The LFI 2013 trade show will feature more than 500 exhibitors spanning more than 200,000 net square feet. More than 80 first-time exhibitors will showcase their products. Apart from that there will be addition of two new product categories like solar power and software, debut of the new Exterior & Roadway Lighting Pavilion, and expansion of Hall F of the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
Featuring new lighting technologies with a spotlight on a diverse and well-known lineup of exhibitors, the new Hall F will be the gathering place for attendees with a networking schedule in the Spotlight Lounge including a variety of new events. It will also be the new location for LFI News and the Media Marketplace.
Totaling more than 200 hours with AIA, ASLA, BOMI, IDCEC, IES and NCQLP accreditation, offered in the Pre-Conference LIGHTFAIR Institute and the three-day conference, the LFI 2013 conference program will present 66 course offerings. LFI will introduce conference workshops during trade show days, add new course tracks and a new Lunch and Learn session and offer courses on many new topics.
Being the signature evening event of LFI 2013, LightFEST will celebrate the opening day of the trade show in the Ballroom at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Special performances by iLuminate will captivate the crowds as they incorporate light, music and dance into a spectacular show.
The LFI mobile app will keep everyone connected to show news, an interactive floor plan, conference details, event information, a personalised schedule and more. Attendees can also enter the drawing for the new Exterior & Roadway Lighting Pavilion Grand Prize Giveaway through the app, and visit Hubbell Lighting, Inc. (Booth 1745) and Ligman Lighting, LLC. (Booth 2055) in this new pavilion to scan their QR codes and enter.
For LIGHTFAIR International 2013, the Pre-Conference program takes place from Sunday, 21 April–22 April and the LFI Trade Show and Conference will run 23 April–25 April.