The 23rd edition of Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology (GEBT) concluded on 12 June 2026 at the China Import and Export Fair Complex. Running concurrently with Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition (GILE), the two fairs covered 210,000 sqm across 21 halls in Areas A and B of the venue, with 2,802 exhibitors from 18 countries and regions and 210,128 trade visitors from 164 countries and regions. Exhibitors at GEBT showcased low-carbon intelligent building and home automation technologies, supported by forums exploring more than 60 topics, discussion panels and influencer activities organised in collaboration with industry bodies and experts.

Key figures from GEBT and GILE 2026:

• Visitors: 210,128 from 164 countries and regions

• Exhibitors: 2,802 from 18 countries and regions

• Scale: 210,000 sqm      

Ms Lucia Wong, General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, shared: “GEBT 2026 opened up new opportunities for low-carbon intelligent buildings and home automation, in line with China’s focus on ‘Quality Homes’. As the sector moves towards more integrated building solutions, this year’s fair supported practical discussions on technology, standards and cooperation across domestic and international markets. Participant feedback was encouraging, particularly around the quality of business discussions and partnerships formed during the event. GEBT will continue to support overseas expansion, international cooperation and the wider development of the building technology sector. We look forward to meeting again in Guangzhou next year.”

Product displays covered building automation, equipment monitoring, energy management, new energy storage, smart audio-visual and home entertainment systems, sun-shading and curtain systems, home security, building intercoms, home cabling, smart lighting control and home appliances. The fair also featured three themed zones: the KNX Zone, the Matter Zone, and the Low-carbon Intelligent Building & Energy Management Zone. Together, the exhibits and themed areas presented developments in systems, products, technical standards and applications, provided an efficient business-matching platform for industry participants.

The next editions of Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology and Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition will be held from 9 – 12 June 2027. Both shows are part of Messe Frankfurt's Light + Building Technology fairs headed by the biennial Light + Building event. The next edition will be held from 5 – 10 March 2028 in Frankfurt, Germany.

Messe Frankfurt organises several trade fairs for the light and building technology sectors in Asia, including smarteX Malaysia, International Smart Space Exhibition, Shanghai Intelligent Building Technology, Shanghai Smart Home Technology, Parking China and Shanghai Smart Office Technology. The company’s lighting and building technology trade fairs also cover the markets in Argentina, India, Türkiye, the UAE and the US.

For more information on Light + Building shows worldwide, please visit http://www.brand.light-building.com. For more information regarding the building shows in China, please visit www.building.cn.messefrankfurt.com or email building@china.messefrankfurt.com.