Light + Building

8th March - 13th March

Light + Building 2026 returns to the Messe Frankfurt Exhibition Centre from 8th – 13th March 2026, uniting the global lighting, electrical engineering, and building automation industries under the theme “Be Electrified: Electrifying Places. Illuminating Spaces.” The trade fair ...
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To attract a tenant, developers typically finish a speculative office with new lights as part of a so-called Cat A fit-out. But these are often ripped out for a bespoke interior, with the lights ending up in the waste stream. In this special webinar, a collaboration between Recolight and the End Cat A Lighting Waste working group will look at the sustainable alternatives to a Cat A lighting installation.

The lighting industry is facing a complex set of EU sustainability and circularity regulations that will significantly reshape how luminaires are designed, manufactured and specified. In this webinar organised by Recolight, the speakers will offer strategic guidance on how to get ahead of it and similar UK rules expected in the coming years.

Pro Integration Future Europe (PIFE) will light up the NEC Birmingham from 28th – 30th April 2026. The ultimate UK event for AV and lighting professionals, installers, integrators, consultants, and end users. The exhibition will feature some of ...
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PLASA Focus Leeds

12th May - 13th May

PLASA Focus Leeds returns from 12th – 13th May 2026 at the Royal Armouries in Leeds. This friendly, industry-centric gathering brings together innovators, professionals, and students in live events, lighting, AV, rigging, and staging. Discover new ...
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The 9th edition of the UNESCO International Day of Light (IDL) takes place on 16th May 2026. IDL aims to raise awareness of the applications of light science and technology for society, as well as ...
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GILE 2026 builds on the success of its 30th-anniversary edition in 2025, which attracted 211,173 visitors from 151 countries and regions and featured 3,188 exhibitors across 250,000 sqm. Returning with the theme “Light-enhanced Living,” GILE ...
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DC lighting: The next step in sustainability

17th September @ 11:00 - 12:30

Direct current networks are gaining ground in data and industrial centres, as they can cut energy use significantly by eliminating conversion losses. They also integrate efficiently with renewable energy, motor drives and power electronics. So, is this an idea whose time has come? Recolight explore DC grids and networks with a panel of experts.

February 2026 issue

2025 A1 Buyers Guide