Guangzhou International Lightning Exhibition (also known as GILE) is the trade fair for the entire lighting industry in the Asian region and abroad. The annual event is organised by Messe Frankfurt and held simultaneously with GEBT (Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology), a leading expo for products and solutions related to home automation, energy efficiency, and smart power distribution. The 2025 edition of GILE will be held from 9 to 12 June at China Import & Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou.
GILE’s 30th edition will welcome more than 188,000 local and over 20,000 overseas visitors. They will explore the latest LED solutions and technologies showcased across more than 260,000 m2 of exhibition area, organised in 26 halls. The extensive product range will include LED and lighting accessories, components and equipment, lighting applications, smart lighting appliances, and many more.
For its 2025 edition, Guangzhou’s lighting expo will provide an extensive supporting program with many educational activities, networking events and specialised initiatives. Face-to-face B2B and B2C meetings, expert-led seminars and conferences, and business matching programs like the Power Match Program will provide attendees with various opportunities during the four-day lighting exhibition.
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Information
Guangzhou International Lightning Exhibition (also known as GILE for short) is regarded as one of the most crucial events dedicated to the lighting industry for the Asian market. The annual trade fair is organised by Messe Frankfurt Group, one of the world’s largest trade fair, congress and event organisers.
GILE’s main concept is achieving human-centric spatial design and city planning by connecting people with art, business, and technology. This mission is supported by its goal of showing the latest sector innovations and advancements in LED technology.
The event runs in parallel with Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology (GEBT for short), a leading showcase for the latest technologies and products in home automation, energy-efficient buildings, and smart power distribution. Both events provide participants with a platform for gaining inspiration and exploring new solutions, techniques, and technologies and their applications in the light industry.
Who can you meet there
GILE is an important gathering hub where local and international buyers and sellers meet to collaborate, exchange expertise and knowledge, and discover the latest technological advancements in the lighting sectors.
GILE, running simultaneously with GEBT, welcomes more than 3,380 prominent brands from Asia and abroad who come to showcase their recent innovations, network with potential new partners, compare with main competitors, explore new developments, gain insights and impressions of current and future market trends, and last but not least meet with potential customers and seal deals on the spot.
Exhibitors’ profiles include specialists such as wholesale traders, suppliers, importers, retailers, smart lighting solution providers, manufacturers, building and construction specialists, lighting and electrical engineers, consultants, designers, and many more.
More than 209,000 total visitors, both local and international, attend the trade fair. They are looking to establish new relationships and sign deals with prominent suppliers, explore innovations and new product developments, network and gain industry knowledge by attending seminars and conferences during the trade show.
India, Russia, Korea, Hong Kong, and Taiwan are the top five countries and regions generating the most visitors. 60% of the visitors work in top management positions and have decision-making powers. These are mainly architects, designers, energy suppliers, building owners and contractors, planners and engineers, property developers, housing managers, construction and planning authorities, procurement specialists, etc.
Past editions
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| Exhibitors | 2,626 | 2,410 | 216 |
| Visitors | 172,856 | 143,976 | 28,880 |
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| Exhibitors | 2,602 | 2,402 | 200 |
| Visitors | 165,998 | 137,120 | 28,878 |
What makes it special
Guangzhou International Lightning Exhibition is distinguished by its different concepts for every edition, such as Light—The Power of Infinity. Different specialised themes showcased during the edition promote each year’s concept.
Essential highlights of GILE are the following events and initiatives tailored to cover all participants’ needs:
- The Power of Voice: provides insights and inspiration for the industry players to face all essential market challenges through over 100 parallel educative sessions;
- Power Match Program: supports networking activities for international buyers and exhibitors from countries like France, India, and Turkey;
- Stage Talk Forum: provides a meeting platform for professionals such as designers, traders, technicians and other experts to share insights on the latest industry trends and future developments. The Forum also presents cutting-edge product launches.
Quick info
| Organiser: | Guangzhou Guangya Messe Frankfurt Co Ltd |
| Also called: | GILE 2025 |
| Founded: | 1996 |
| Frequency: | every year |
| Next Edition: | Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition 2026 |
| Sectors: | Lighting |
| Website: | Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition official website |
| Visitors: | Tickets for Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition |
| Exhibitors: | Exhibitor registration |
Important facts
Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition in numbers:
- runs in parallel with Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology (GEBT)
- 3,380+ exhibitors from 20 countries
- 260,000+ m2 of exhibition area
- 209,000+ visitors from 150+ countries
Next editions
Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition 2026
China Import & Export Fair Complex
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