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9 Jun 2026

GEBT 2026 opens today, highlighting low-carbon intelligent building and home automation

Guangzhou, 9 June 2026. The 23rd edition of Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology (GEBT) opens today alongside the Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition (GILE), running from 9 – 12 June at the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou. Held under the theme “Smart technology drives green transformation”, the two fairs feature 2,802 exhibitors from 18 countries and regions across 210,000 sqm. GEBT’s 2026 edition presents technologies for efficient buildings and connected homes, including building automation, energy management, equipment monitoring, home controls, smart lighting, hotel systems and smart audio-visual solutions. The fair also features themed zones, forums and product launches addressing digitalisation and energy efficiency in buildings and residential spaces.

29 Apr 2026

GEBT 2026 advances sustainable building through low-carbon intelligence and smart connectivity

Guangzhou, 29 April 2026. Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology (GEBT) will return for its 23rd edition from 9 – 12 June 2026 at the China Import and Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, co-located once again with the Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition (GILE). Under the theme "Smart technology drives green transformation", GEBT 2026 will explore low-carbon intelligent building and home automation technologies from building automation, equipment monitoring and energy management to home intelligent control, smart lighting and audio-visual solutions, drawing industry professionals to source, connect and explore technologies that enable greener, higher-quality building development.

18 Jun 2025

GEBT 2025 concludes successfully, bringing together international visitors and paving the way for new opportunities in the building sector

Guangzhou, 18 June 2025. The 22nd Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology (GEBT) concluded on 12 June 2025 at the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou. Held concurrently with the Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition (GILE), the fairs showcased 3,188 exhibitors from 20 countries and regions and attracted 211,173 local and overseas visitors. This year’s GEBT focused on the core themes of “low-carbon intelligent building”, “home automation” and “smart power distribution”, comprehensively displaying cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions. Helping exhibitors to expand into overseas markets, creating new opportunities for the intelligent building industry, and promoting sustainable and high-quality development.

3 Jun 2025

GEBT 2025 opens next week, uniting the industry to bring about a low-carbon future, as well as a new chapter in intelligent building and home automation

Guangzhou, 3 June 2025. The 22nd Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology (GEBT) will run from 9 June at the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou, concurrently with Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition (GILE) through to 12 June 2025. These events will host 3,188 exhibitors from 20 countries and regions, covering an overall exhibition area of 250,000 square meters. GEBT 2025 will focus on “low-carbon intelligent building”, “home automation” and “smart power distribution”, bringing together industry leaders and innovators to present advanced technologies, intelligent solutions, and practical achievements in energy saving and carbon reduction in buildings. Several forums will explore the latest electrical technology trends and the challenges and opportunities in low-carbon building development. Notably, the New Opportunities for China’s Building Electrics and Home Automation Abroad, as well as the OffiSmart Smart Office and Space Management Summit will make its debut in Guangzhou, promoting cross-industry collaboration.

7 May 2025

Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology 2025 brings industry leaders together to shape a low-carbon, intelligent building future

The 22nd Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology (GEBT) will take place concurrently with the Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition (GILE) from 9 – 12 June 2025 at the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou. GEBT is a major convening point for the electrical building and home automation technology industries in Asia. The 2025 edition will focus on “low-carbon intelligent building” and “smart power distribution”, where leading enterprises will introduce innovative technologies and solutions for energy conservation and carbon reduction in the building industry. The event will feature several professional conferences to discuss emerging trends in low-carbon smart development.

28 Mar 2025

Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology 2025 promotes smart development to drive low-carbon transformation

In recent years, China has actively promoted technologies that integrate various energy sources and storage solutions to improve energy efficiency and achieve carbon neutrality. The 22nd edition of Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology (GEBT) will be held from 9 – 12 June 2025 at the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou, aiming to promote green and low-carbon advancements in intelligent building. Concurrently held with Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition (GILE), the fair will showcase products and technologies related to smart power distribution, smart lighting, home automation, as well as smart hotel systems and low-carbon intelligent building.

20 Jun 2024

GEBT 2024 builds solid foundations for business opportunities in smart spaces

Guangzhou, 20 June 2024. The 21st Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology (GEBT) concluded on 12 June 2024 at the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou. Held concurrently with Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition (GILE), the two fairs showcased 3,383 exhibitors from 20 countries and regions, while attracting 208,992 visitors. This year, GEBT promoted the exchange of expertise among participants and created numerous business opportunities in smart spaces.

9 Jun 2024

GEBT 2024 opens today, exploring the frontiers of smart spaces

Guangzhou, 9 June 2024. The 21st Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology (GEBT) opens its doors today at the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou. Taking place from 9 – 12 June 2024, the fair is held concurrently with Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition (GILE), together hosting 3,383 exhibitors from 20 countries and regions, with a record-breaking total exhibition area of 260,000 sqm. In addition to the increase in scale, this year’s GEBT hosts a series of forums aiming to expand the boundaries of smart technology application across different spaces.

22 Apr 2024

GEBT 2024 to explore the advancement of smart spaces, fostering the green development of the building industry

Guangzhou, 22 April 2024. China’s building industry is accelerating its transformation towards green and smart development. The rapid advancement of technologies such as 5G communications, artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things (IoT) is leading to a wider expansion of smart spaces. Delving into the potential of smart spaces, the 21st Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology (GEBT) aims to find out how the connection between people and spaces can be enhanced through technology, data, and equipment. It also strives to improve the experience of residents and building users, and create a more energy-efficient, low-carbon, and comfortable environment. GEBT and Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition (GILE) will be held concurrently from 9 – 12 June 2024, at the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou, in areas A and B across 26 halls, covering a historic high of 260,000 sqm of exhibition space in total.

16 Jun 2023

GEBT 2023 concludes with great success creating new business opportunities

The 20th edition of Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology (GEBT) closed on 12 June 2023 at the China Import and Export Fair Complex. Alongside the concurrent Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition (GILE), the fairs hosted 3,318 exhibitors from 18 countries and regions, while visitors rose by 61.9% to 207,681. GEBT continues to provide a comprehensive platform for all participants to explore and promote the green development of the building industry.

5 Jun 2023

GEBT 2023 returns on Friday with forums exploring green building topics

The 20th edition of Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology (GEBT) will take place from 9 to 12 June 2023 at the China Import and Export Fair Complex. The fair will host 3,318 exhibitors from 18 countries and regions across 220,000 sqm of exhibition space alongside the concurrent Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition (GILE). A series of forums will also be offered, with leading partners including the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), KNX as well as Connectivity Standards Alliance and many other local organisations, providing insights on industry trends such as green buildings, low carbon emissions and smart development.

17 May 2023

GEBT 2023 to highlight green development and promote cross-industry cooperation

China's building industry is proactively working towards reducing its carbon emissions in line with the country's carbon peak and carbon neutrality goals. In this regard, the 20th edition of Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology (GEBT) will take place from 9 to 12 June 2023 at the China Import and Export Fair Complex, with its wide array of fringe events, focusing on recent industry topics such as green buildings, low-carbon emissions and cross-industry cooperation.

10 Aug 2022

Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology concludes with a surge in visitor numbers

Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology (GEBT) wrapped up on Saturday, achieving its objective as outlined in this year’s show theme of “The integration of the smart technology ecosystem”. GEBT took place alongside Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition (GILE) and together they gathered 1,288 exhibitors and attracted 128,202 visitors, a 31% increase from last year’s edition. With a variety of different industries gathered under one roof, GEBT provided a platform for promoting smart development within the electrical engineering industry.

28 Jul 2022

GEBT 2022 to open next week, with smart technology forums to connect diverse industries

Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology 2022 will run from 3 – 6 August, welcoming back leading brands from the smart building, audio-visual and electrical engineering industries. Held concurrently with Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition (GILE), the two fairs are expected to welcome 1,288 exhibitors across 110,000 sqm of exhibition space. Running with the theme “The integration of the smart technology ecosystem”, the Smart Technology Ecosystem Conference will tie together a series of forums set to take place during the course of the show.

13 Jun 2022

Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology returns on 3 – 6 August 2022

The Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology (GEBT), originally scheduled for this month, will now take place from 3 – 6 August 2022 at the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou, China. This year’s theme, “The integration of the smart ecosystem”, will highlight key growth areas in the market, with leading brands spotlighting the latest technologies and products. Concurrently held with the Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition (GILE), both fairs offer further opportunities for creating broader business collaboration.

23 May 2022

Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology 2022 to integrate smart technologies this summer

Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology (GEBT) is set to bring leading brands from a variety of different industries together as the fair adopts the theme “The integration of the smart building ecosystem”. The show will be held alongside Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition (GILE) once again at the China Import and Export Fair Complex. Returning this summer as a hub for smart building technologies, the exact show dates will be announced soon following close coordination with the fairground. In 2021, both shows featured 2,036 exhibitors and attracted 97,688 visitors.

10 May 2022

Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition and Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology 2022 deferred

In light of the ongoing pandemic situation across China and to actively support government efforts towards containment, the 2022 editions of Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition (GILE) and Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology (GEBT) will be rescheduled, with new dates to be announced in due course. Both shows were originally scheduled to take place from 9 – 12 June at the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou.

13 Aug 2021

Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology concludes successfully, showcasing the latest advancements in IoT technologies

After a successful four-day run at the China Import and Export Centre, Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology (GEBT) concluded on 6 August. Held concurrently once again with Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition (GILE) the fairs attracted 2,036 exhibitors and 97,688 visitors. The synergy between the two shows as well as the advancement in IoT and AIoT technologies and their adoption in the Chinese market created more opportunities for exhibitors and buyers in this year’s edition.

28 Jul 2021

Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology to open next week with forums highlighting industry trends

This year’s Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology (GEBT) fair will be held in Guangzhou from 3 – 6 August. The fair will feature exhibitors in the fields of electrical engineering, smart home, audio-visual integration, intelligent buildings, hotel engineering and more. It will be held concurrently with Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition (GILE), together spanning across 199,000 sqm. GEBT will also host a series of forums to provide a comprehensive overview of the industry and help attendees to take advantage of new industry trends.

29 Jun 2021

New dates for Guangzhou Light + Building fairs confirmed: 3 – 6 August 2021

Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition (GILE) and Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology (GEBT) will take place from 3 – 6 August 2021 now that the pandemic situation is under control in Guangdong province. The two concurrent fairs, which were originally scheduled for June, will take place at the China Import and Export Fair Complex.

28 May 2021

Next month’s Guangzhou Light + Building fairs postponed

The two Guangzhou editions that form part of Messe Frankfurt’s Light + Building portfolio, Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition (GILE) and Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology (GEBT), have been postponed due to recent Covid-19 cases in the city. The fairs were originally scheduled to run from 9 – 12 June at the China Import and Export Fair Complex. A new date for the two events will be announced shortly.

29 Apr 2021

Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology on track to open on 9 June 2021

The dates for the 2021 edition of Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology (GEBT) have been confirmed, with the fair set to take place from 9 – 12 June. GEBT will be held alongside Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition (GILE) once again at the China Import and Export Fair Complex. Together, the two shows featured 2,158 exhibitors in 2020, and attracted over 140,000 visitors.

15 Oct 2020

Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology concluded, reconfirming its status in the booming intelligent building market

Guangzhou Electric Building Technology (GEBT) successfully concluded its four-day run at the China Import and Export Centre on 13 October. Once again, the show was held concurrently with Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition (GILE) and together, the fairs attracted over 140,000 visitors, and 2,028 exhibitors from 9 countries and regions. Encompassing various elements of the building sector with a special focus on the latest technologies in the developing intelligent building market, the show provided a much-needed platform to boost industry growth and facilitate business exchange.

8 Oct 2020

Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology is ready to open this week with 12 forums dedicated to exploring industry trends

This year's Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology (GEBT) will be held in Guangzhou from 10 – 13 October. Once again, the fair will cover topics in the fields of intelligent buildings and building electrical engineering, and will be held concurrently with Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition (GILE), together spanning across 199,000 sqm. In addition to attracting a range of companies in the building sector, the show will also feature dedicated forums and seminars to enhance the audience's experience and allow participants to discover the latest industry trends.

7 Sep 2020

New dates of 10 – 13 October for Messe Frankfurt’s Guangzhou Light + Building fairs

Due to a more favourable date becoming available at the fairs’ venue, the organiser of Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition (GILE) and Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology (GEBT) has announced the two shows will now take place from 10 – 13 October. An expected 2,000-plus exhibitors will take part in the two fairs spanning 19 halls at the China Import and Export Fair Complex.

19 May 2020

Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology rescheduled to 30 September – 3 October 2020

Originally planned to be held in June, Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology (GEBT) has been rescheduled to 30 September – 3 October. The concurrent Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition will also take place on these new dates, with both fairs held at the China Import and Export Fair Complex. GEBT will continue to support the industry with the goal to inject a fresh momentum by showcasing new products and technologies.

8 May 2020

Messe Frankfurt postpones its upcoming Guangzhou Light + Building fairs

Messe Frankfurt has announced that the two concurrent fairs in its Light + Building portfolio, Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition (GILE) and Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology (GEBT), have been postponed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Both fairs were originally due to take place from 9 – 12 June, and will now be held at a future date which will be announced shortly. They will remain at the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou.

19 Jun 2019

Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology 2019 brought new trends under the spotlight

The 2019 edition of Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology (GEBT) ended on a positive note on June 12th. Held concurrently with Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition (GILE), the two trade fairs attracted 172,856 industry professionals from 133 countries and regions, a 4% increase from last year. 243 exhibitors were featured at GEBT this year. Continuing its long-standing support for the building sector, GEBT’s insightful fringe events again provided a professional platform for the industry to envision the future of building technology, with topics ranging from communication protocols to healthy buildings and AIoT.

28 May 2019

Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology opens on 9 June introducing new insights into the latest market trends

The 2019 edition of Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology (GEBT) returns from 9 – 12 June at the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou. Offering a comprehensive overview of state-of-the-art developments in electrical engineering, intelligent buildings, and smart homes, the fair’s diverse event programme will shed light on the latest discussions in the industry. Held concurrently with Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition (GILE), the two fairs are expected to welcome over 165,000 industry professionals.

20 Jun 2018

Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology closed with an increase in visitor numbers to reveal China’s rising demand for smart household applications

Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology 2018 reaffirmed its influence in South China’s intelligent building and smart home sector as the total visitor figure with Guangzhou International Lighting Fair reached more than 165,000, a 5% increase from the last edition. This year, special attention was paid to the development of ‘Green Hotels' in the country and IoT as dedicated seminars addressed the topics during the fair.

25 May 2018

Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology opens on 9 June with strong participation from over 220 leading brands

The 2018 edition of Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology will take place in Guangzhou from 9 – 12 June, placing a special focus on electrical engineering, intelligent buildings and smart homes. Held together with the debut Guangzhou Public Security Technology fair, the two shows will host over 220 renowned companies. Together with Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition, the three fairs will utilise 210,000sqm of exhibition space.SPS – Industrial Automation Fair Guangzhou (SIAF). The strategic date change aims to help industry players unlock greater business opportunities brought forth by synergistic collaboration with the industrial automation fair.

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