Las Vegas -- On June 3rd, the 25th edition of LIGHTFAIR® International (LFI®), the world's largest annual architectural and commercial lighting trade show and conference, opened at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Thousands of attendees flooded the largest trade show floor in LFI history ready to experience the global stage for lighting, design and technology innovation.
Preceding and setting the stage for the trade show opening was the celebrated LFI Innovation Awards®, which featured the industry's most innovative products and designs introduced during the last 12 months. LIGHTFAIR also celebrated 25 years of innovation by recognizing its 25-year exhibitors. The energy and excitement were evident and expected to continue through the close of the show on Thursday.
The LFI Innovation Awards had 261 entries spanning 14 categories, with each submission judged by an independent panel of lighting professionals. The winners were awarded for product entries that exemplify the best in innovative design and thinking.