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What does the future of lighting look like? Most visitors to Future Lighting were looking for an answer to this question. “Visitors come to gather knowledge from the exhibitors and process it through the speaker program,” says Irma de Hoon, Business Unit Director at Easyfairs. “Lighting is becoming increasingly technical and is more often connected to intelligent systems. That requires content and dialogue. And that is exactly what is happening here.”
Easyfairs sees strong market engagement. According to De Hoon, this is the driving force behind the event's growth. “All the major players are here. Stands are getting bigger, presentations richer. The synergy is increasing.” This was evident in the Tunnel of Light, an installation by Zumtobel and Team Ignite, and in the Lighting Experience, where Helvar, ESYLUX, Trilux, Zumtobel, and Interlight (Jacs Koopman) jointly demonstrated how DALI-2 makes lighting smarter, more efficient, and more user-friendly.
The first evening of the trade fair ended with the Lighting Experts Dinner, a logical continuation of the atmosphere on the exhibition floor. De Hoon: “We want to strengthen each other. Not compete for the sake of competing, but open up the conversation.”
Regiolux used Future Lighting to reach a wider group of professionals. International Sales Assistant Samira Fritz and Robin Pul from Regiolux Netherlands emphasize that the Dutch market still offers plenty of opportunities. “We are a well-known name in Germany, but there is still ground to be gained in the Netherlands. Our strength lies in our responsiveness, proactive approach, and support, in addition to the quality of our products.”
With the introduction of OptiLens, the company presented a clear technological advance. The combination of microprismatic and single optics provides uniform brightness and comfortable vision. Fritz: “Lots of light, without glare. An ideal solution for schools and offices.”
Unlimited Lighting Solutions attracted attention with a theatrical, almost sculptural arrangement of the Arcflex light line. Senior Product Manager Lighting Henk Schaap emphasized that the twists and turns possible with this light line are not achievable with competitors“ products. ”This flexibility opens up new forms of lighting architecture."
A second theme was colored light. “Color evokes emotions and tells a story. Our pixel-controlled lighting allows each segment to be controlled individually. We can even play graphic content and videos on the light lines. Naturally, we offer remote support for this.”
Sustainability was central to Fagerhult. The new Wrapped luminaire has a housing made of Solid Board: an organically recycled cardboard with 89 percent less climate impact per kilogram than aluminum. The limited amount of metal and plastic also consists of recycled material. The result is a pendant luminaire weighing only 1.6 kilograms, without compromising on design or light quality.
Sales Manager Vincent Dirkzwagen: “We challenge the idea that a luminaire always needs aluminum. There are other options. Wrapped also offers premium performance at an accessible price.” The current model is 90 cm long. The 120 cm version will follow in the first quarter of 2026, also in black.
The customer's wishes as a starting point
Tronix opted for a striking approach: there were almost no products on display at the stand. Director Maarten Verbruggen wanted to create space for conversation. “We also have mainstream fixtures, but with something extra. In addition, we mainly supply components for creating unique lighting; that's our story.”
To visualize this, Tronix built an installation with digital LED strips and complex controls. The company also showcased an adjustable downlight with five white colors and five power settings.
At Veluws Licht, the new Evo LED ceiling light attracted attention. This fixture is available in white and black and in color temperatures between 3000 and 6000 K, including a sensor. Retrofit also remains an important theme for the company. “For example, we have a flat LED panel that fits into existing fixtures. We have these solutions in stock and can often deliver them the next day. If the rail is still in good condition, this offers a sustainable choice.”
At the Performance in Lighting stand, powered by Gewiss, a spiral of light attracted attention, as did the product launches. Marketing manager Saad Jabri: “Winpro L3 is our new stadium luminaire, designed for sports facilities where high-quality lighting is essential, but also suitable for illuminating large facades. Uniqo focuses on industrial applications and has a fully modular design, allowing each component to be replaced separately. This prevents unnecessary downtime during maintenance. The integrated sensor also helps to save energy. During Future Lighting, we also gave demonstrations of the Lightperformers program, which allows lighting designers to configure fixtures to their exact specifications.”
Klaasjan Lodder of Opple Lighting emphasized that the company actively supports installers. Technology and well-being together form the core of the approach. The LED Skylight was developed based on this idea. The system mimics daylight, works with Natural Light technology, and supports Tunable White and HCL applications. Lodder: “We want to talk to architects early on to help build solutions. Light should follow the rhythm of people.”
Zumtobel presented itself this year with a deliberately modest stand. According to Bas Heuvelmans, the atmosphere was positive: “We have noticed that attendance is good and that online engagement is high.”
The company put its retail vision front and center. Zumtobel is working on a new shopping experience that combines dynamic lighting, AI, and neuroscientific insights. The lighting adapts in real time based on context, while integrated beacons enable data services such as personalized offers or in-store navigation. The goal is a flexible, emotionally appealing shopping environment that supports brand stories and promotes visitor well-being. Camera images are only processed in real time and are not stored.
Interlight paid extra attention to the Infinity configurator, which allows designers to put together a downlight from approximately 1,500 combinations. The company designs and manufactures the fixtures entirely in-house, with a choice of Infinity modules or high-end Titan modules. The collection of 3D-printed fixtures further expands this palette.
SG Lighting is increasingly developing into a total supplier and wants to grow further in the project market. Sales manager Sarah Lutin: “We develop products by installers, for installers. Ease of installation is crucial.”
The entire range is available in tunable white. The new Zip Jelsa combines spotlights and pendants in the Zip rail system, with a rotating front that can open a decorative light slot. A black front ring is standard; a gold ring is optional.
