LIGHTFAIR, an annual architectural and commercial lighting trade show and conference, prepares to visit the Big Apple next month for its 26th annual show.
LIGHTFAIR

LIGHTFAIR or LFI is an annual international architectural and commercial lighting trade show and conference that is sponsored by the International Association of Lighting Designers and the Illuminating Engineering Society. Last year's 25th anniversary show in Las Vegas was a huge success, beating out all other previous years.

The 2014 trade show floor covered a record 239,800 square feet and spotlighted 576 exhibitors, including 107 first-time exhibiting companies and 103 manufacturers headquartered outside the U.S. Attendance broke all previous records with 26,059 professional attendees registered. The LFI 2014 attendee population included representatives from 74 countries.

This year's show will be held at the Javits Center in New York, N.Y., the Pre-conference dates are May 3 – 4, while the Trade Show & Conference dates are May 5 – 7.

New This Year
2105 initiatives:
• Expanded trade show floor with new exhibitors across multiple categories
• Expansion of categories including: alternative energy including solar power, software, exterior and roadway, digital signage, healthcare and hospitality
• New focus for the Conference on Integrated Design with four focus areas/tracks: Inspiration, Applications Research, Technology & Tools and Methodology
• LFI Controls & Connectivity Forum