Digitalisation, sustainability and connectivity are transforming the way we live, work and build. From 8 to 13 March 2025, Light + Building in Frankfurt am Main will showcase how these megatrends are driving innovation in lighting and building services technology.
As part of the Light + Building Online Press Talk, representatives from associations, research and industry will provide an early insight into the key topics of the world’s leading trade fair for lighting and building technologies.
Frost & Sullivan will analyse current developments in the smart building sector, while Carla Wilkins (Lichtvision Design / IALD) will offer perspectives from lighting design. Representatives from ZVEI and ZVEH will present industry trends, and Messe Frankfurt will outline the planning and main themes for Light + Building 2026.
Participants in the moderated panel talk:
• Stefan Ehinger, President, ZVEH
• Dr. Philipp Dehn, Chairman, Electrical Installation Systems Section at ZVEI
• Manfred Diez, Managing Director, Lighting Section at ZVEI
• Carla Wilkins, Senior Partner / Global Creative Director, Lichtvision Design / IALD President-Elect / CLD
• Klaus Huhn, Global Head of Advisory – Energy & Environment, Frost & Sullivan
• Johannes Möller, Group Show Director, Building Technologies Shows, Messe Frankfurt
• Steffen Larbig, Director Brand Management Light + Building, Messe Frankfurt
Moderation:
Dominique Ewert, Director Marketing Communication Technology, Messe Frankfurt
The Press Talk, including the live stream, will start at 11:00 a.m. (CET) on 24 November 2025. Registration is required to receive the access link.
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NOTE: An AI-supported live translation of the discussion will be available in English, Spanish, French, Italian, Polish, Turkish and Chinese.
When the stream starts, you can select your preferred language in the player at the bottom right under “Audio” by clicking with the left mouse button. The subtitle language can also be selected in the player below.
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