Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition 2026

Update

GILE will take place between 09-12.06.2026. The hosting site will be the China Import & Export Fair Complex (CIEFC).

Preface

Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition (GILE) puts up quite a show as it puts to test the latest solutions in LED, technical, and decorative lighting. It is a massive event that gives you access to the Chinese market as well as the surrounding Asian territories. This is best reflected in the attendance numbers: over 2 400 exhibiting firms and more than 145 000 visitants attend the annual editions. GILE represents the entire range of product categories:

• Ornamental lights;
• Dimmers;
• Electronic elements;
• LEDs;
• Packaging elements;
• Optical components;
• Measurement systems;
• Switches.

The exhibition allows you to reach high-ranking purchasers via its large support program with 100 sub-events.

Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition Accommodation

Secure your hotel booking online first thing possible and have Travel 2 Fairs Ltd handle your business travel arrangements. Choose your hotels carefully for the best experience. Travel 2 Fairs ltd taps into a network of properties that allows us to plan for your budget and position you close to the exhibition venue. You get to save on your travel costs and cut down on commuting time.

Past Iterations

Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition 2022

The 2022 edition was a live trade exposition held at the CIEFC between 03-06.08.2022. It received 1 288 exhibiting firms from 13 nations and 128 202 visitants from 58 nations.  

Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition 2023

The 2023 iteration was a live trade exposition between 09-12.06.2023 at the CIEFC. The format featured over 3 300 exhibiting firms from 18 nations and more than 207 600 visitants from 140 countries on 220 000 m2 of event space. The exhibition spanned 22 exposition halls. 

Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition 2024

The 2024 iteration occurred as a live trade exposition between 09-12.06.2024 at the CIEFC. The event featured more than 3 300 exhibiting firms from 20 nations and around 209 000 visitants from 150 countries on 260 000 m2.

Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition 2025

GILE 2025 occurred as a live trade expo between 09-12.06.2025 at the CIEFC. The event featured around 3 200 exhibiting firms from 20 nations and approximately 311 200 visitants from 151 countries on 250 000 m2.