Here, you will find all the important information you need for your preparations at the Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition.
2026 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!
Opening times
| Date | 9 – 12 June 2026 |
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| Venue | China Import & Export Fair Complex |
| Address | 380 Yuejiang Zhong Road, Haizhu Disctrict, Guangzhou, China |
Registrations
Online registration
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.
Visitor pre-registrationWalk-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.
Power Match Programme
The Power Match Programme is a networking event held from 9-11 June 2026 at GlLE, Visitors can benefit from the programme by interacting and engaging with their target suppliers, providing anopportunity for casual business discussions.
- Cash incentives Business matching
- Unlimited access to the overseas buyer's lounge
- A free set of souvenirs
- Complimentary fair catalogue
*Terms and conditions applied. Group delegation 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 all over the world. 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
More details will be announced soon!
*Terms and conditions applied. Group delegation programme are exclusive for overseas visitors only.
China's Visa-Free Policy for Forty-eight Nations
From November 10,2025 to December 31,2026, Nationals holding valid ordinary passports of 48 countries, namely Brunei, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Australia, Poland, Portugal, Greece, Cyprus, Slovenia, Slovakia, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Andorra, Monaco, Liechtenstein, the Republic of Korea, Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Malta, Estonia, Latvia, Japan, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru， Uruguay，Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Russia and Sweden are exempted from visa requirement if coming to China for the purpose of business, tourism, family or friends visits, exchange and transit. They can stay in China for no more than 30 days without a visa.
Please note that China's visa-free policy for Russian holders of ordinary passports will be implemented until September 14, 2026.
Click here for more detailsInvitation Letter for Visa Application
Applying an official invitation letter here to support your visa application. We will send you in 5 working days after receiving and verifying the required documents.
Apply hereVisitor Flyer
More details will be announced soon!
Highlights of GILE
BETTER BUY
GILE as a one-stop sourcing platform offers cross segment cooperation, it features the product range from the production sector, technology sector, and application sector split over three sectors to provide you a diversified sourcing experience.
SMARTER BUY
Seven themed halls will feature at this year’s edition to explore the new marketing trends of light. Including cultural and tourism, low-carbon and smart city, new quality production, household spaces, bio-optics and smart agriculture, AI lighting, and commercial spaces.
CONFIDENT BUY
More than 3,100 exhibitors from 20 countries and regions have been confirmed to showcase their latest technologies and products at this year’s exhibition! Let's meet branded exhibitors and maximize your business opportunities here. GILE will host exhibitors and visitors from across the globe.
