In November 2025, GDS Lighting attended five significant international trade fairs focused on lighting, energy, and urban technologies.
From the Middle East to Europe and across South America to North Africa, the company showcased its vision for smart lighting in strategic contexts for urban development, enhancing international visibility and solidifying its positioning as a strategic partner for smart cities, public administrations and designers.
These events allowed for the presentation of the latest solutions aimed at making urban infrastructures more efficient, connected and sustainable, while fostering direct dialogue with decision-makers, developers and industry professionals worldwide.
The month kicked off in Riyadh at the 35th edition of Saudi Build, a leading event for construction and urban technologies in the Saudi market. Within the exhibition area of partner Al Nasser, GDS Lighting presented its urban lighting and smart city solutions, designed to improve quality of life, reduce energy consumption and support the development of connected and sustainable cities.
This attendance marked a significant opportunity to enhance its presence in the Middle East and strengthen collaborations with local partners.
Next, GDS Lighting attended FISE, one of the most significant events in the electrical industry in Latin America. The fair gathered companies, technicians and decision-makers committed to defining the region’s energy future.
GDS Lighting’s participation underscored the growing interest in Latin American markets for connected and efficiency-oriented lighting technologies, particularly relevant for supporting the modernization of public infrastructure.
Mid-November saw GDS Lighting attend the Salon des Maires et des Collectivités Locales for the first time, a key event in France for administrations and urban service operators. At this venue, the company showcased its vision for smart, efficient and sustainable urban lighting, highlighting how its technologies contribute to enhancing safety, comfort, and the quality of public spaces.
The trade fair served as a crucial meeting point with public decision-makers seeking reliable solutions to transform urban areas into smart cities.
November also marked GDS Lighting’s debut at LiGHT 25, one of the most prominent events for the international lighting design community, held at the Business Design Centre in London.
For the first time, the company presented its urban design solutions to the UK market: smart systems engineered to combine high performance, energy efficiency and sustainability. At booth T48, the team guided designers, lighting professionals and operators through technologies designed to enhance safety, visual comfort and environmental quality in public spaces.
This strategic attendance allowed the initiation of new connections in a highly competitive market and reinforced the brand’s international reputation.
The final event of the month was Elec Expo, a reference point for the electrical sector in North Africa. Present at the booth of partner DAEL&JIF, GDS Lighting showcased solutions designed to ensure performance, reliability, and efficiency in urban applications.
The interest expressed by operators, institutions, and local partners confirmed the role of connected lighting technology in supporting the region’s energy and infrastructure goals, opening new avenues for collaboration.
Attending five international trade fairs in a single month allowed GDS Lighting to strengthen its global presence, leverage its expertise, and solidify relationships with rapidly transforming markets.
This intense and strategic November confirms GDS Lighting as a leader in the new generation of smart city solutions.
