23 April 2026, Mumbai, Maharashtra : Smart
Home Expo 2026, organised by Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India Pvt Ltd and
World Media Expo LLP, is set to return as India’s leading platform for smart
home technology, bringing together over 450+ brand and showcasing more than
8000+ products. The upcoming expo will witness participation from leading
global markets including Germany, United Kingdom, Switzerland, United States of
America, Belgium, Turkey, and China, underscoring the sectors rapid expansion
and increasing industry confidence in India as ahigh-growth market for smart
living technologies.
India’s smart living ecosystem—covering
smart home automation, lighting, security, and high-end AV—is growing rapidly,
driven by 5G adoption, urbanization, and rising demand for connected
lifestyles. The smart home market is projected to reach USD 6.71 billion in
2026 (from USD 5.20 billion in 2025) and scale to USD 24.1
billion by 2031 at a CAGR of 29.12%, according to Mordor intelligence.
Key segments like smart security and lighting are also expanding strongly,
fueled by safety needs, energy efficiency, and IoT integration, while high-end
AV continues to grow as a premium lifestyle category—together shaping a fully
integrated, intelligent home ecosystem.
Reflecting these markets shifts, Smart
Home Expo 2026 will showcase a diverse range of innovations across home
automation, smart lighting, AV solutions, security systems and energy
management technologies. Exhibitors are expected to unveil next-generation
solutions spanning KNX-based automation, immersive audio-visual experiences,
intelligent lighting systems and AI powered platforms designed to efficiency,
security and user experience. Specialised zones such as the KNX pavilion and AV
demo rooms will provide immersive, real-world demonstrations, enabling visitors
to engage directly with cutting-edge applications of smart living.
The exhibition is supported by leading
industry bodies including Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA), Electronics
Security Association of India (ESA), and Z-wave alliance, along with Knowledge
Partners such as CEDIA, Council of Architecture, Indian Institute of Interior
Designers (IIID – Mumbai Chapter), Indian Green Building Council (IGBC),
International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD), Lighting Designers
Association of India (LiDAI) and INBAC. These collaborations reinforce the
show’s position as a key knowledge-sharing and networking platform for
professionals across technology, design and infrastructure.
Smart Home Expo 2026 is supported by a
strong lineup of partners across key categories, reflecting the scale and
industry relevance of the event. Havells India joins as the Title Partner,
Electronics Mart India Limited (EMIL) as the Powered by Partner and KNX
National India as the Technology Partner. Together, these partnerships
reinforce the expo’s focus on smart technology, innovation, and design across
residential and commercial spaces. The Platinum Partners include Sonos,
Cinebels, PRO FX, Miantic, Vinshek, Smato Technologies, CP PLUS, Cavitak, and
KEI.
The Premium Partners lineup includes
Aero, RTI, Marantz, Basalte, GM Modular, BenQ, Epson, Optoma, Focal Powered by
Naim, Devialet, Yale, MZ Audio Distribution, Klipsch, Theory, Loewe, Smart
Node, James Loudspeaker, Dorset, Sony, Casadigi, Schneider Electric, Audio One,
Gallo Acoustics, Godrej Locks, Rako Controls, Sonus Faber, JBL, DigiLux AI,
Krix, L-Acoustics, Sound & Vision, MDT, Moorgen, EverGlow, JR Automation
Technology, ELAN by Nice, LAFIT, Quba, Modo, Origin Acoustics, Sonodyne,
Raylogic Control Systems, Dahua Technology & Unwired Connect.
A key highlight of the 2026 edition will
be the two-day CEDIA training workshop scheduled for 26th and 27th April
offering hands on learning, and professional development opportunities for
system integrators, designers, and industry stakeholders.
Speaking on the upcoming edition, Mr
Raj Manek, Executive Director & Board Member, Messe Frankfurt Asia Holdings
Ltd, shared: “India is at a pivotal moment in its smart home journey, where
technology adoption is no longer confirmed to premium segments but is expanding
rapidly into mainstream markets. Smart Home Expo has evolved into a strategic
platform that not only showcases innovations but also facilitates meaningful
dialogue between global technology providers and India’s growing ecosystem of
developers, integrators, and consumers. The 2026 edition reflects this shift
bringing together scale, innovation and knowledge under one roof.”
Mr Sandeep Singh, Director,
World Media Expo LLP, added: “What we are witnessing today is a fundamental shift in how
smart technologies are being perceived and adopted in India. From smart home
and audio-video to seamless user experiences, the demand is becoming more
integrated and outcome driven. Smart Home Expo 2026, is designed mirror this
evolution – offering a comprehensive platform where brands can demonstrate
real-world applications, forge partnerships, and tap into one of the fastest
growing smart home markets globally.”
As the Indian market continues to evolve
with no single dominant player, the competitive landscape is driving rapid
innovation across AI-enabled automation, voice interfaces, in regional
languages, and flexible service-based models. In this context Smart Home Expo
2026, will serve as a critical convergence point for the industry stakeholders
enabling collaboration knowledge exchange, and business opportunities that will
shape the future of smart living in india.