The 23rd edition of Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology (GEBT) came to a close on 12 June 2026 at the China Import and Export Fair Complex. Held alongside the Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition (GILE), the two fairs spanned 210,000 sqm across 21 halls in Areas A and B, bringing together 2,802 exhibitors from 18 countries and regions and attracting 210,128 trade visitors from 164 countries and regions.
At GEBT 2026, exhibitors highlighted low-carbon intelligent building and home automation technologies, while a series of forums, panel discussions and influencer-led activities explored more than 60 topics in collaboration with industry bodies and experts.
Key figures from GEBT and GILE 2026:
- Visitors: 210,128 from 164 countries and regions
- Exhibitors: 2,802 from 18 countries and regions
- Scale: 210,000 sqm
Ms Lucia Wong, General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, said GEBT 2026 created fresh opportunities for low-carbon intelligent buildings and home automation, in step with China’s focus on “Quality Homes.” She added that as the industry moves toward more integrated building solutions, this year’s fair encouraged practical conversations on technology, standards and cooperation across domestic and international markets.
She also noted that feedback from participants was strong, especially on the quality of business discussions and the partnerships formed during the event. GEBT, she said, will continue to support overseas expansion, international cooperation and the broader growth of the building technology sector, with the next edition set to return to Guangzhou next year.
The exhibition covered a wide range of products, including building automation, equipment monitoring, energy management, new energy storage, smart audio-visual and home entertainment systems, sun-shading and curtain systems, home security, building intercoms, home cabling, smart lighting control and home appliances. It also featured three themed zones, the KNX Zone, the Matter Zone and the Low-carbon Intelligent Building & Energy Management Zone which showcased the latest systems, products, technical standards and applications while offering an efficient platform for business matching.
Exhibitors’ comments
“GEBT is an essential platform for showcasing technology in the home automation and intelligent control sectors. The exhibition attracts a high volume of our target clients, supporting our promotional efforts by allowing visitors to easily understand our systems through hands-on exposure to complete KNX solutions. With our booth attendance steadily growing and customer demands becoming clearer over recent years, this exhibition has become the most important fixture on our calendar.”
Mr Wenhong Lu, Chairman, KNX China.
“This is our first time exhibiting, and we are presenting several new smart shading products to connect with integrators and appliance companies, all while laying the groundwork for our international expansion. We have met numerous buyers from Southeast Asia, Europe and the US who showed genuine interest. Buying intent is high; some clients have asked to become our service providers, which we plan to follow up with. Overall, we are very pleased with the results of our participation and intend to return.”
Mr Mutao Pan, Smart Omnichannel Marketing Manager, Guangdong Chuangming Smart Home Technology Co Ltd
“Participating for our sixth consecutive year, we view GEBT as the leading event in China’s electrical engineering and intelligent building sectors. By focusing our display entirely on smart technologies this year, we have helped traditional switch users affordably upgrade to a connected lifestyle. For us, the exhibition remains an indispensable in-person platform to reconnect with long-term clients, monitor evolving industry trends, and gain deeper insights into customer needs.”
Mr Jian Kuang, General Manager, Zhongshan Gamder Electric Appliance Co Ltd
“This year, we showcased our energy and building automation solutions and AI-driven energy saving and diagnostic tools. The exhibition drew professionals from intelligent building, energy management and factory automation sectors, with a visitor profile that closely matched our target customers. We engaged with target clients from Malaysia, Singapore, and the Middle East who requested follow-up meetings. For our industry, GEBT remains a vital platform for accessing both domestic and international markets.”
Mr Haiqing Li, Chairman, Beijing HaiLin Control Technology Inc
Overseas delegations at GEBT 2026 included representatives from overseas KNX User Club, who returned to the fair to connect with local KNX ecosystem partners. Buyers specialising in luxury residential design, commercial planning, and hotel and villa development also attended through the fair’s first cooperation with the Malaysia Entrepreneurs’ Development Association. The fair also worked with the Thai IoT Association to help Chinese brands connect with potential buyers and partners in Thailand.
The Government Engineering Delegation from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region visited the fair to review intelligent system solutions for municipal venues, healthcare facilities, vehicle services and border control. Industry associations, media and design communities from 18 countries and regions also attended, alongside further delegations including the Malaysian Engineering Planning and Design Group and the Cambodian Trade and Economic Exchange Delegation.
Buyers’ comments
“As a Singaporean provider of one-stop home automation solutions, our systems span lighting, security, climate control, and audio-visual entertainment. Attending GEBT 2026 led to a major commercial milestone for us. We have long sought to deepen our supplier relationships, and the productive face-to-face discussions we have had here progressed into a signed distributor agreement right on the floor. It has been an exceptional event for us.”
Mr Wai Hoong Loong, Director, INHAUS Home Smart Solutions (Singapore)
“My company focuses on landscape design and planning for construction projects. I came to GEBT to source smart lighting and sensor technology for hotel and resort projects. On my first visit I was already impressed by the show’s scale and professionalism, and the incredible range of products on display. With demand for advanced home automation growing rapidly among our local high-end hotels and resorts and upper-income families. The comprehensive solutions here, including OEM options allow us to develop our own branded products for the local market. This has been a highly effective trip, and I look forward to returning next year with more colleagues”
Mr Sovan Ouk, Director, Tropic Planners & Landscape (Cambodia)
Forums and influencer activities extend industry dialogue
GEBT’s first Influencer Programme featured more than 60 content creators, digital influencers and lifestyle bloggers from home automation, home design and related fields. Across major social platforms, their coverage of exhibits and technology highlights generated numerous online engagements.
More than 60 forums sessions and discussion panels also took place throughout the exhibition, with participation from industry associations, experts, academics and leading company representatives.
Topics included the KNX ecosystem, OpenClaw proactive services, PLC interconnection standards, building automation, system integration, energy management and AI-enabled power distribution.
Speakers’ comments
“At the 2026 China (Guangzhou) Smart Integrators Conference, I co-hosted an interactive session with integrators focused on commercial public buildings and home automation systems. We discussed how AI agents can support home automation, and presented the latest integrated solutions, agent concepts and case studies to help integrators develop differentiated offerings that better match specific user segments. The conference provided a setting for discussion, knowledge sharing and training; our goal was to support leading integrators and their continued growth. Overall, it was a focused and practical event.”
Mr Zhonghong Xiang, Founder & CEO, Qianjia Smartech
“The CSHIA Startup Camp · Home Automation Evolution Summit focused on how manufacturers, solution providers, and integration partners collaborate across the supply chain. Together with our partners, we highlighted the latest developments in home automation, opening up a productive dialogue on the floor and helping attendees better adapt to industry changes through the summit. On the third day of the exhibition, the strong turnout and high engagement demonstrated the genuine value the industry places on this forum.”
Mr Shengyang Wang, Chief Editor, ZN Toutiao; Head, CSHIA StartupCamp
Audience comments
“As a residential automation provider covering smart lighting, automated blinds and energy monitoring systems, we came here not just to source products, but to understand the latest technical developments and market trends.
The speaker line-up at the ‘KNX Home and Building Control Technology Workshop 2026: Digital Intelligence Empowerment, Green Building Residence’ was excellent, leading companies such as Siemens shared some highly practical insights in their session. This seminar is incredibly valuable for helping the industry keep pace with new technology.”
Mr Jinyuan Xia, owner of Guangzhou Yunshan Intelligent Technology Co Ltd
“I came to the ‘2026 Forum on AI Technology and Smart Building Power Supply and Distribution — Green Energy & Electrical Tech Driving the Future through Synergy’ looking for practical AI implementations, and the presentation on office building automation was very well done.
The case study demonstrated how AI models analyse peak and off-peak elevator data to perform energy-saving analyses, which greatly improves operational efficiency.
I believe the forum content brings significant inspiration to future real estate design and serves as a vital learning and networking platform for the industry.”
Mr Jingbin Lin, Chief Electrical Engineer, Guangzhou R&F Properties Co Ltd
The next editions of Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology and Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition will be held from 9 – 12 June 2027. Both shows are part of Messe Frankfurt’s Light + Building Technology fairs headed by the biennial Light + Building event. The next edition will be held from 5 – 10 March 2028 in Frankfurt, Germany.
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