The global lighting industry is moving into a new era of architectural integration, precision beam sculpting, and intense cost-efficiency. As the premier global stage for solid-state lighting innovation, the 31st Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition (GILE 2026 / Guangjiaohui) is set to take place from June 9 to 12, 2026, at the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou, China.
Operating under the forward-looking theme of "The New Era of Lighting Lifestyle — Think To Link, Dare To Outperform," GILE 2026 is projected to be a massive industry gathering. The exhibition will span over 210,000 square meters across 21 structured halls, welcoming more than 2,500 elite international exhibitors, engineering firms, luminaire OEMs, and architectural designers from every corner of the world.
Asahi Optics, a premier technical manufacturer specializing in LED optics and high-efficiency linear extrusion solutions, is proud to announce our official participation in this landmark event.
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Exhibition: Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition (GILE) 2026
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Date: 9th – 12th June 2026
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Booth: Hall 3.2 Booth A08
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Venue: China Import & Export Fair Complex
This year, we're moving beyond boring data sheets and PDF spec sheets. Our engineering team has built an interactive booth centered on real‑world tactical lighting. Alongside our conventional lighting lenses (streetlight lenses, floodlight lenses, sports lighting lenses, commercial lighting lenses), we're also featuring two extruded linear lighting light boxes that can be lit up, allowing visitors to see the light distribution patterns with their own eyes. These custom luminaires let you see firsthand how our extruded linear lenses and stand‑alone optical diffusers shape and control raw LED flux under real operating conditions.
Live Demos & Cutting-Edge Optical Samples
A common frustration for lighting R&D engineers, luminaire product managers, and architectural specifiers attending major trade shows is the reliance on "paper optics." Catalog metrics, localized lux charts, and software-rendered polar curves look perfect on a tablet or a printed brochure. However, they frequently fail to translate into identical physical performance when implemented inside an aluminum housing on a real-world project site.
At Asahi Optics, we believe that true engineering transparency requires visual and physical proof. For GILE 2026, we have completely transformed Hall 3.2, Booth A08 from a passive display booth into an active, hands-on optical evaluation pavilion. Visitors will be able to move beyond standard product spec sheets and directly witness our LED optics solving real-world lighting challenges through tactile, interactive hardware.
Optical Comparison Live Light Boxes
The defining engineering attraction at Booth A08 is our custom-built Dual Linear Light Box Demonstration Station. Rather than presenting static, unpowered pieces of extruded plastic, we have engineered two fully operational, high-lumen linear display enclosures. The light box integrates the AO series, CMD series, CMD Plus series, 26mm width series, and diffuser series.
To maximize the educational and comparative value of this live demonstration, we have implemented a brilliant, highly intuitive physical feature: an exact, true-to-scale printed overlay of each lens's photometric IES light distribution curve positioned directly underneath the emitting surface.
This interactive demonstration completely demystifies the LED extruded lens path. It allows you to quickly determine whether a specific lens-and-diffuser configuration aligns with the physical requirements of your active projects, removing weeks of guesswork from your prototyping cycle.
The Complete Portfolio of Standard Injection-Molded Optics
While our linear extrusion technology represents the frontier of architectural continuous lighting, Asahi Optics will also showcase our extensive, field-proven catalog of standard injection-molded LED lenses. This comprehensive hardware display ensures that visiting engineers can find optical engines for every tier of industrial, municipal, and commercial illumination:
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Street & Roadway Lighting Lenses: High-uniformity, asymmetric distributions engineered to comply with strict international roadway standards, optimizing pole spacing ratios while eliminating backward light spill.
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High-Bay & Floodlight Optics: Heavy-duty, multi-in-1 lens arrays designed for rugged industrial manufacturing plants, logistics warehouses, and open area floodlighting.
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Stadium & High-Mast Infrastructure Lenses: Ultra-narrow, high-precision beam angles (ranging down to 8∘8∘) engineered to throw intense, high-lux columns of light from extreme mounting heights with zero stray lumens.
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Commercial & Retail Spot Lenses: Clean, smooth beam distributions with sharp cutoffs, perfect for high-end retail downlights, track spots, and accent wall washing.
Every injection-molded lens array displayed at our booth is backed by comprehensive LightTools optical simulation records and laboratory goniophotometer testing reports, with complete digital photometric data ready for direct deployment in your engineering workflows.
Complimentary New Lens Samples
We understand that an exhibition visit is only the first step in a successful OEM partnership. To support your post-show R&D evaluations, Asahi Optics has prepared a substantial inventory of Complimentary New Lens Samples exclusively for visitors to Booth A08.
Engineers and procurement professionals will be able to collect physical sample packages right from our front desk. These kits include our standard molded LED optics as well as precise, factory-cut 10cm physical cross-sections of our ASEL-AO and 26mm Series extruded linear lenses and matching standalone diffusers.
Taking these physical profile segments back to your manufacturing facility allows your mechanical and engineering teams to directly examine the high optical clarity of our polymers, evaluate the flawless consistency of our extrusion wall thicknesses, and verify how effortlessly our plastic profiles slide and snap into your proprietary aluminum linear housings.
Pre-Register Online for Free Tickets
As GILE 2026 approaches, the window for streamlining your arrival logistics is narrowing. To ensure your visit to the China Import and Export Fair Complex is completely friction-free, Asahi Optics has established a digital pre-registration pipeline for our global partners, legacy OEMs, and new engineering colleagues.
Secure Your Free Digital Entry Pass via Online Pre-Registration
Due to updated crowd management protocols at the Pazhou Complex, on-site registration lines can be notoriously long and may incur processing fees. By connecting with our team online prior to the show opening on June 9, we will issue an official corporate invitation card directly to your inbox.
This invitation contains an expedited registration routing link, allowing you to secure your official GILE 2026 free digital entry ticket in advance. Simply scan your smartphone barcode at the Hall 3.2 fast-track turnstiles to bypass the registration queues and head straight to our technical demonstrations.
Beyond securing your entry credentials, we strongly encourage engineering teams to schedule specific technical consultation windows with us. GILE 2026 is the premier venue to sit down face-to-face with our senior optical designers.
Whether you are battling tight UGR limits on an active office project, troubleshooting tolerance stacking between lenses and third-party aluminum extrusions, or looking to customize a brand-new linear profile, scheduling a focused meeting at Booth A08 ensures our dedicated engineering resources are locked in for your specific agenda.
GILE transportation route map
Finally, we have also prepared a detailed transportation route map:
1. Arriving via Guangzhou's Metro Network (Highly Recommended)
Guangzhou's subway grid is the fastest, most reliable method to beat peak-hour exhibition traffic. The fairgrounds are directly serviced by multiple lines:
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Area A Integration: Take Metro Line 8 and exit directly at Xingang Dong Station (Exit A). This places you immediately at the thresholds of the Area A exhibition halls.
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Area B Integration (Closest to Hall 3.2): Take Metro Line 8 and exit at Pazhou Station (Exit A or B) for seamless entry into the Area B perimeter. Alternatively, international travelers can utilize the newly integrated Metro Line 11, exiting at Pazhou Station via Exit E (Area B Gate 3) or Exit F (Area B Gate 4) for rapid entry.
2. Arriving via Private Vehicle or Ride-Share
If you are traveling via taxi, ride-share app (DiDi), or a private chauffeured vehicle, direct your driver to the Pazhou Exhibition Complex Area B Gate. While there are expansive public underground and surface parking lots wrapping around the perimeter of the complex, traffic congestion during the morning registration surge (8:30 AM−10:30 AM8:30 AM−10:30 AM) can be severe. We highly recommend utilizing the metro infrastructure for time-critical business meetings.
3. On-Site Dining and Networking Hubs
Navigating 21 exhibition halls requires substantial physical energy. The complex features dedicated dining, coffee, and corporate meeting hubs to keep you powered throughout the day:
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The Pearl River Promenade (Area A/B Mid-Level): Features multiple express cafes, western dining outlets, and quiet seating zones positioned on the East and West wings.
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The B1 Lower Level Food Court: Directly accessible via Hall escalators, this zone houses high-volume international dining providers, including McDonald's, alongside regional Chinese options, making it perfect for a rapid lunch break between technical consultations.
Mark your calendars for June 9-12, 2026. Secure your transit routes, coordinate with your R&D teams, and prepare to discover how Asahi Optics can optimize your future product line.
Conclusion: See You in Guangzhou!
Whether you are an engineering director looking to optimize your production margins by adopting tool-saving linear extrusions, or a lighting designer seeking flawless uniformity for a high-profile public hub, Asahi Optics is ready to assist you at Hall 3.2, Booth A08.
Let's move past theoretical specifications and look at the real light together. Scan, pre-register, and join us at GILE 2026 to see our latest innovations in action!
Request an Official Invitation & Free Pass: [email protected]
GILE 2026 Visitor & Technical FAQ
Q1: What are the exact dates and operating hours for GILE 2026?
A: The exhibition runs from June 9 to June 12, 2026. Doors open daily at 9:00 AM, with halls closing at 6:00 PM for the first three days, and a 2:00 PM early cutoff on June 12.
Q2: Where is Asahi Optics located within the Pazhou Fairgrounds?
A: We are positioned in the premium optical components zone: Area B, Hall 3.2, Booth A08.
Q3: Can I bring our own linear LED circuit boards (PCBs) to your booth for a quick compatibility check?
A: Absolutely. We highly encourage R&D engineers to bring their real-world PCB configurations. We can physically overlay our 26mm or ASEL-AO sample sections over your boards to instantly check profile spacing and evaluate diode-to-lens alignment.
Q4: Are the physical extrusion sample segments handed out at the booth free to take?
A: Yes. We have stocked a substantial inventory of 10cm sample segments specifically for verified lighting professionals, OEMs, and project specifiers to take back to their labs for mechanical and material evaluation.
Q5: How do I receive the official invitation for the free electronic gate pass?
A: Reach out to your dedicated Asahi Optics account manager online or submit a request through our web portal. Our team will instantly generate and transmit your official exhibition invitation pack.
