Here, you will find all the important information you need for your preparations at the Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition.
2027 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 2027 |
|---|---|
| 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.
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 Fifty Nations
From November 10,2025 to December 31,2026, Nationals holding valid ordinary passports of 50 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, Sweden, Canada and UK 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 December 31, 2027.
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 hereHighlights of GILE
Area A – Upstream Technology, Intelligent Manufacturing & Exterior Applications
Showcasing the complete supply chain from LED chips and packaging to mass production, including Mini/Micro-LED and full-spectrum chips, drivers, ICs, optical components and testing systems. Visitors can see how upstream innovations enable advanced applications such as Human-Centric Lighting (HCL), alongside the exterior application ecosystems.
Area B – Interior Applications & Lighting Fixture Design
Dedicated halls for lighting fixture design reflecting demand for design integration, intelligent control, energy efficiency, sustainability and architectural compatibility. Key trends include minimalist aesthetics, modular structures, precision optics, glare control, tuneable white and full-spectrum technologies, smart dimming and low-carbon materials, paired with scenario-based applications.
