work and traditions.
Light: Arts – 4th Lighting Art Display Pavilion (Halls 3.1 and 6.1)
The pavilion explores the artistic, cultural, and creative evolution of Chinese lighting brands, driving innovation and international collaboration in China’s lighting art industry. Running under the theme of “Metamorphosis”, it aims to demonstrate the transformation and integration of old and new, as well as the cross-pollination of different disciplines within the lighting art ecosystem.
Light: Horticulture – Bio-Optics and Smart Agriculture Demonstration Hall (Hall 5.2) Jointly organised by GILE and the China Agricultural Machinery Association, this hall aims to build a cross-industry platform that integrates bio-optics and smart agricultural technologies boosting productivity and sustainability in agriculture. It showcases how biophotonics and clean energy technologies can help China achieve carbon neutrality in the agricultural sector.
Light: Metasight – New Display Application Pavilion (Hall 5.2)
The New Display Application Pavilion invites leading brands to delve deep into the innovative trends in the LED display industry. Concurrent events taking place in the hall include product demonstrations as well as seminars discussing the latest applications of innovative display technologies.
A wide variety of concurrent events and partnerships to bolster the exhibition
The GILE event programme is running under the theme of “The Power of Voice” hosting over 100 parallel sessions throughout the course of the four-day show, providing new insights and inspiration for industry players to address market opportunities and challenges. As a core event, the “Light +” Opinion-Sharing Platform takes place in the viewing deck of Area A, outside halls 2.2, 3.2 and 4.2. It will discuss the practical applications and promotion of lighting, the current market and the needs of various application sectors including architecture and urban development, tourism, hotels, smart home, commercial spaces as well as health and wellness. The sessions aim to drive more technological innovation, inspire new ideas and foster cross-industry cooperation.
Another key highlight is the Stage Talk Forum, hosted across Halls 9.2, 10.1, 13.1, 6.1, 8.1 and 5.2. This forum provides a platform for designers, traders, brands, technicians and AIoT experts to share insights on the latest industry trends and future developments. The Stage Talk Forum will also feature product launch sessions, allowing exhibiting brands to unveil their newest lighting innovations to the audience.
The Key Opinion Leader Forum (Hall 8.1) is held in partnership with Alighting IoT & Technology Co Ltd (Alighting). Over 200 industry KOLs will act as ‘Alighting Lighting Appreciation Ambassadors’, generating professional reviews of the latest lighting technologies and products on the show floor. The ambassadors’ group is comprised of lighting designers, engineers, media representatives, association experts, industry opinion leaders, distributors and more.
To promote the integration of online and offline sales channels in the lighting industry, GILE has partnered with JD Lighting, coinciding with JD’s 618 shopping festival, to launch a sales promotion activity for the exhibiting companies. From 9 – 10 June, exhibitors are able to leverage JD’s dedicated online sales platform to promote their businesses. During the four-day show, JD has set up several dedicated service stations, with various presentations on 9 June, covering the company’s business model as well as key market trends. This initiative aims to help lighting companies explore multi-channel sales, bringing consumers and brands closer together.
Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition and Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology are part of Messe Frankfurt’s Light + Building Technology fairs headed by the biennial Light + Building event. The next edition will be held from 8 – 13 March 2026 in Frankfurt, Germany.
Messe Frankfurt organises several trade fairs for the light and building technology sectors in Asia. Other events in China include Shanghai Intelligent Building Technology, Shanghai Smart Home Technology, Shanghai Smart Office Technology and Parking China. The company’s lighting and building technology trade fairs also cover the markets in Argentina, India, Türkiye, the UAE and the USA.
For more information on Light + Building shows worldwide, please visit http://www.brand.light-
