Featuring the latest products and technologies in categories such as technical lighting, components, street and city lighting, decorative lighting, home and building automation technologies, and electrical engineering, the fair hosted 110 exhibitors from 7 countries and trade visitors from 61 countries over three days. International business connections were a prominent highlight of Light + Intelligent Building Istanbul 2024. Many purchasing professionals, particularly from the Middle East, North Africa, the Balkans, and various European countries, met with exhibitors to explore the latest technologies, experience innovations firsthand, and sign new procurement agreements.
An inspirational start for the industry from the opening
The opening ceremony, hosted by Burcu Kapu, featured speeches by Messe Frankfurt representatives, Managing Director Tayfun Yardim, Group Show Director Johannes Möller, Elena Scaroni, Secretary General of Lighting Europe, Emrah Kaymak, President of the TMMOB Chamber of Interior Architects of Türkiye, Prof. Dr. Rengin Unver, President of ATMK, and Fahir Gok, Chairman of AGID. The shared message emphasized the contributions and opportunities the fair brings to the industry, exports, production, and innovation as the first event under the globally recognized Light + Building brand in Türkiye.
“Future of Lighting” Theme at Balkan Light 2024 Conference
On November 28–29, Balkan Light 2024 Conference attracted lighting professionals, academics, architects, and designers. The conference’s theme, “Future of Lighting,” was addressed in the opening session by Dr. Diana Wernisch, Secretary General of the International Commission on Illumination (CIE), with her presentation “Light and Lighting: The Role and Strategy of CIE.” Additionally, Longevity Specialist Dr. Aysegul Coruhlu discussed “Circadian Lighting and Longevity.”
Nevzat Satiroglu, Deputy Minister of Energy and Natural Resources of Türkiye, also participated in the opening session and later toured the fair, engaging with exhibitors about their showcased products and technologies.
Trend Talk Sessions Offered Engaging Content to Visitors
Trend Talk sessions, held in Hall 1.0, featured expert speakers sharing insights and experiences with participants:
- Berrin Avcioglu captivated attendees with her presentation “Humans and Organizations in the Future of Business,” moderated by Sencer Aksuner.
- Kultur Yildiz discussed “Lighting in Office Design.”
- Dr. Yuksel Yalcin, General Manager of Istanbul Energy Inc., delivered an impactful presentation on “Smart Lighting Systems in Cities.”
- Alper Yegin, CEO of LoRaWAN Alliance, addressed technology enthusiasts with his talk “Digital Transformation with Next-Generation Wireless Communication Technology LoRaWAN.”
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Caner Ozdurak explored “Medium- and Long-Term Expectations and Financial Management” in a session moderated by Pelin Grit Sari.
E-House powered by Interra: A Glimpse into “Smart Living”
One of the most popular experiential areas at the fair, E-House powered by Interra, allowed visitors to experience integrated smart home and building automation technologies. Showcasing a wide range of solutions, from lighting control systems to security technologies, this space attracted significant attention from professionals.
With thousands of products and technologies on display, a comprehensive program of events, and the opportunities it created for the industry, Light + Intelligent Building
Istanbul 2024 concluded with remarkable success, surpassing expectations. The fair showcased Türkiye’s potential as a global player in the field, driven by its growing production capabilities and technologies. Light + Intelligent Building Istanbul is set to contribute even more significantly to the industry’s development in the coming years.
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