At GILE 2026, my initial impression was the strong on-site traffic throughout the exhibition. Our booth was bustling with mostly overseas buyers, including designers, general contractors, and property owners in search of new business collaborations. We engaged in fruitful discussions with visitors from across Southeast Asia, North America, and Europe, with a noticeably strong turnout of African buyers this year.

We have participated in GILE for over a decade. For the 2026 edition, our company showcased smart health lighting applications for office, residential, and commercial spaces, along with high-efficiency outdoor lighting products and smart street lighting. The show drew strong international participation, offering an excellent platform for exchange among supply chain partners, distributors, designers, end users, and project clients. I also noticed that visitors this year were more willing to sit down for detailed discussions about products, applications, and technology, which helped us to identify client needs more quickly and accurately.

We came to GILE for the first time in 2026 because the fair is known for defining the absolute latest global trends, introducing breakthrough products, and debuting cutting-edge technology. My first impression has been great – excellent, actually. Everyone involved in setting up the booths, the concurrent events, and the exhibition themes deserves immense recognition for what they’ve achieved.

I’ve been coming to GILE for many years and have never been disappointed. I am mainly looking for indoor and outdoor industrial lighting, specifically products integrating sensors and remote controllers that expand product functionality. While exploring the fair, I’ve had some fantastic experiences with local suppliers and even got a chance to chat face-to-face with some of our existing suppliers. Meeting in person is a great way to signal that we are heavily invested and involved in the industry.