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June 4, 2025
GILE 2025 opens on 9 June

The Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition (GILE) will celebrate its 30th anniversary, marking three decades of connecting industry professionals and inspiring lighting innovation. To commemorate this milestone, GILE is launching the “illuminnovation lab”, a platform designed to foster collaboration and unite various stakeholders. The lab will facilitate exploration of lighting technology integration across multiple fields, uncovering new possibilities and driving growth in the industry.

     GILE 2025 will be held from 9 – 12 June in Areas A and B of the China Import and Export Fair Complex. The exhibition will take place concurrently with Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology (GEBT), covering a total area of 250,000 sqm, and featuring 3,188 exhibitors showcasing the latest advancements in lighting.

 
Launch of “illuminnovation lab”: A new era of light-enhanced living
GILE will host over 100 exclusive sessions, offering opportunities for the lighting industry to expand and integrate resources across trade, design, e-commerce, branding, and international outreach. These events are organised into five main categories, fostering innovation and collaboration.

Design Engineering Channel: “illuminnovation lab”
During the show, the “illuminnovation lab” covers four areas: hotels, commercial spaces, wellness, and residential environments, tailoring lighting design to meet each sector’s unique needs. Below are the key highlights:

Alighting Award
The 13th Alighting Award Ceremony and Forum (“Light + AI”) honoring global innovation in products, design, and engineering.

Opening Ceremony and Brand Announcement Conference for GILE 2025
Celebrating 30 years of industry evolution, reflecting on market advancements in landscape, industrial, and medical lighting, and reaffirming the industry’s enduring mission.
   To mark this exhibition’s significant step forward, Ms Lucia Wong, General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd commented: “For 30 years, GILE has reflected the growth of the lighting industry and demonstrated the dedication of lighting professionals. Moving forward, we will continue to organise the ‘illuminnovation lab’ across the country with renewed enthusiasm and a strong commitment to our goals. Our aim is to promote a vibrant lighting industry, inject new energy into its development, and create a better lighting environment for everyone. Let us move forward together towards a brighter future for the lighting industry.”

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