(MEA) Light + Intelligent Building Middle East will celebrate its 20th edition when it returns to the Dubai World Trade Centre from 12-14 January 2027, bringing together manufacturers, technology providers, specifiers, consultants, and developers from across the lighting and building technology sectors.

Organised by Messe Frankfurt Middle East, the event has evolved over the past two decades alongside developments in the built environment, reflecting the increasing integration of lighting, building automation, smart home technologies, and connected infrastructure.

According to organisers, the 2027 edition will focus on the growing convergence of systems that were traditionally specified and operated independently, including lighting controls, IoT technologies, energy management platforms, and building management systems.

Commenting on the milestone edition, Abdul Muhsin, Event Director of Light + Intelligent Building Middle East, says: As we celebrate this 20th edition, the show reflects the evolution of the industry towards connected, experience-driven spaces, where lighting, building automation, and AI-driven technologies converge into integrated, energy-efficient ecosystems. As lighting becomes an integral part of green buildings and smart cities, it will continue to both illuminate spaces and light the way towards a more sustainable, intelligent, and aesthetically enriching world.”

The event takes place against a backdrop of significant investment across the GCC in smart city initiatives, hospitality developments, entertainment destinations, retail projects, and mixed-use communities, sectors that are increasingly demanding coordinated approaches to lighting and building systems.

Co-located with Intersec Global, the exhibition will encompass product categories including Smart Home & Building Automation, Architectural Lighting, Technical Lighting, Decorative Lighting, Electrical Engineering, and Components & Control Systems.

Alongside the exhibition, the event’s conference programme will return with a number of established platforms. THINKLIGHT will once again focus on lighting design and technology within the built environment, while the Smart Building Summit will examine trends shaping connected and sustainable buildings. The InSpotlight Stage will host product presentations and will also serve as the venue for the final round of judging for the Light Middle East Awards 2027 Product of the Year.

Nathan Waugh, Portfolio Director, Security, Technology and Production, Messe Frankfurt Middle East adds, “The 2027 edition will demonstrate how a more converged built-environment is helping the design of the next generation of projects, reinforcing the show’s role as a strategic bridge between innovation and opportunity. By broadening the platform alongside established content such as THINKLIGHT and the Smart Building Summit, we are providing the ideal opportunity for global manufacturers and solution providers to engage in direct conversation with the developers, consultants, and project decisionmakers shaping major developments across the region.”

Visitor registration for Light + Intelligent Building Middle East 2027 is now open.