Light and building
A Light and Building, highly strategic
But what will happen from October 2 to 6, 2022 that is so important for the future of the world? On what strategic issues for the future of the planet, exhibitors at a show will they have to show their know-how? Yet behind these somewhat grandiloquent assertions, all this is pure truth, since the trade shows Light and Building which signs its big comeback will be at the heart of the debates of our near and distant future in the field of energy with lighting and electricity.
Indeed, and who would have believed it, but our light sources during the edition held before COVID, were at the heart of all technological innovations with the aim of reducing energy consumption, linked to performance always improved. Each manufacturer, each lighting manufacturer understood very well that action had to be taken.
Bad surprise from the East
But no one had foreseen an event which fell on the world with the military invasion of Ukraine by the Russian army and whose consequences on our resources weigh a little more each day than it is in terms shortage, cost and supply. Add the brutal acceleration of climate change and the picture could not potentially be darker, since today the world, and more particularly Western Europe, is deploying gigantic efforts so that we can have enough electricity this winter to our individual consumption, and running businesses, public lighting. The outbreak of the Ukrainian conflict took everyone by surprise. But to imagine that our sources of light and energy from our industries could dry up, that would have surprised Mrs Edison and Westinghouse if they came back among us.
A funny context for this edition of Light and Building
It is therefore in this more or less strange context that the world's largest meeting place for lighting, its sources and derivatives, in this case building technologies, is making a comeback for an autumn edition to be held from October 2-4. Suffice to say, it is with great curiosity that our team of Trade shows Mag awaits these days, which will have a special fragrance.
However At Messe Frankfurt, we know all this, which does not prevent the organizers who have seen others from setting up a show where already more than 1,500 exhibitors from 46 countries will be able to present their novelties and innovations in the light and lighting sectors. lighting, electrical engineering, home automation and “building automation”. For your information This neologism modeled on the word home automation, designates automatic or computer solutions at the service of the occupants of a large building, whether it is a building, a tertiary or public building.
So beyond the geo-strategic environment, the sector had an urgent need to communicate on market news and trends, but also a strong desire on the part of the players in the profession to be able to exchange views. It is now a reality.
Optimism despite everything
Despite these bad winds blowing over the world, life goes on, optimism and smiles return to Messe Frankfurt as brand director Johannes Möller says Light & building “I am very happy that we can correct our forecast upwards. Indeed we received a lot of registrations on the rise. This demonstrates that the sector strongly approves of the Autumn edition of Light & Building and we clearly notice how happy all these professionals are to see each other again physically”.
Spotlight on smart building technology
The group of these products positioned in halls 9, 11 and 12 will bring together the entire offer, ranging from building automation to intelligent energy management and electrical charging infrastructure, including installation systems. . The extensive program focusing on major building technology topics will be concentrated for the first time at Building Plaza in hall 9.0. This space is the center of conferences, round tables and seminars which target the latest developments in smart applications, interconnection, and use respecting climate objectives, it goes without saying.
Intersec building: connected security techniques
Whether access restrictions, video surveillance, fire protection or data protection, the requirements for security technology are increasing in the building of the future. This is why interconnection and security will be major themes of the show. The segment Intersec will bring together the corresponding offer in hall 8. The forum will be the high place for professional exchanges on the subject with exchanges of experts as part of a prestigious program.
Light !
During this upcoming edition, this one will shine with a thousand lights in halls 3, 4 and 6. The international offer will bring together players whose design will be expressed in all styles of decoration, but also technical lighting, outdoor and public lighting, safety and emergency lighting. Hall 8 will house manufacturers of light sources, technical components and controls for lighting. This space will combine a stage for debate seminars and awards ceremonies, and will be located right next to the surfaces devoted to demonstrations, which will be the starting points for guided tours. It will also be the central meeting space for designers, planners, architects
So here is a rich program for a recovery that promises to be exciting in many ways; All this did not escape the notice of the 46 foreign exhibitors, notably from Italy, Turkey, Spain, Poland, the Netherlands, Great Britain, Belgium, Greece and of course France.
Light & Building : October 2/6
Intersec Forum : October 3/6
Light & Building Digital extension s accessible from October 2 to 14
