The 28th Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition), organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), opened at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre and runs until 30 October, while the 11th Hong Kong International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo is being held at AsiaWorld-Expo until 29 October. Together, the twin fairs bring together some 3,000 exhibitors from more than 20 countries and regions, positioning Hong Kong as a central platform for the global lighting trade and technology exchange.
HKTDC Associate Executive Director Silas Chu said the fairs are held under the theme "Beyond Illumination", reflecting key industry trends in smart connectivity, healthy living, immersive spatial experiences and sustainability. The scale and international mix of exhibitors underscore the fairs' role in connecting global buyers with industry players and fostering the sustainable development of the lighting industry, with participants from Australia, India, Korea, Singapore, Denmark, Finland, Germany, the Netherlands, Mexico and the United Kingdom, among others.
The presence of major industry alliances in global smart lighting and IoT, including the Connectivity Standards Alliance, the DALI Alliance, the SILA-EMN Alliance, the Zhaga Consortium and, for the first time, KNX, demonstrates the breadth of the smart lighting ecosystem on display. The Hall of Connected Lighting features some 70 leading brands, including Dimon, Inventronics, TUYA, Viso Systems, Casambi and Signify, with immersive installations such as Casambi's Artisan Cafe concept space and Viliya's Mirrorverse. Signify is presenting a racing simulator experience with the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team and displaying Philips Skylight, which adjusts light according to human circadian rhythms to create healthier indoor environments.
The Autumn Lighting Fair has also launched a new LED Display Solution Zone to build an LED commercial display ecosystem, featuring high-resolution screens, transparent displays, flexible panels and immersive visual systems for retail, events, smart cities and architectural projects. Other zones include Commercial Lighting, Residential Lighting and LED Essentials, while the Hall of Aurora showcases some 500 renowned brands with products used in landmark projects such as the FIFA World Cup stadium, the Museum of the Future in Dubai and the Eiffel Tower restaurant in Paris.
The Outdoor and Tech Light Expo features Smart Pole and Solution; Outdoor, Industrial and Technical Lighting; and Landscape and Architectural Lighting zones, and has added photovoltaic and energy storage solutions to help cities improve energy efficiency. According to GEP Research, the global photovoltaic lighting market is expected to reach US$18.5 billion in 2026, a year-on-year increase of 14.2%, highlighting the growing commercial significance of green energy solutions. Exhibitors such as Lansine Intelligent, Auroras InnoTech and Hishine Group are presenting products ranging from energy storage power stations to solar-powered architectural lighting and high-mast stadium lights.
Market data cited at the fairs point to sustained demand. Fortune Business Insights projects the global lighting fixtures market will grow from US$142.52 billion in 2026 to US$221.39 billion by 2034, a CAGR of 5.7%, driven partly by rising public demand for smart lighting systems. Exhibitors such as Zhongshan Tauras Technologies and Yndlux Lighting are responding with integrated dimmable power supplies and intelligent linear module lights designed for diverse applications.
The fairs are accompanied by a series of thematic events with international organisations, including the IES Illumination Awards showcase, the Innovative Lighting Design Forum, a Circularity in Lighting Design session with Women in Lighting, and the Connected Lighting Forum on healing light for emotional well-being. Under the EXHIBITION+ hybrid model, online fairs run from 19 October to 6 November through the Click2Match platform, extending business opportunities beyond the physical venues.
For buyers and exhibitors, the twin fairs offer a consolidated view of where the lighting industry is heading: toward smarter, healthier, more sustainable and more visually immersive products. The Outdoor and Tech Light Expo website is available at hkotlexpo.hktdc.com, and the Autumn Lighting Fair website at hklightingfairae.hktdc.com. The HKTDC, which celebrates its 60th anniversary this year, promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub through international exhibitions, conferences and business missions, and provides market insights through research reports and digital news channels. Further details about the organisation are available at www.hktdc.com/aboutus.
