Prolight + Sound

About the event

International hotspot for entertainment technology

From the world’s largest range of theatre and stage technology (ProStage) to the most spectacular innovations in professional lighting (ProLight) and audio technology (ProAudio): As the industry’s leading trade fair, Prolight + Sound opens up the entire range of event technology to its visitors. This also includes the presentation of current trends in AV technology (ProAV) and innovative solutions for the event sector (ProEvent).

Keynotes, conferences, careers and more: Prolight + Sound also offers an extensive conference and knowledge programme on the industry’s hot topics. In the Future Hub, visitors will also find countless offers for their professional future.

Prolight + Sound combines networking and entertainment, promising a lively mix of glitz, glamour and business. Visitors can look forward to an exceptional keynote program, captivating live performances, exclusive community evenings and award ceremonies in a festive atmosphere.

Martin is proud that he has been invited to the Prolight + Sound trade fair as part of the Hosted Buyer Programme – thanks to the fantastic Mira Wölfel and her team!

Martins Highlights

🤩 Four days of technology battle at Prolight + Sound, which is not only eye-catching but also ear-catching, surrounded by an international audience that is just as crazy about technology as he is.

🤓 Martin had a few ‘aha’ moments while browsing the latest trends: “We tech nerds love to revel in the details. But sometimes we forget that not everyone speaks our jargon. Especially not the people we’re mostly doing this for”.

🤯 His little food for thought: “Technology is brilliant, no question about it. But we really want to achieve moments that blow us and our audience away without you needing a PhD in immersive sound engineering to understand it. Put simply: Technology is great, but it’s really just a means to an end. In my case, it’s to create immersive audio experiences”.

Review: Prolight + Sound 2025 at Messe Frankfurt

Prolight + Sound is huge – and yet we technology nerds often make the same mistake. 🙉

For four days, the trade fair was the ultimate showcase for the latest technologies in the event industry. Various stages showcased impressive lighting installations and moving elements that were used extensively during the events. An international audience, who are just as tech-savvy as I am, provided inspiring conversations, exciting impressions and plenty of aha moments.

Numerous products, from major brands to lesser-known manufacturers, were presented at the trade fair and offered a wide variety of innovations.

A big thank you goes to Mira Wölfel and her team from Messe Frankfurt GmbH’s Hosted Buyer Programme for the invitation – you did a great job!

Between high-tech and nerd talk 🤓

As I strolled through the halls and marvelled at the latest trends, I realised something: we tech nerds love to get lost in the details. But we often forget that not everyone speaks our language – especially not the people we’re actually doing all this for.

The Main Stage is a central area of the event where important presentations and discussions take place.

The technology is impressive, no doubt about it. But what really matters are the experiences we create with it. Moments that blow us and our audience away – without the need for a degree in immersive audio technology.

In a nutshell: 🎚️ Technology is just a means to an end – in my case, to create immersive audio experiences. ➡️🎉

Impressions & highlights 🔊

In addition to the countless microphones, loudspeakers and innovative acoustic solutions, there were also some bizarre discoveries at the trade fairs:

• A stand full of megaphones where the decibel figures broke new records.

• A silent disco that turned loud people into quiet listeners.

• An oversized inflatable mushroom – because… why not?

• A water called ‘Bloody Water’ that tasted exactly like… water.

The experience was rounded off with a spontaneous invitation to an awards gala. No prize for me, but good food and an impressive location.

Focal points and product groups

Prolight + Sound is the international meeting place for everyone who is at home in the world of event technology. From impressive lighting installations to ultra-modern sound systems – here you will find everything your technical heart desires. The trade fair offers a wide range of products and services covering every aspect of event technology. Whether audio technology, lighting technology, communication technology, theatre and stage technology or media technology – Prolight + Sound is the place where innovations are brought to life.

Visitors can look forward to the latest technologies and products that the industry has to offer. From breathtaking light shows to immersive audio experiences, Prolight + Sound is the perfect place to get inspired and experience the future of event technology up close. Here you can meet the latest trends and exchange ideas with experts who are shaping the industry.

The future of Messe Frankfurt am Main

Prolight + Sound faces the exciting challenge of constantly evolving and meeting the changing needs of the industry. In order to maintain its appeal for exhibitors and visitors, the trade fair must integrate innovative concepts and new technologies. Immersive audio, virtual reality and augmented reality are just some of the exciting developments that could shape the future of event technology.

Messe Frankfurt must ensure that Prolight + Sound remains an important meeting place for the industry. New formats and content that excite and inspire visitors are crucial. The future of Prolight + Sound depends on how well it can adapt to the changing needs of the industry and break new ground. One thing is certain: Prolight + Sound will continue to be a place where innovations are celebrated and the latest technologies are presented.

Conclusion: What remains?

The trade fair was inspiring, but also a reminder that we as technology professionals should pay more attention to how we present our innovations. Comprehensibility and accessibility are at least as important as technical perfection.

Now it’s your turn: Should we pay more attention to making technology understandable for everyone, or does the fascination of pro audio thrive on nerd talk?