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What Is TILS Taipei?
TILS (Taiwan International Lighting Show) is the largest professional lighting and LED technology exhibition in Taiwan, held annually at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center. Organised by the International Trade Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and TAITRA (Taiwan External Trade Development Council), it is the flagship annual event of the Taiwanese LED and lighting industry.
The show covers the complete LED industry chain — from equipment, materials, epitaxy and packaging to lighting applications — with dedicated zones for sapphire and patterned substrates, OLED manufacturing and high-brightness LED technology. It also runs a full program of international seminars, including the Taiwan Solid State Lighting International Symposium, LED Summit Forum and architecture / design / lighting seminars. It is a B2B trade-only event: consumers and visitors under 18 are not admitted, and no retail sales take place on site.
Key Facts
- Venue: Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Taiwan
- Organisers: TAITRA + Bureau of Foreign Trade, MOEA
- Type: B2B LED technology & lighting trade show
- Focus: LED chips, packaging, lighting applications, smart lighting
Tip
Show dates change every year. Confirm the exact dates, free-entry requirements and seminar program on the official TILS Taipei website before booking travel.
Historically the show has drawn hundreds of exhibitors and around 15,000 professional visitors from across Taiwan and the wider Asia-Pacific region, making it the single best place in Asia to see the complete LED supply chain under one roof.
Why the Taiwan / Asia Lighting Market Matters
Taiwan is one of the most important LED ecosystems in the world. Several structural drivers make TILS worth your attention:
LED upstream powerhouse
Taiwan is a global leader in LED epitaxy, packaging and chip technology (epistar, Cree, OSRAM Opto Semiconductors Taiwan, and many more). TILS is the best place to benchmark the very latest LED technology.
Asia-Pacific sourcing hub
From Taipei, buyers source from Taiwan, mainland China, South Korea, Japan and Southeast Asia — a single hub for the entire Asian LED supply chain.
High-end application focus
TILS is strong in smart lighting, automotive lighting, plant-growth lighting, medical lighting and specialty applications — the high-margin segments where technology matters most.
Design & engineering culture
Taiwanese buyers are engineering-driven, technically sophisticated and value quality, reliability and long lifetime over the lowest price. They reward suppliers who can deliver technical documentation and consistency.
Who Should Attend
TILS is most useful if you are:
- LED component and luminaire manufacturers — benchmarking chips, drivers, packaging and thermal solutions from leading Taiwanese suppliers.
- Importers and distributors — looking for OEM/ODM brands, private-label programs and factory-direct pricing for the Asian and global market.
- Lighting designers and specifiers — learning about new LED technology, smart controls and specialty applications.
- Electrical engineers and R&D managers — understanding the latest LED packaging, optics and thermal management trends.
- Brand owners and product managers — scouting contract manufacturers and benchmarking technology and pricing from Taiwanese and mainland Chinese exhibitors.
How to Prepare as a Buyer
Walking the show cold wastes days. Before you fly to Taipei:
1. Plan your seminar schedule
The international symposiums and LED Summit Forum are the main reason to attend. Pick the forums that match your spec — packaging, smart lighting, automotive, plant lighting — and register early.
2. Pre-book meetings with suppliers
Email the suppliers you want to see weeks in advance. Bring samples, drawings, target quantities and your target price range — booth time is limited.
3. Compare technical documentation
Taiwanese buyers expect full technical documentation: LM-80 / TM-26 lifetime data, IES photometric files, IEC 62471 photobiological safety reports and LM-79 test reports.
4. Go straight to the source after the show
Brands on the show floor typically mark up 30–60%. The same products are usually made by Chinese OEM factories. Take photos, part numbers and catalogues — then contact the factory directly.
Why Source LED Lighting from China (and Why Lightstec Makes Sense for the Asian Market)
Taiwan leads the LED upstream (chips, packaging), but the vast majority of finished LED lighting products are manufactured in mainland China. Working directly with the factory cuts out the middleman and gives you shorter lead times, customisation and private-label flexibility.
Lightstec is a China-based manufacturer of LED strip lights, LED aluminum profiles, LED linear lights, LED neon flex and matching drivers and sensors, with over 13 years of experience shipping to Taiwan and the wider Asian market.
Technical documentation ready
LM-80 / TM-26 lifetime data, IES photometric files, IEC 62471 photobiological safety reports and LM-79 test reports available on request — exactly what Asian technical buyers expect.
Quality that matches Taiwanese standards
We use Epistar / Samsung / LG chips and Mean Well drivers — the same components the best Taiwanese brands specify. Consistent quality, batch after batch.
Complete system, one supplier
Strip + profile + diffuser + driver + connector + sensor in one carton. No more chasing three factories to make one linear lighting system work.
OEM / ODM friendly
Custom PCB length, CCT, CRI, brand printing and custom packaging. Small MOQs for trial orders, factory-direct pricing for volume.
Recommended LED Products for the Asian Market
If you are attending TILS to build your product range, these are the systems Asian buyers ask for most. Click any product to view specs and request a quote:
Planning to source LED lighting after TILS Taipei?
Send us your project list, target quantities and required certifications. We will reply within 24 hours with factory-direct pricing.
FAQs
When and where is TILS Taipei held?
TILS Taipei takes place at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, usually once a year. Exact dates can change — check the official TILS Taipei website for the current edition before you plan your trip.
Is TILS Taipei open to the public?
No. TILS Taipei is a professional B2B trade show open only to LED industry visitors. Consumers and visitors under 18 are not admitted, and there is no retail sales activity on the floor.
Why is Taiwan important for the LED lighting industry?
Taiwan is a global leader in LED epitaxy, packaging and chip technology. TILS is the best place to benchmark the latest LED technology and to source from the complete Asian supply chain — Taiwan, mainland China, South Korea, Japan and Southeast Asia.
Can I buy samples and ship them back from the show?
Some booths sell small samples, but most international brands only quote project orders. For real pricing and samples, contact the factory directly after the show. Lightstec ships free samples to Asian buyers for qualified projects — just get in touch.
Do Chinese LED suppliers meet Asian technical requirements?
Reputable factories do. Always ask for LM-80 / TM-26 lifetime data, IES photometric files and IEC 62471 reports. Lightstec uses Epistar / Samsung / LG chips and Mean Well drivers — the same components the best Taiwanese brands specify.