Megan has been very helpful in all the process, being proactive following my requests and also making sure I was happy with the solutions offered.
Light + Building 2026
About the event
Update
Light + Building 2026 will be held between the 8th and 13th of March 2026. Messe Frankfurt confirms the event will be hosted as a live trade exhibition. The event grounds will not have the latest coronavirus safeguards in place. This is because of the removal of the restrictions related to the pandemic.
Preface
Light + Building (Light and Building Frankfurt) is the illumination and intelligent building design sector's prime event. This is due to the event showcasing the latest industry inclinations, state of affairs, and novel solutions. Messe Frankfurt serves as the hosting location for Light and Building. The trade exhibition is held every two years. Light + Building is the meeting location of a multifarious attendant group comprising architects, engineers, investors, retail suppliers and planners. They also include wholesalers, operators, sales and distribution specialists, R&D, and design experts. Light + Building is likewise a must-attend for furniture stores, electricians, electrical trade experts, security technology planners, real estate and housing industry, facility managers, and DIY stores.
Light and Building receives a large and highly diverse international audience. One rendition, for example, received over 220 000 trade visitants and more than 2 700 exhibitor firms. The edition moreover featured around 1 560 journalists. The edition featured representatives from a total of 55 countries. Among them were China, Italy, Switzerland, Spain, and Sweden.
Additionally, the event features a high participation rate from international companies and representatives with high decision-making roles. For instance, 70% of the exhibitors and 52% of the visitors represent a foreign country. 77% of the participants significantly influence critical business decisions. A considerable amount of the participants are return attendees. For example, one edition featured 59% return participants and 41 new attendants. This shows the importance of the event as an ongoing means of remaining competitive.
About the Light and Building Fair
Each Light + Building edition features at least two key themes. Each top thematic features diverse sub-themes, such as energy or intelligent buildings. Light + Building also uses another form of division, known as the key categories, which consist of a single keyword, such as emotion, selection, career, and skills. The various showstopper sub-events feature each of the themes, sub-themes and topics. These include the exhibition, Design Plus competition, Trend Forum, Guided Tours, Architecture+Technology Innovation Award, AIT Award, Technology Forum, Intersec Forum, BMWi zone, Building Technology Experts, and Building Technology Centre.
Companies that attend the fair include:
- ABB AG;
- Acolyte;
- BASF;
- Beckhoff Automation GmbH;
- Blaupunkt Lighting Europe;
- Bosch;
- EAE Group;
- HIKVISION;
- Lanxess;
- Microsoft;
- Panasonic;
- Samsung;
- Schneider Electric.
The sectors that attend the fair include manufacturing, skilled trades, and engineering. They also incorporate the planning, architecture, wholesale, retail, and realty industries.
Light + Building Accommodation
Procure suitable accommodation for Light + Building before all the good deals are taken with Travel 2 Fairs Ltd. All that is necessary is to inform us about the rooms you need, how much you wish to spend, and your desired location. Travel 2 Fairs Ltd manages the rest. Reserve lodgings adjacent to Messe Frankfurt and gain valuable access to public transport. We can advise you on the best routes to take to the venue. Aside from affordable hotel accommodation for exhibitions, we also provide transport services. One way to travel to your hotel is to have a rent-a-car wait for you at the airport. Another is to schedule an airport transfer in both directions.
Event information may need to be updated because of the coronavirus pandemic. More information is available from the organiser.
Past Iterations
Light + Building 2018
The 2018 edition of Light + Building occurred in Messe Frankfurt. The event was held between the 18th and 23rd of March, 2018. The edition received 220 000 trade visitants and 2 714 exhibitor firms.
Light + Building 2022
Light + Building 2022 occurred in Messe Frankfurt between the 2nd and 6th of October 2022. The venue did not feature coronavirus safeguards due to the removal of the related domestic restrictions. The event was attended by 1 531 exhibitor firms from 46 countries and 92 838 visitants from 147 nations (55% of the attendees were from abroad).
Light + Building 2024
Light + Building 2024 occurred as a live trade exposition in Messe Frankfurt between the 3rd and 8th of March 2024. The event featured around 2 170 exhibiting firms from 54 nations (76% from abroad) and more than 151 000 visitants from 146 countries (51% from abroad). 95% of the visiting group were pleased with their attendance, and 93% stated they had met their attendance goals during the iteration.
256,400
sq m of exhibition area
1894
international exhibitors
115,103
international visitors
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In my opinion it was a great location for us. Staff was courteous and nice. Rooms were spacious. Breakfasts were very good with lots of choices. There was a. It of outside noise that bothered the odd person but nothing that was unbearable.
I would definitely stay there again if we were to go back to Hannover.
But that’s just my 2 cents worth.
Hello Michael,
Thank you for your interest.
Yes’, everything’s going well with the hotel and George was very helpful and kind.
Thank you for your help, I will write you in case of need.
Best regards.
Working with Michelle from Travel to Fairs is pure pleasure. We had the opportunity to cooperate on several trips to the fair and all the hotels in which we had reservations met our expectations. We feel well taken care of and we will definitely use their services in the future.
Dear Tom,
Sorry for the late reply, everything was fine mate. Thanks a lot for your help, I look forward to 2018!!
Regards,
Colin Falzon Ta’ Falzon Landrovers Ltd.
Dear Megan,
It's nice to hear from you. The stay was fine and all the coworkers enjoyed the Hotels (both the terrasses and Olympia)
Have a nice day,
Marta Iannuzzi
Boat Shows Coordinator
Hello George,
Thank you for your follow up call.
Am glad to note that they were all pleased with both hotels. They said the hotels were clean and service was good. They particularly liked the location and the restaurant of Hotel XII Apostel Albergo. The only downside they mentioned to me is the weak wi-fi connection. But overall they were much satisfied.
ANUGA 2023
Hi Michael, Megan,
Thanks – the stay at Hotel 9 Paquis was very nice.
Megan – thanks for our cooperation these last years with hotel bookings, it’s been very nice dealing with you! 😊
Dear Tess,
Thank you for your email and please note that we have been very happy with accommodation during ITB 2018 and your service.
With very best regards,
Ms Iren Ghahramanyan
HI Christine,
I have just returned from my trip as I went to London after the fair. The hotel was great. Really close to the fair and easy to get to each day by walking.
We did really struggle to get taxis each night during the fair from the hotel to the city centre as there were no restaurants around the hotel. The hotel restaurant was good but expensive and you didn’t want to eat there each time.
Kind regards,
Jackie
Dear Megan,
The hotel and the location were great ! We would like to book the same hotel for Vitafoods 2024 OR perhaps something different in the same area.
Nina
All was good with the hotel and we enjoyed it. No problems at all working with Jane.