PHILADELPHIA, PA – LIGHTFAIR® International (LFI®) opened at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia May 7 with the 28th edition of the world’s largest annual architectural and commercial lighting trade show and conference. Thousands of attendees from around the world streamed into the LFI exhibit halls to experience the products and knowledge transforming the future of light and technology.
Preceding and setting the stage for the trade show opening, the prestigious LFI Innovation Awards® highlighted the industry’s most innovative products and designs introduced during the last 12 months. The excitement extending from the Awards is expected to continue through the close of the show on Thursday.
The 2017 LFI Innovation Awards® saw 255 entries spanning 14 categories, with each submission judged by an independent panel of lighting professionals. Winning entries exemplified the best in innovative design and thinking. Among the 18 winning entries are these key awards: VODE LIGHTING, LLC. (ZipThree 707 Wall Mount): Most Innovative Product of the Year—the program’s highest award, recognizing the most innovative new product; TECH LIGHTING (ELEMENT REFLECTIONS): Design Excellence Award—recognizing outstanding achievement in design; SORAALASER (LaserLight SMD): Technical Innovation Award—recognizing the most forward-thinking advancement in lighting technology; AMS AG (AS7221): Judges’ Citation—special recognition of an innovative product at the judges’ discretion.
Visit: http://www.lightfair.com/lightfair/V40/index.cvn?id=10219 for a full list of LFI Innovation Awards 2017 entrants and winners.