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DALI Alliance Opens Call for Entries for the DALI Lighting Awards 2026

The DALI Alliance (DiiA), the global industry organization for DALI lighting control, is pleased to announce that submissions are now open for the DALI Lighting Awards 2026. Lighting designers, manufacturers, architects, planners, engineers, and system integrators worldwide are invited to submit…

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DALI Alliance Opens Call for Entries for the DALI Lighting Awards 2026

The DALI Lighting Awards aim to highlight and celebrate excellence in lighting projects that utilize DALI technologies, including DALI-2, D4i, DALI+, and DALI gateways. The program recognizes design innovation, system performance, sustainability, interoperability, and creativity across multiple application areas and technical fields.

Award Categories

Entries may be recognized in one or more of the following categories:

Application Categories

  • Residential
  • Commercial Interior
  • Commercial Exterior
  • Industrial
  • Smart Cities & Infrastructure

Innovation Categories

  • Best Use of D4i
  • Best Emergency Lighting Integration
  • Best Human-Centric Design
  • Best Integration into Other Building Systems
  • Innovation in Lighting
  • Sustainability & Energy Efficiency
  • Smart & Connected Lighting
  • Best use of DALI+ or DALI Gateways

Participants do not need to select categories when submitting; the jury will allocate entries appropriately across all categories.

Eligibility and Requirements

Participation is free and open worldwide, regardless of DALI Alliance membership.

Eligible projects must:

  • Be completed or substantially completed between January 2023 and November 2025
  • Demonstrate significant use of DALI technologies
  • Provide sufficient visual and technical documentation (e.g., photographs, descriptions, design objectives, key DALI products used)

Submissions may be entered by any member of the project team, including designers, manufacturers, integrators, building owners, or architects.

Why Enter?

  • Global Recognition: Winners will be promoted extensively by the DALI Alliance across its media channels and industry publications.
  • High Visibility: Featured projects gain exposure to a worldwide audience of lighting professionals and decision-makers.
  • No Entry Fees: The awards program is free to enter, providing a high-value opportunity with no financial barrier.

Key Dates

  • Submission Deadline: December 19, 2025
  • Winners will be announced in early 2026 (exact date to be confirmed).

How to Enter

All entry details, submission instructions, and full terms and conditions are available at:

https://www.dali-alliance.org/awards2026/

For inquiries about the awards, contact: awards@dali-alliance.org

About the DALI Alliance:
The DALI Alliance (Digital Illumination Interface Alliance, DiiA) is the global consortium responsible for the DALI lighting control protocol. Through certification programs including DALI-2, D4i, and DALI+, the organization ensures interoperability, reliability, and openness across the lighting industry. The DALI Alliance promotes the advancement of intelligent and connected lighting systems for buildings, smart infrastructure, and beyond.

https://www.dali-alliance.org

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