Yiwu International Lighting Exhibition Yiwu

The Yiwu International Lighting Exhibition (YILE) is a specialized trade fair that has established itself as a key platform for modern lighting technologies, innovative illumination systems, and forward-looking urban design in China. It takes place in Yiwu, a city renowned worldwide for its wholesale market and its strategic role as a major trading hub.

Each year, the Yiwu International Expo Center opens its doors to this event, organized by Shanghai Yisheng Exhibition Co., Ltd., an experienced trade fair organizer with a strong focus on industry-specific exhibitions. YILE brings together industry professionals and exhibitors from sectors such as lighting, urban planning, architecture, electronics, energy, and public infrastructure.

The exhibition centers on cutting-edge topics including urban and outdoor lighting, smart lighting systems, solar-powered solutions, and advanced LED technologies. The range of products on display spans from classic street and garden lights to specialized underwater and security lighting, as well as state-of-the-art LED packaging technology and solar modules. A particular focus lies on intelligent control systems for urban infrastructure, energy-efficient LED solutions, and sustainable solar lighting—highly relevant in the context of growing demands for smart cities and climate-conscious urban development.

A defining characteristic of YILE is its combination of technological depth and market-driven diversity. The fair serves as a highly specialized platform for decision-makers, developers, urban planners, buyers, and technical experts—from production systems and components to design solutions for public lighting.

Exhibitors primarily represent the fields of lighting technology, electronics, urban planning, architecture, and manufacturing. The core visitor base includes professionals from wholesale, construction, municipal administrations, and R&D departments. International buyers, city officials, and design studios attend the fair to explore new products, establish business contacts, and initiate projects.

The Yiwu International Expo Center is a modern venue equipped with excellent infrastructure. Yiwu offers its own airport, a high-speed railway station, and is well connected to major cities like Hangzhou and Shanghai via expressways. As a dynamic trade location with a global outlook, Yiwu provides ideal conditions for a trade fair that puts the future of lighting in the spotlight.

The Yiwu International Lighting Exhibition will take place on 3 days from Thursday, 18. September to Saturday, 20. September 2025 in Yiwu.