Lighting up the future at LIGHTFAIR International 2017

28th November 2016

Anna Flockett

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A global presentation of light and technology will show the transformative powers of innovation and imagination at LIGHTFAIR International 2017 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia 9^th– 11^th May, the Pre- Conference LIGHTFAIR Institute: will be held 7^th– 8^th May.

Attendees from around the world will explore the future of lighting design at the world’s largest annual architectural and commercial lighting trade show and conference, with the 2017 LIGHTFAIR trade show floor producing its largest footprint in history and showcasing two new pavilions.

The Conference programme will offer a robust complement of courses and topics featuring new speakers, keynotes and informative education sessions. LIGHTFAIR 2017 will allow attendees new discoveries, new connectivity, new knowledge and new solutions propelling lighting design into the future.

Two new pavilions, Intelligent Lighting and IoT, will display cutting-edge products and solutions showcased in product presentations featuring technology and connectivity innovations. The Intelligent Lighting Pavilion features smart lighting solutions that provide the benefit of controlling the lighting in a space by using sensors and data to maximise efficiency and energy savings.

The IoT Pavilion displays the technology used to create a network that uses the power of connectivity to achieve greater efficiency, reduce operation costs and collect valuable data. LIGHTFAIR’s unmatched Conference programme is where lighting and design professionals learn about what’s on the horizon. The knowledge shared by industry practitioners informs the global community of the newest discoveries and practices.

The HUB will remain the interactive meeting space where those in the lighting and design community connect with colleagues from across the globe for networking, education and fun. There will also be events in the New Exhibitor Pavilion which provide attendees the chance to view the latest innovations from first-time exhibitors.

Preceding and setting the stage for the trade show opening, the LFI Innovation Awards will highlight the industry’s most innovative products and designs introduced during the last 12 months. The presentation will take place on 9^th May at 8am, with the LFI trade show floor opening at 9am.