Key figures from GEBT and GILE 2025:
- Visitors: 211,173 from 151 countries and regions
- Exhibitors: 3,188 from 20 countries and regions
- Scale: 250,000 sqm
Ms Lucia Wong, General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, said: “I am delighted to see the vibrant atmosphere at GEBT, with enthusiastic exchanges between exhibitors and visitors, as well as insightful discussions among industry leaders and professionals. These meaningful interactions demonstrate the industry’s collaborative spirit and drive to push boundaries, explore new opportunities and lead innovation in building technology. Looking ahead to next year, GEBT will continue to serve as a leading platform for home automation and intelligent building solutions, supporting companies in their international growth and fostering global cooperation, while guiding the industry towards a more sustainable future.”
The 22nd edition introduced the KNX zone, the Matter zone, and the low-carbon intelligent building and energy management. These areas showcased cutting-edge products and solutions across sectors such as low-carbon intelligent building, electrical engineering, home automation, smart power distribution, smart hotel, and smart audio-visual systems.
Moreover, the international presence at GEBT remains robust. The fair welcomed delegations from Europe, the Middle East, Africa, South America and Southeast Asia. These delegations included the KNX User Club members, as well as a group of engineers, planners and designers from Malaysia, architects and designers from Indonesia, entrepreneurs from Ireland, industry buyers from Vietnam, and traders from Cambodia. Their participation fostered valuable connections and facilitated the sharing of knowledge across global markets.
Exhibitors’ comments
“We showcased a range of voice-controlled smart control panels with customisable features. Our target buyers mainly come from high-end real estate and five-star hotels. The buyers were a perfect match for us, and we saw a significant increase in overseas clients compared to previous years, leading to swift negotiations for further cooperation. We are highly satisfied with the outcomes of GEBT and we look forward to meeting more global partners to foster long-term collaboration.”
Dr Freeman Wang, China Executive President, Shanghai Léwin Intelligent Technology Co Ltd
“We have been participating in GEBT for over a decade. This year, in addition to our core solutions in home automation, smart lighting, and smart hotel, we have also introduced smart health and elderly care solutions, which have generated numerous new business opportunities and orders. Compared to previous editions, the proportion of overseas visitors at this exhibition have significantly increased, particularly from Southeast Asia and the Middle East.”
Mr Zhihua Zhong, General Manager of Domestic Sales Department, HDL Automation
“KNX China has collaborated with GEBT for many years, primarily to help our members acquire new clients while providing opportunities for meaningful discussions around products and solutions with existing partners. The fair offers excellent visibility and attracts a large number of professionals, resulting in strong promotional effectiveness. This year, we also connected with several overseas customers interested in understanding the application and development of the KNX standard in China, as well as seeking local suppliers.”
Mr Kevin Liao, Rotating Chairman, Executive Director, KNX CHINA
“Our company primarily focuses on PLC communication technology and is actively exploring AI applications. Building on our experience from last year, when we noticed a strong presence of overseas clients, we deployed a dedicated foreign trade team this year to facilitate partnerships. We connected with clients from the Middle East and Europe, and the results exceeded expectations.”
Mr Kai Chen, Director of Planning Department, Qingdao Eastsoft Intelligent Electronics Co Ltd
Buyers’ comments
“We are a company based in Jakarta, Indonesia, specialising in customised systems and solutions. I attended this exhibition to stay updated on the latest advancements in home automation and smart lighting technologies and to explore potential collaboration opportunities. GEBT attracted a large number of overseas buyers, which clearly has demonstrated its influence both locally and internationally. As a first-time visitor to the show, I truly felt the value of the event with its sheer scale as well as the quality of the products.”
Mr Miebi Sikoki, Technical Director, Digital Nativ (Indonesia)
“As an architect and designer from Malaysia working on facades and interiors. China’s bold innovation always inspires me, and attending this fair provided an invaluable opportunity to explore cutting-edge technologies in the industry. I have already identified several products that caught my interest and am actively discussing with suppliers. I truly appreciate the exhibition’s strong influence on the international industry exchange and cooperation, and I look forward to attending again.”
Mr Tuck Leong, Principal, Tuckaa Studio (Malaysia)
Decoding future industry trends and promoting in-depth interactive collaboration
This year’s GEBT offered 17 professional forums and workshops, where industry experts and representatives from leading companies engaged in in-depth discussions on key topics, fostering interactive exchanges and staying closely aligned with market trends. Highlights included sessions on low-carbon intelligent building technologies, intelligent integration, applications of AI, smart space, and PEDF (Photovoltaic, energy storage, direct current, and flexibility) technologies, providing valuable insights for the future development of the industry.
Additionally, this year marked the debut of the OffiSmart Summit in Guangzhou, establishing a cross-industry platform that invigorated the sector with new opportunities for development. The fair received positive feedback from attendees and will continue to contribute to the industry’s development in the coming years.
Speakers’ comments
“As a strategic consulting firm for SMEs expanding overseas, I emphasised the importance of reshaping entrepreneurs’ capabilities for global expansion. Expanding overseas is not just about relocating factories; it is about leveraging public resources to address organisational gaps and evolve into a multinational enterprise. This seminar served as a crucial platform for experts to share insights and foster industry exchange. With home automation emerging as a high-growth sector, we will continue to support SMEs in seizing these opportunities.”
Mr Jide Yan, Founder, Sanyan Consulting
“I presented an immersive audio solution at the OffiSmart Summit that utilises spatial audio technology, moving beyond traditional handheld and desktop microphones. This enhancement improves meeting participation experiences and enables smarter management and user interactions. The face-to-face discussions were a direct way to showcase the latest innovations in professional audio. The participation was excellent. I observed that the audience was highly engaged and attentive, which clearly indicated that this session was inspiring and impactful for them.”
Mr Yongkui Zhang, Business Development Manager, Shure
Audiences’ comments
“I travelled from Shenzhen to attend AI Technology and Smart Power Distribution for Intelligent Building Conference 2025. Our company specialises in wires and cables, so we are keen on smart power systems. The speakers’ insights were comprehensive and cutting-edge, especially the airport case study, which was highly inspiring.”
Mr Tongfa Han, Deputy General Manager, Guangzhou Aotong Wire and Cable Co Ltd
The next editions of Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology and Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition will be held from 9 – 12 June 2026. Both shows are part of Messe Frankfurt's Light + Building Technology fairs headed by the biennial Light + Building event. The next edition will be held from 8 – 13 March 2026 in Frankfurt, Germany.
Messe Frankfurt organises several trade fairs for the light and building technology sectors in Asia, including International Smart Space Exhibition, Shanghai Intelligent Building Technology, Shanghai Smart Home Technology, Parking China and Shanghai Smart Office Technology. The company’s lighting and building technology trade fairs also cover the markets in Argentina, India, Türkiye, the UAE and the US.
For more information on Light + Building shows worldwide, please visit http://www.brand.light-building.com. For more information regarding the building shows in China, please visit www.building.cn.messefrankfurt.com or email building@china.messefrankfurt.com.
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Background information on Messe Frankfurt
The Messe Frankfurt Group is the world’s largest trade fair, congress and event organiser with its own exhibition grounds. With a workforce of some 2,500* people at its headquarters in Frankfurt am Main and in 28 subsidiaries, it organises events around the world. Group sales in financial year 2024 were around € 780* million. We serve our customers’ business interests efficiently within the framework of our Fairs & Events, Locations and Services business fields. One of Messe Frankfurt’s key strengths is its powerful and closely knit global sales network, which covers around 180 countries in all regions of the world. Our comprehensive range of services – both onsite and online – ensures that customers worldwide enjoy consistently high quality and flexibility when planning, organising and running their events. We are using our digital expertise to develop new business models. The wide range of services includes renting exhibition grounds, trade fair construction and marketing, personnel and food services. Sustainability is a central pillar of our corporate strategy. Here, we strike a healthy balance between ecological and economic interests, social responsibility and diversity. For more information, please visit our website at: www.messefrankfurt.com/sustainability With its headquarters in Frankfurt am Main, the company is owned by the City of Frankfurt (60 percent) and the State of Hesse (40 percent). For more information, please visit our website at: www.messefrankfurt.com
*Preliminary figures 2024
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