GEBT 2025 showcases smart building solutions and low-carbon innovations

The 22nd Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology (GEBT) expo held from 9 to 12, 2025, in the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou, with the Guangzhou International Lighting expo (GILE). GEBT 2025 included 3,188 exhibitors from 20 countries across 250,000 square metres, showcasing cutting-edge solutions in low-carbon intelligent buildings, smart power distribution, and home automation, with a focus on sustainability and digital innovation in the building sector.

GEBT 2025 brought together industry leaders and innovators to showcase cutting-edge technologies, innovative solutions, and real-world successes in energy conservation and carbon reduction in buildings. Themes included “low-carbon intelligent building”, “home automation”, and “smart power distribution”. Several forums discussed the most recent advancements in electrical technology, as well as the problems and prospects for low-carbon building development. Notably, New Opportunities for China’s Building Electrics and Home Automation Abroad and the OffiSmart Smart Office and Space Management Summit made their debuts in Guangzhou, encouraging cross-industry collaboration.

Lucia Wong, General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, said: “In response to the global trends of low-carbon initiatives and digitalisation in the building industry, GEBT served as a premier business exchange platform that integrated technological innovation with industrial advancement. This year’s edition highlighted green building solutions, smart grids, and other cutting-edge technologies, facilitating the building sector’s transition to a high-efficiency, low-carbon, and intelligent future. We are thankful for the continued support from our global exhibitors, industry associations, and partners. The participation from the industry enabled GEBT to promote technological innovation and drive transformation within the sector. Looking ahead, GEBT remains committed to collaborating with all stakeholders to promote further development and expansion of the industry.”

Offering an international platform to showcase advancements in electrical engineering and intelligent technology

GEBT 2025’s fascinating themes and diversified displays drew industry players from all around the world. The expo received professional delegations from Europe, Southeast Asia, and the Hong Kong-Macau region. These included the KNX User Club, the Malaysian Engineering Planning and Design group, the Indonesian Architectural Design delegation, Macau’s hotel facilities management group, the Irish Enterprise Business Exchange group, and the Vietnamese Construction Management media team.

GEBT further collaborated with renowned international industry media from Australia, India, Ireland, Malaysia, Pakistan, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, the Middle East, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The event attracted various international media outlets and key opinion consumers (KOCs) to witness the allure of innovation and technology firsthand while also giving exhibitors comprehensive support in exploring new potential in building technology and home automation. Finally, it assisted exhibitors in fostering partnerships between Chinese firms and the worldwide market, thereby accelerating the industry’s international development.

The biennial Light + Building event serves as the focal point for Messe Frankfurt’s Light + Building Technology fairs, which include the Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition and Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology. The next edition will be held from March 8 to 13, 2026, in Frankfurt, Germany.
Messe Frankfurt conducts various trade events for the Asian light and building technology industries, including Shanghai Intelligent Building Technology, Shanghai Smart Home Technology, and Parking China. The company’s lighting and building technology trade exhibitions also serve the markets of Argentina, India, Turkey, the UAE, and the United States.

GEBT 2025 Key Highlights: Implementing Low-Carbon Intelligent Solutions

GEBT 2025 was held at Zone B’s Halls 9.2, 12.2, and 13.2, with a variety of themed zones, including the KNX Zone, the Matter Zone, and a new section dedicated to low-carbon intelligent building and energy management. The exhibition presented cutting-edge technology and solutions in electrical engineering, home automation, smart power distribution, smart hotels, and smart audiovisual systems. Key highlights include:

Hall 9.2: From AIoT ecosystems to Internet of Everything

This hall showcased the diverse applications of AIoT in a variety of settings, from common home situations to commercial venues. It concentrated on the integration of smart lighting and health ecosystems, intelligent buildings, and smart apps, emphasising advances in IoT-driven settings. Exhibitors included Tuya, Eastsoft, BroadLink, inSona, Gransibei, Leaguer, DALI Alliance, Lonon, LTECH, and FSL.

Hall 12.2: From smart audio-visual entertainment to home automation control systems

Home automation technologies, such as entertainment, security, and smart appliance systems, were the main focus of this hall. Attendees were immersed in smart living settings that represented the new generation’s intelligent lifestyle. Featured exhibitors included Moorgen, Intrehome, Gamder, Baotai, Tianlang Zhitong, Creatrol, EBELONG, Jirang, Homelan, Lenovo, Easydetek, Yilaijinlian, Hope, AMN, Wise, Cinemaster, Soundbox, Partyhouse, Snail Power, POWRT, Happy House, Yihe, AISPEAKER, and Zhanyi.

Hall 13.2: From distributed smart energy to low-carbon intelligent building

This hall featured technology relating to distributed energy, energy storage, and smart power delivery. It stressed the significance of improving energy structures to promote smart energy management and a low-carbon lifestyle. KNX, Matter, HDL, GVS, Léwin, Daming Raphael, Techsel, Gzisea, Futina, UWIZE, Gacia, IOVOV, Morelinks, JIWU, New Bulls, Binthen, Moresense, Shengxiang, Evolome, Jing Rui, Matech, Genius, Xiaoyuzhineng, Wanlinewenergy, Duomei, and Heguang were among the exhibitors.

Empowering the Future by Exploring New Frontiers in Carbon Reduction

This hall focused on distributed energy technology, energy storage, and smart power delivery. It stressed the necessity of improving energy architecture to promote smart energy management and a low-carbon lifestyle. Exhibitors included KNX, Matter, HDL, GVS, Léwin, Daming Raphael, Techsel, Gzisea, Futina, UWIZE, Gacia, IOVOV, Morelinks, JIWU, New Bulls, Binthen, Moresense, Shengxiang, Evolome, Jing Rui, Matech, Genius, Xiaoyuzhineng, Wanlinewenergy, Duomei, and Heguang.

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