LiGHT 25 - the UK’s only trade show dedicated to high-end lighting specification, returns to the Business Design Centre, Islington, London on the 19th and 20th of November 2025, promising its biggest and most inspiring edition yet.
Following a record-breaking 2024 event that welcomed over 5,500 visitors, this year’s show continues to evolve with a dynamic new addition to the layout. To reflect the scale and scope of the lighting industry today, LiGHT 25 will be divided into three distinct zones, helping visitors easily explore the vast range of brands, technologies, and innovations on display.
Architectural Zone – bringing together high-end international brands showcasing lighting solutions tailored for commercial, hospitality, architectural and beyond.
Decorative Zone – where you’ll find the very best in statement and designer lighting.
Technical Zone – a hub of innovation, featuring advanced control systems, emergency lighting, components, lamps, and the mechanical and technical gear that underpins great lighting design.
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LiGHT 25 is about far more than just product displays. Alongside hundreds of architectural, decorative, and technical lighting brands, attendees can enjoy an array of engaging content, including the return of the dedicated two-day [d]arc thoughts talks programme, which, for another year running, is in collaboration with Lutron. This two-day content stream features influential voices and thought-provoking discussions tackling the most pressing issues in lighting, technology, and design.
The exhibition offers unrivalled opportunities for networking, branding, and social engagement. Visitors can connect with exhibitors directly on their stands, enjoy late-night welcome drinks on the opening evening, and take part in the much-loved LiGHT Lunch on day two. More informal catchups can happen over coffee at Jacks, the on-site gallery-level café, or in the LiGHT WORK lounge — a calm, dedicated space designed for deeper conversations and collaborative meetings.
Helen Ankers, Managing Editor at [d]arc media, said: “We are delighted to bring the lighting and design communities together for the most anticipated UK event in the lighting industry for the fourth year running. LiGHT 25 is not just for lighting designers - we value bringing together inspiring leaders and passionate people to share ideas and solutions to grow the future of the entire industry. A common misconception is that trade shows dedicated to lighting specification are just for lighting specialists, yet by bringing together architects, interior designers and other professionals in the community, with innovative brands and suppliers, LiGHT 25 is the perfect opportunity to network and seek inspiration, whatever role you play in a project.”
Completely free to attend, LiGHT 25 continues to set the standard for lighting exhibitions in the UK.
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About LiGHT Expo
The LiGHT exhibition is held over two days at the Business Design Centre. The show highlights include the [d]arc thoughts talks programme, with a stream of guests keen to learn more about the hot topics from interior design, architecture and lighting. The event features a bespoke decorative lighting hub showcasing a range of brands, as well as an exclusive designers lounge.
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Forbes & Lomax, pioneer of The Invisible Lightswitch® is thrilled to announce its participation at Decorex International 2025. This marks another exciting chapter in the company’s journey, as it will be unveiling a new finish in its range, with an exclusive reveal at the show. For the moment details are under wraps, but as always, it has been designed with its customer at the forefront of its mind.
As well as the product launch, it is proud to highlight its continued commitment to sustainability. Forbes & Lomax recognises the importance of reducing its impact on the environment and has done its utmost to make responsible and thoughtful choices in the design of its stand.
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This year, it is also excited to announce it has collaborated with some of the finest brands in the industry. These partnerships are highly valued and it is honoured to be showcasing these amazing brands.
With a focus on craftsmanship, excellence in design and sustainability, Forbes & Lomax is proud to be part of this year’s Decorex and looks forward to welcoming visitors to its stand, F20.
About Forbes & Lomax
Forbes & Lomax has been producing elegant, innovative light switches and sockets for over thirty-five years. Renowned for launching The Invisible Lightswitch®, it has always approached lighting control from an aesthetic point of view. The Forbes & Lomax collection comprises nine carefully chosen finishes, which are suitable for traditional and contemporary interiors, making it the brand of choice for many top interior designers, architects and decorators. The range includes push buttons and dolly switches for integrating with intelligent lighting control and home automation systems. It also offers a bespoke engraving service. Visit the showroom at Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour.
At Decorex 2025, Homeplay unveils Serengeti Living - a groundbreaking 7x5m immersive feature that reimagines the role of technology in luxury interiors. Discover Serengeti Living at Stand L20 - National Hall, Olympia, London.
More than a stand, Serengeti Living is a fully immersive, multisensory experience. A theatrical five-minute journey that invites visitors to step into a world where light, sound, motion, and atmosphere are choreographed to perfection, not through visible tech, but through beautifully integrated, design-led automation.
From the tranquillity of an African savanna to the dynamic energy of a modern home, Serengeti Living shows what’s possible when technology is treated not as an afterthought, but as an essential design element.
“We wanted to create a ‘wow’ experience for Decorex and help designers think differently about technology,” says James Ratcliffe, Managing Director at Homeplay. “Serengeti Living is a glimpse into what happens when technology is considered an integral part of a luxury interior.”
With a prime location next to the Decorex bar, this cinematic experience runs on a five-minute cycle, transforming the space through immersive lighting, invisible audio, and seamless integration.
To bring this vision to life, Homeplay collaborated with an exceptional group of brands and creatives, each bringing their own expertise to a space where collaboration, craft, and considered design take centre stage.
The aim? To inspire interior designers, architects, and developers to think differently about technology in the context of a luxury interior.
- Whisper-quiet shading and multi-layered lighting design - Concert-grade audio with no visible speakers - Immersive video content displayed on a portrait-format LED wall - Dynamic scenes shifting from natural landscapes to real-world settings - A modular, re-usable structure. Sustainable, stylish, and scalable
About Homeplay
Homeplay partners with interior designers and architects to elevate everyday spaces into extraordinary experiences. Our intuitive technology solutions are crafted to complement your vision—effortlessly luxurious, seamlessly integrated, and tailored to the unique character of each project. We help you craft homes that uplift and inspire, working as a trusted collaborator to deliver technological solutions that enhance your designs—both aesthetically and experientially. Understanding that each space is a reflection of your client’s lifestyle and your creativity, we provide intelligent systems that blend form with function. Our team is thoughtful, responsive, and detail-oriented, supporting you from concept through to completion. Driven by design and powered by innovation, we continually evolve our offering to help you create homes that don’t just impress today, but remain flawless for the future.
Explore key highlights in interior design, with expert perspectives shared exclusively for SBID members.
Attendees will be able to claim a temporary Shoreditch House membership which will be valid until Sunday 21st September. All members will be able to access Shoreditch House with a guest until it closes on Sunday 21st September.
Tour Itinerary: 9:30am - 1pm - The Wax Building - The tour will begin at 09:30 with a light breakfast - 4 Garden Walk, EC2A 3EQ - Tala Showroom - 40 Rivington St, EC2A 3LX - Task Systems Showroom - 85 Great Eastern St, EC2A 3HY - Moleskine workshop within the Design Culture exhibition - Kachette, 347 Old St, Shoreditch, EC1V 9LP - Lee Broom Showroom - 93 Rivington St, EC2A 3AY - XAL - 477-478 Bateman's Row, EC2A 3HH - Design at Work exhibition - Protein Studios, 31 New Inn Yard, EC2A 3EY
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Taking place at Olympia, London this October, Decorex 2025 promises an inspiring showcase of cutting-edge trends, groundbreaking products, and thought-provoking discussions that shape the future of design.
From the highly anticipated Design Talks to immersive Brand Perspectives and collaborative Design Circles, Decorex offers unparalleled opportunities to connect, learn, and discover. Attendees can explore a curated selection of exhibitors, featuring the finest in furniture, lighting, textiles, and accessories, while gaining insights into the latest innovations driving the industry forward.
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Explore 200+ handpicked suppliers, gain valuable insights from expert-led seminars, and connect with like-minded professionals. With curated content and networking opportunities throughout, IHL is the ultimate event to inspire, inform, and help you grow your hotel.
SBID Members earn 2 x CPD points for attending!
Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc., will host its global Design Days again, inviting architecture, interior design, and landscape architecture and design professionals to these worldwide networking and educational events. Customers can connect with peers, explore emerging industry trends, and get a firsthand look at the latest features in Vectorworks 2026, launching September 2025.
“Design Days are about fostering a global community where designers can exchange bold ideas, explore cutting-edge tools, and shape the future of design,” said Vectorworks Senior Product Marketing Director Rubina Siddiqui, Assoc. AIA. “This year, we look forward to highlighting powerful updates and features that help architects, interior designers, and landscape professionals design more sustainably and creatively.”
Along with networking opportunities, attendees will hear success stories from industry peers and gain insights from Vectorworks senior leadership on the future of design and technology, including highlights from the Public Roadmap.
Vectorworks Design Days 2025 schedule: • Design Day London: October 14, 2025 • Design Day Vancouver: October 30, 2025 • Design Day Tokyo: December 5, 2025 (Architecture only) • Design Day Sydney: May 2026
Registration is free for each Design Day event. Prospective attendees can secure their spot through the registration page.
About Vectorworks
Exceptional design demands exceptional tools - a platform built to deliver absolute creative expression and maximum efficiency. Vectorworks believe your design software should offer the freedom to follow your imagination wherever it may lead you, to seamlessly share your vision at any phase, and to easily interpret the information needed to make the smartest decisions every time.
Downtown Design is the region’s annual destination for contemporary design. Its last edition featured a successful showcase of more than 300 brands, manufacturers, and designers from over 40 countries. The fair attracted leading A&ID professionals and industry decision-makers from the Middle East, Africa, South Asia and beyond, alongside top-tier public visitors from HNWIs to local homeowners and design enthusiasts, looking to discover, buy or commission.
With 135+ showrooms, including new arrivals, alongside 35+ pop-up House Guests, the show brings together an outstanding collective. Nowhere else will you see them all under one roof.
Sharing knowledge, making connections and viewing world-class talent ensures designers, architects, specifiers and enthusiasts are kept one step ahead.
With an unparalleled programme of inspiring events, talks, tours and masterclasses, visitors can hear from the brightest minds in the business including Maria Speake, Rachel Chudley, Luke Edward-Hall, Jacu Strauss and many more.
Join for an exciting and informative panel and networking event centred on the transformative power of textures, materials, and finishes in interior design and architecture. At this event, leading industry experts will share their insights on how a deep understanding of the best materials and finishes can drive more creative, dynamic, and functional design solutions. Learn how carefully selected textures and products can elevate your designs, enhance functionality, and inspire new approaches to interior design and architecture.
Lunch and refreshments throughout the day are included.
Speakers: - Vanessa Brady OBE: President of the Society of British and International Interior Design, SBID - Matt Robb: Representing The Stone Federation - Michael Grubb: Founder of Michael Grubb Studio - Matt Evans: An award-winning landscape designer - Max McMurdo: Founder of Reestore
SBID Members earn 1 x CPD point for attending!
This event is powered by DAB. UK, who host Design & Build shows and events across the UK.
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