September 30, 2025

Canada Light Expo 2025 Returns to Toronto: Connecting, Innovating & Illuminating the Future of Lighting

The highly anticipated 2nd edition of Canada Light Expo is set to illuminate Toronto on 12–13 November 2025 at Hall 3 of The International Centre, Toronto, promising an unparalleled gathering of industry leaders, innovators, and lighting professionals. The event will bring together over 75 brands showcasing more than 1,000 products, offering a comprehensive view of the latest advancements in lighting technology across architectural, landscape, smart, energy-efficient, human-centric, decorative, horticulture, and healthcare applications.

This year’s edition will feature a powerful showcase of leading brands, reflecting the breadth and innovations of the global lighting industry. Canada Light Expo is supported by a range of sponsors and agency partners, including our Silver Sponsors  AXIS Lighting and CREE lighting Canada, and official agency partners Omnilumen, TPL and SALEX. Some of  the exhibitors are 3G Lighting, ABB Electrification Canada, Acclaim Lighting Canada, Arkalumen, Artika, Cence Power Inc., Current Lighting, JW Led, Lumen Warm, Omnify,Lumify Inc., Lutron Electronics Canada, MP Lighting, NLS, Lighting LLC, Sun Tracker Technologies Ltd, TMS Lighting, Toronto Light Works Inc., Verozza Lighting, Leviton, Certolux Visioneering, and YYZ Lighting Inc.,the complete list of exhibiting brands is available on the event website.Together, these companies will present cutting-edge solutions across architectural, decorative, commercial, and smart lighting & controls, offering attendees an unmatched opportunity to explore the future of light.

The event will also host Canada Light Talks, a premier educational conference offering presentations, panel discussions, and practical workshops on themes including LED innovation, design, health, controls, sustainability, AI and exterior applications. The speakers and distinguished industry experts, including a keynote speech by Douglas Steel.Other prominent Industry names like  Alexander Willemsen, Alicia Davila Monterrey, Cheryl English, Webster Marsh, Dan Hadash, Deborah Gottesman, David Katz, Dawn Brown, Dayna Bradley, and many more, will provide invaluable insights into emerging trends, innovative solutions, and industry best practices.

The event is curated  by a diverse and experienced Advisory Board, ensuring that Canada Light Expo remains highly relevant, cutting-edge, and value-driven for the lighting community. The Advisory Board comprises leading Industry names like Alana Punit, Carl Huestis, Cindy Foster Warthen, Dan Hadash, Dayna Bradley, Dawn Brown, Deborah Gottesman, Eric Teacher, Joan Orgel, Martha MacEachen, Michael Jennison, Paul Boken, Rozlyn Mead, Shirley Coyle, and Tom Butters. The expo is also strengthened by its supporting partnersLighting Agora & SARA National, Along-with the & National & International Lighting & Architectural associations, all of whom contribute to the success and impact of the event by providing expertise, visibility, and industry insights.

As Canada’s premier lighting expo, Canada Light Expo is designed to foster collaboration, innovation, and meaningful connections.

This year, attendees can look forward to a vibrant array of experiences at the show floor including Lovers of Light, a cocktail networking game show moderated by Dave Young, featuring creative contestants, interactive audience voting, and expert discussions. The Connections Section provides an exclusive roundtable networking space where industry associations such as IALD, IES Toronto Section, WILD, CSLA, ALA, OALA, NLB,WIL  and more engage directly with lighting professionals, encouraging targeted dialogue and fostering strategic partnerships.

Canada Light Expo 2025 promises to be a hub of innovation, learning, and networking, providing lighting professionals with the opportunity to explore the latest technologies, gain insights from industry thought leaders, and forge connections that will shape the future of lighting in Canada and beyond. This edition of the expo is set to define new benchmarks for collaboration and excellence in the lighting sector, offering a comprehensive platform for the industry to converge, exchange ideas, and illuminate the path ahead.