The highly anticipated LiGHT Expo London returned for its fourth consecutive and increasingly successful year. As the UK's only dedicated high-end lighting exhibition, LiGHT 25 welcomed thousands of visitors to the Business Design Centre in London. Over two days, on 19 and 20 November, the exhibition centre was transformed into a creative and collaborative hub.
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A record 6,764 attendees braved the cold weather to attend this year's show, demonstrating their continued support. LiGHT 25 brought together architects, interior designers, lighting designers, engineers, and specifiers, alongside hundreds of leading architectural and decorative lighting brands. Visitors attended inspiring talks and presentations from more than 60 speakers, while taking advantage of creatively curated networking opportunities.
A key part of LiGHT's success is its continual evolution to attract new audiences and offer a unique experience. Launched for the first time at LiGHT 25, the Technical Zone provided a dedicated showcase for brands at the forefront of urban lighting, commercial lighting, control systems, components, lamps and gear, and emergency lighting, giving visitors a vital platform to exchange expertise and explore the latest innovations.
In the Decorative Zone, a special VIP Design Tour saw 23 leading interior design studios participate in a guided tour of the show. The professionals were introduced to ten leading lighting brands suited to the interiors market, before heading to the lounge for further networking. The tour received high praise from both attendees and participating brands for providing a concise yet informative opportunity to explore the show and make connections.
This year's programme was expanded to include innovation, education, and networking opportunities. Supported by Studio Due, the Associations Lounge acted as a shared base for leading industry bodies, including the DALI Alliance, The LIA, ILP, SLL, and the IALD. Located on the Gallery Level, the lounge hosted events such as the in-person Silhouette Awards celebration, the LiGHT Lunch with Studio Due and David Atkinson of DALD, and a dedicated two-day splinter talks programme.
Central to the educational programme were the CPD-accredited [d]arc thoughts talks, in collaboration with Lutron. Curated and moderated by editors of arc and darc magazines, alongside guest moderators, the talks brought together global experts to address themes such as sustainability, circularity, wellness, health, and the business of design. Highlights included Out of Our Lane: What Lighting Designers Must Learn from Medicine with Willie Duggan (Lighting Designer), and True Luxury is Handmade: Crafted for Connoisseurs of Light with Surbhi Jindal (Da Light Hub / Women in Lighting India Ambassador), exploring creativity in bespoke lighting design.
Also new for 2025, visitors were able to immerse themselves in an innovative light art installation by Speirs Major Light Architecture, in partnership with formalighting. Re:Vision explored the theme of colour perception across species, using custom spectral profiles and reimagined Ishihara colour blindness test patterns to reveal the diversity of visual experience in the natural world.
Paul James, Managing Director, commented:
"We are once again thrilled with the positive response and overwhelming attendance. We are proud that the exhibition continues to grow and improve, cementing LiGHT as a must-visit event for anyone involved in lighting, architecture, interior design, engineering, and beyond. The show offers the perfect mix to discover new ideas, strengthen professional relationships, and stay at the forefront of the lighting industry."
Helen Ankers, [d]arc thoughts Programme Director, added:
"We are delighted with the feedback from this year's show. The team thoroughly enjoyed exploring the new Technical Zone, attending a wide range of inspiring talks from renowned speakers, and experiencing the light art installation by Speirs Major. We thank all media partners, event supporters, and exhibitors for their contributions. We look forward to sharing special plans for our milestone fifth year in 2026."
The free-to-attend exhibition for 2026 is confirmed for 18 and 19 November.
More information:
LiGHT Expo London
Paul James
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www.lightexpo.london
