The Prolight + Sound 2024 has once again solidified its position as a beacon in the event and entertainment technology industry. From March 19 to 22, the Frankfurt am Main fairgrounds transformed into a vibrant hub of creativity, innovation, and education. Attracting 25,000 visitors from over 100 countries and hosting more than 500 exhibitors, the fair provided a comprehensive insight into the industry’s future.
Four Days Full of Innovation and Inspiration
The fair stood out for its diverse offerings, ranging from impressive outdoor stages, live shows, and DJ sets to captivating panel discussions, keynotes, and presentations. The variety of themes included the latest trends and products from the fields of Light, Audio, Stage, Media, and Events, attracting international event professionals and young talents alike through an expanded education program.
A Meeting Point for Industry Leaders and the Next Generation
Prolight + Sound served not only as a platform for technical innovations and knowledge transfer but also as a meeting place for the international event community. Particularly noteworthy was the high proportion of executives among the trade visitors, underscoring the fair’s significance as a crucial meeting point for today’s and tomorrow’s decision-makers.
Education and Knowledge Transfer in Focus
The “Prolight + Sound College” offered an extensive educational program with its bilingual seminars and workshops. Topics such as personnel development and sustainable event design were at the forefront, complemented by expert talks on future-oriented technologies like AI applications and immersive systems. These educational initiatives underscore the fair’s commitment to fostering knowledge development and training the next generation of event professionals.
Technological Highlights and Sustainable Innovations
A key element of the fair were the product presentations, providing insights into current and future technological trends in the industry. From IP-based networking to immersive and interactive technologies, the exhibitors showcased the industry’s diversity and dynamism. The importance of sustainability was emphasized through the presentation of eco-friendly solutions and the focus on energy efficiency and recyclability.
The ProAudio
World Expands
The ProAudio segment of the fair underwent significant enhancement. With the expanded Performance + Production Hub and new attractions like the Immersive Audio Dome and the Audio Bar, the offerings were significantly extended, receiving enthusiastic reception from the visitors.
Awards and Community Nights
The PLS Community Nights and the presentation of significant industry awards such as the “Opus – German Stage Award” and the “Sinus – Systems Integration Award” showcased the vibrant community and creative energy of the industry.
Awarding the Las Vegas Sphere with the Sinus Award 2024
The Las Vegas Sphere was recognized with the Sinus Award 2024 for its revolutionary integration of innovative technologies. As the world’s largest spherical construction, the Sphere offers breathtaking visual and acoustic experiences based on an impressive 54,000 m² programmable outer shell with 1.2 million LED pucks and an internal LED screen of unprecedented resolution. The specially developed Sphere Immersive Sound System sets new standards in audio quality, enabling a personalized sound experience for up to 20,000 listeners. The Sinus Award ceremony thus not only honors technical innovation but also the creation of a top-class multisensory experience.
The Opus Award: “FALLING | IN LOVE” is honored
Alongside the Sinus Award, the fair also celebrated creative excellence with the presentation of the Opus Award. This year’s winner of the Opus Award was the project “FALLING | IN LOVE”. The Opus Award recognizes exceptional achievements in live entertainment technology, highlighting the industry’s innovation power and creative dynamism.
Community Nights as a Networking Platform
The PLS Community Nights offered an excellent opportunity for industry professionals to network in an informal setting and wind down after the fair days. Venues like “Friedas Bar & Kitchen” in the Omniturm, the “NEUE KAISER,” and “Champions Frankfurt” served as meeting points for passionate discussions and exchanges about the latest trends and technologies.
Looking Forward
With exceptionally high visitor satisfaction and anticipation for Prolight + Sound 2025, which will mark the fair’s 30th anniversary, the industry looks optimistically towards the future. Prolight + Sound reaffirms its role as a global platform for innovation, education, and networking in the event and entertainment technology industry.
Prolight + Sound 2024 by the Numbers

Prolight + Sound 2024 in Numbers
Exhibitors and Brands: | 502 |
Exhibiting Nations: | 34 |
International Exhibitor Share: | over 50% |
Increase in Exhibitors/Brands vs. 2023: | over 10% |
Visitors: | 24,756 (2023: 27,556) |
Top-10 Exhibiting Nations (excl. Germany): | China, Netherlands, Italy, Czech Republic, France, United Kingdom, Belgium, Austria, Switzerland, Slovakia |
Top-10 Visitor Nations (excl. Germany): | Netherlands, United Kingdom, France, Switzerland, China, Italy, Belgium, Austria, Czech Republic, Poland |