Guangzhou International Professional Lighting and Sound Exhibition

The 23rd Guangzhou International Professional Lighting and Sound Exhibition was successfully held from May 27 to 30, 2025, at Halls A, B, and D of the China Import and Export Fair Complex. As the world’s largest annual event dedicated to the professional audio, lighting, and AV industries, this edition spanned an exhibition area of 210,000 square meters, encompassing 22 major themed halls. It brought together 2,209 exhibiting companies from around the globe and attracted 110,363 professional visitors, with overseas attendees increasing by 25% compared to the previous year. Moreover, more than 59 international buyer delegations participated, marking a new historical high.

This year’s show comprehensively covered the entire value chain of the entertainment and professional audio-visual sectors, showcasing products and solutions ranging from specialized lighting and sound equipment, entertainment systems, and stage effects to smart education, office collaboration, intelligent displays, and system integration—offering a holistic view of the industry’s transformation and upgrading in the digital era. Leading brands gathered under one roof, including Harman International, Yamaha, Bowers & Wilkins, d&b audiotechnik, Sennheiser, Shure, Audio-Technica, Colorlight, Haoyang, Yinwang, and Unilumin, among over 2,200 exhibitors. Many brands chose to unveil their latest innovations during the event, leveraging the Guangzhou Show’s global reach to actively expand into international markets.

The exhibition placed a strong emphasis on the theme “Technology Empowering Culture and Entertainment,” presenting cutting-edge technological advancements and cross-industry integrations through immersive, all‑scenario displays. Concurrently, more than 100 forward-looking technical seminars, training sessions, and professional forums were organized. Notably, the IFT T2025 “Sound Creation for the Future” conference unveiled China’s independently developed 3D audio technology, “Audio Vivid,” while the PLSG V‑All‑Inclusive Zone highlighted the convergence of AI and audio‑visual technologies.

The internationalization of the event reached new heights, with 18 overseas buyer delegations arriving from Argentina, Brazil, South Korea, Malaysia, the United States, Hong Kong, and other regions. Members of the 12th China–Arab Countries Stage Technology Training Program made their debut visit, and stage technicians from seven Arab nations—including Kuwait, Morocco, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, and the United Arab Emirates—came to study and benchmark the latest global technologies. Nearly 50% of exhibitors were local Guangzhou-based companies, with industry leaders such as Ruifeng Intelligent, Haoyang Electronics, and Baolun Electronics fully demonstrating the robust strength of China’s lighting and sound manufacturing hub.