About LFI

The transformative power of innovation and imagination converge in a global presentation of light and technology—brilliantly revealed at LIGHTFAIR International. Where new discoveries, new connectivity, new knowledge and new solutions propel lighting design quickly into the future. All at the world’s largest annual architectural and commercial lighting trade show and conference. LIGHTFAIR was established in 1989 and will hold its 29th edition in Chicago May 6-10, 2018 at McCormick Place.

Highlights

The global stage for innovation on the LFI trade show floor
6 pavilions showcase product-specific manufacturers
Conference offers approximately 200 hours of world-class accredited education
Accredited courses range from 60 minutes to 2-day immersion sessions at every level, from Foundational to Advanced as well as General
Courses on lighting, design, technology, smart lighting, lighting and health, retrofitting buildings, managing LED costs and more
The LFI Innovation Awards ® honors the industry’s newest product designs

LFI Partners

LIGHTFAIR International is co-owned by the International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD, www.iald.org) and the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES, www.ies.org). The event is co-owned, produced and managed by AMC, Inc. (www.americasmart.com).

Who Attends?

For the 2017 event, LIGHTFAIR had 27,939 registered attendees including design, lighting, technology, architecture, engineering, energy, facility and industry professionals from around the world:

Architects
Landscape Architects / designers
Contractors
Distributors / Wholesalers
Educators
Lighting Designers
Electrical Engineers
Engineers
Manufacturers and OEMs
Municipalities
Energy Consultants / Specialists
Public Utility Specialists
Energy Managers
Retail Designers
Engineers
ESCOs
Specifiers
Students
Facility Managers
Urban Planners
Interior Designers
Government Officials
Visual Merchandisers
Utilities
... and more!

Who Exhibits?

More than 500 of the world’s leading manufacturers will showcase their latest technologies and innovations in over 200,000 square feet of exhibit space, including products and solutions such as:

Ballasts
Building Integration
Contemporary Lighting
Decorative Lighting
Control Devices
IoT (Internet of Things)
Specialty Luminaires
Daylighting products & services
Luminaire types
Lampholders and Switches
Meters
High-End Fixtures
Mounting Devices
Light Sources
Exterior Luminaires
Lighting Control components
Solar products & solutions
... and more!