Lighting technology and building connectivity drive purchasing and specification decisions across construction and design. Light + Building 2026 takes place from 8 to 13 March 2026 in Frankfurt at Messe Frankfurt and gathers manufacturers, integrators and designers.
Dates and venue for Light + Building 2026
The event runs from 8 to 13 March 2026 at Messe Frankfurt. The six-day schedule spans halls dedicated to luminaires, lighting components, electrical installation and smart building systems. Check venue maps and opening hours on the official site to plan which exhibitor halls to prioritise.
Sectors and exhibitor profile
Exhibitors cover professional lighting, lighting components, electrical equipment and building automation solutions. The roster includes firms focused on lighting design, electrical engineering and networked building technology. That mix serves wholesalers, architects, system integrators and technical facilities teams.
Programme and highlighted areas
The 2026 programme features themed spaces and practical demos. Top themes include sustainable transformation, smart connectivity and Living Light which addresses user centric lighting design. Dedicated stages such as the Design Plaza and the Exhibitor Stage host product showcases and recorded talks available after the event.
Key figures for the edition
The show listed 1,927 exhibitors and registered 144,767 visitors. Those metrics underline the international scale of the platform for lighting and building services technology.
B2B prospecting tactics for the fair
Prepare a target list of exhibitors and lock short meetings in advance. Focus conversations on three concrete points: the buyer need, commercial terms and delivery timelines. After each meeting send a compact follow up with technical sheets, a proposed next step and available dates for a product demo to keep the pipeline active.
Final note and official resources
For companies working at the intersection of design and building technology Light + Building 2026 is a concentrated view of market offerings and technical trends. Use the exhibitor directory and recorded sessions to refine pitches before arrival. Practical information on registration, stand services and the full programme is available at the official Light + Building site https://light-building.messefrankfurt.com/frankfurt/en.html
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