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Messe Frankfurt Joins LightFair Partnership

Joining the International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) and the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES), global event coordinators Messe Frankfurt are partnering to organize and present the five-day LightFair® trade show and conference event, which will take place next at the Las Vegas Convention Center from 4 - 8 May 2025.

The biennial architectural and commercial lighting event gathers over 500 exhibitors and thousands of attendees from the North American market to showcase cutting-edge innovations in lighting and deliver an experience-driven show floor that includes product discovery, networking, and future-forward education. 

With the Light + Building portfolio that includes thirteen lighting technology and innovation shows across the globe, Messe Frankfurt's recognition in delivering the highest quality attendee experience brings even more value to the LightFair event.

"The IALD is thrilled to partner with Messe Frankfurt for LightFair and is eager to reinvent the international trade show and conference alongside a widely respected event coordinator deeply connected with the lighting industry worldwide," stated Christopher Knowlton, Chief Executive Officer, IALD. "The partnership will amplify the event's ability to showcase cutting-edge lighting innovations and connect directly with the lighting community in the United States and beyond."

"As this next evolution of LightFair opens its doors to broader audiences, the IALD welcomes the fostering of collaboration and inspiration within the lighting industry that will come from this international alliance."

LightFair 2025 will run from 4 - 8 May in Las Vegas, NV, USA. For more information on the developing trade show and conference agenda, visit lightfair.com.

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