Light + Intelligent Building Middle East returns for a 17th edition with an 88% increase in exhibitors

Light + Intelligent Building Middle East returns for a 17th edition with an 88% increase in exhibitors

Light + Intelligent Building Middle East, the leading exhibition for lighting, electrical engineering, and building technology, will return from 16-18 January at the Dubai World Trade Centre with 350 exhibitors, an 88% increase from last year. Organised by Messe Frankfurt Middle East, the event is part of the international Light + Building brand and will be held under the theme, “Enlightened Futures: How responsibility will guide the future of buildings”.  Construction projects worth US$ 2.3 trillion are currently being planned or under development in the GCC region, which has led to significant growth in the lighting sector. Additionally, the region’s intelligent building market has grown considerably due to the increased demand for smart technologies, the emergence of 5G technology, and government initiatives.  “The MENA region is witnessing a surge in demand for intelligent buildings, driven by growing awareness of the need for efficient and sustainable energy use and the reduction of CO2 emissions. At the same time, the lighting sector in the region is experiencing considerable growth due to the booming construction industry in the Middle East, ” said Dishan Isaac, Show Director of Light + Intelligent Building Middle East. He added: “Light + Intelligent Building Middle East provides a crucial platform for