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The challenges of the 21st century and the rapidly developing world are leading innovation in a way most of us could have never imagined. Lighting is no longer just a basic requirement to illuminate a room or space but rather a significant fixture that encompasses feeling, efficiency, design and productive output.

Factors such as growing urbanization rates, infrastructural development and concerns over the emission of greenhouse gases are the primary drivers of this growth. Moreover, with industry researchers forecasting continued lighting sector growth over the next seven years, the 14th edition of Light Middle East - the sector’s leading networking and sourcing exhibition and conference is all set to bring the best in the business under one roof at Dubai World Trade Center.

Moreover, the ever-evolving Internet of Things (IoT) market and increasing commercial usage of smart LED lighting systems are likely to further aid the global lighting market. According to 6Wresearch, the Middle East lighting fixtures market will achieve 10.3 per cent growth to reach an estimated US$ 8.7 billion by 2024 while Frost & Sullivan predicts the GCC’s LED lighting sector will expand by 17 per cent by 2021. Thus, firmly establishing the Middle East region as one of the world’s fastest-growing lighting solutions market.

With the aim to facilitate increased growth in the Middle East region, Light Middle East will bring together lighting solution providers along with state-of-the-art smart lighting and building automation technologies under one roof. So, you can expect to meet numerous interior and lighting designers, system integrators, specifiers and architects to contractors, developers, and electrical accessories manufacturers at this mega event.

Covering six product categories such as lighting and accessories; electrical and electronic components and accessories for lighting systems; electric lamps; LED lighting; technical lighting and accessories; and home and building automation, Light Middle East 2019 is set to offer varied lighting solutions that aim to redefine the industry.

The event will also feature more than 20 international speakers for a discussion on the hottest topics in the industry and spotlight the future of the sector. The key focus for the Light Middle East 2019 will be organizing several workshops not only for then designers but also for manufacturers and distributors. Thus, making it an event not to be missed.