Here, you will find all the important information you need for your preparations at the Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition.
Opening times
| Date | 9 – 12 June 2024 |
|---|---|
| Venue | China Import & Export Fair Complex |
| Address | 380 Yuejiang Zhong Road, Haizhu Disctrict, Guangzhou, China |
2024 Visitor programmes
We have curated diverse visitor programs and a wide range of heartwarming services specifically tailored to enhance your experience! Find more details below and don't pass up the opportunity to meet with international business leaders!
POWER MATCH - Global Lighting Market Intelligence
POWER MATCH programme is a networking event held from 9 - 11 June 2024 at the viewing deck outside Hall 4.2 in Area A. Visitors can benefit from the programme by interacting and engaging with suppliers, providing an opportunity for casual business discussions.
- Enjoy incentives and benefits
- Business matching meet up
- Unlimited access to the overseas buyer's lounge
- A free set of souvenirs
- Complimentary fair catalogue
For GILE 2025, more details will be announced later. Stay tuned!
*Terms and conditions applied. POWER MATCH programme are exclusive for overseas visitors only.
Group delegation programme
Optimsing your visit by joining the hosted buyer programme! It's an exclusive programme designed to bring key buyers from Southeast Asian, European, American, and Asia Pacific countries. Senior managers and individuals in key procurement and decision-making roles inside their organisations are the target audience for the programme.
- Pre-show badge mailing services
- Complimentary fair catalogue
- A free set of souvenirs
For GILE 2025, more details will be announced later. Stay tuned!
*Terms and conditions applied. POWER MATCH programme are exclusive for overseas visitors only.
China Experiments with a Visa-Free Policy for Twelve Nations
From March 14, 2024 to November 30, 2024, travelers holding ordinary passports from twelve countries, namely Germany, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Malaysia, Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium and Luxmbourg can be exempted from visa to enter the Mainland of China and stay for no more than 15 days for business, tourism, family visit and transit purposes.
Admission
Online registration – Individuals
Enjoy free and speedy admission, visitors are suggested to complete online pre-registration before their visits. Once the registration is completed, visitors will receive the confirmation email.
Visitors who completed their registrations on or before the named dated will receive admission badge by post before show date. Otherwise, please bring along with their confirmation letter and two business cards to redeem visitor badge at the fairground.
Walk-in registration
Visitors are required to fill out the registration form upon arrival. And redeem admission badge at "Visitor Registration Counter" with the filled form, 2 business cards and RMB50 admission fee.
Downloads
- 2025 Fact Sheet (pdf, 175 KB)
Who should visit?
Industry Related
- Architect
- Housing management
- Interior design company
- Building contractor
- Planner / Engineer
- Electrical supplier
- Property developer
- Property management
- System integrator
- Service provider (e.g. electrician & installer)
- Interior designer
- Lighting designer
- Lighting manufacturer
Trade related
- Importer
- Buying office
- Exporter
- E-Tailer
- Wholesaler / Distributor
- Manufacturer
- Retailer
- Industrial association / media
- Chain store
- Department store
- End-users (e.g. Hotel, entertainment area, shopping mall, restaurant, etc)
Authorities
- Construction / Planning authority
- Procurement authority
Why you should visit the fair?
Geographical location – situated at the heart of the lighting production industry, Guangzhou is in close proximity to a vast number of manufacturers and terminal markets, it has a well-established and efficient components and materials supply chain.
Scale – with 3,318 exhibitors from 18 countries and regions (2023 statistic), it is a comprehensive exhibition that can suit all requirements.
Trends – at GILE, both exhibitors and buyers are exposed to the latest products and technological trends.
Events and fringe programmes – the extensive, complementary and carefully designed event programme rounds off your visit to GILE. The top themes and events give you a concentrated overview of the latest trends and developments in your sector.
