When and where is Light + Intelligent Building Middle East 2027?

12–14 January 2027, 10am–6pm, at Dubai World Trade Centre.

Is visitor registration free?

Yes, registration is free for eligible trade professionals, and the conference and workshop programme is free for registered visitors unless stated otherwise.

Can I also visit Intersec Global?

Yes. The same visitor badge gives access to Intersec Global, which runs at the same venue on the same dates.

Can the general public or under-18s attend?

No. It is a trade-only event and under-18s are not allowed into the exhibition halls.

Is the badge transferable?

No. Badges are issued to the registered individual; each visitor must register separately.

Light + Intelligent Building Middle East 2027

Name: Light + Intelligent Building Middle East 2027
Start: 2027-01-12T10:00:00+00:00
End: 2027-01-14T18:00:00+00:00
Location: Dubai World Trade Centre

About this event

Light + Intelligent Building Middle East reaches its 20th edition in 2027. Organised by Messe Frankfurt Middle East at Dubai World Trade Centre, the show has grown from a lighting fair into a platform for the technologies behind intelligent spaces: lighting, electrical engineering, building automation, integrated AV and digital signage. It runs alongside Intersec Global, and the visitor badge covers both shows.

Seven product sectors

The organiser expects 300+ exhibitors across seven sectors for 2027.

Architectural lighting & accessories
Decorative lighting & accessories
Technical lighting & accessories
Electric lamps, components & control systems
Electrical engineering
Smart home & building automation
Integrated AV systems & digital signage

Conferences and show features

A free, CPD-certified content programme with 125+ industry experts, plus product launches, live demonstrations and workshops.

Smart Building Summit
ThinkLight, on lighting design and real-world projects
InSpotLight tech stage for product launches
Certified workshops on intelligent lighting design tools
Light Middle East Awards
Premium Club for high-value buyers

Who attends

Architects and lighting designers, consultants, contractors, system integrators, facility managers, distributors, manufacturers, technology providers, end users and public-sector stakeholders. It is a trade-only event for professionals aged 18 and over.

Tickets & passes

Trade visitor registration — Free: Free for eligible trade professionals; includes the conference programme and access to Intersec Global

Light + Intelligent Building Middle East 2027 is a Real Estate & Construction event taking place 12-14 Jan 2027 at Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.