DALI Alliance announces inaugural Global Sumit + Expo
(Netherlands) – The DALI Alliance will host DALI 27 – its first-ever Global DALI Summit + Expo in Utrecht, Netherlands next February.
Taking place on 23-24 February at the Supernova arena in the Royal Dutch Jaarbeurs, DALI 27 aims to connect experts from across the lighting, smart buildings, and smart cities sectors to shape the future of digital lighting control.
The event will establish a new international forum for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and innovation, bringing together the global DALI ecosystem. It will also conclude with a gala dinner featuring the 2027 DALI Lighting Awards, which recognise outstanding projects and achievements in DALI-based lighting control – entries for which are now open.
Combining the DALI Alliance General Assembly with a conference and expo for lighting designers, manufacturers, system integrators, and technology providers, DALI 27 will feature keynote presentations, panel discussions, technical sessions, case studies, and an expo showcasing the latest DALI technologies and solutions. Networking events throughout DALI 27 will also provide opportunities for professional to connect and exchange ideas.
Paul Drosihn, General Manager of the DALI Alliance, says: “DALI 27 brings together experts from across the lighting, smart buildings, and smart cities value chains to advance interoperable digital lighting control. For the first time, we are bringing the global DALI ecosystem together for a dedicated summit and expo to share knowledge, strengthen partnerships, and inspire innovation.”
DALI 27 will open on Tuesday 23 February, 2027, at the centrally located venue in Utrecht. Located just 30 minutes by direct train from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and a five-minute walk from Utrecht Centraal Station, the venue provides convenient access for attendees traveling from around the world. Throughout the two-day event, sponsors and partner companies will showcase their latest technologies and solutions in the Expo. The full conference programme will be announced in Autumn 2026, with registration details, ticket options, and participation fees to follow. Companies and industry experts interested in presenting, exhibiting, or sponsoring DALI 27 are encouraged to contact the DALI Alliance.