This partnership will deliver impactful thought leadership through curated content focused on critical themes such as sustainability, smart infrastructure, decarbonisation, digital building technologies, and future business models that are driving transformational growth.

The shift towards climate-neutral buildings, intelligent energy management, and smart living is transforming sectors from construction to home automation. Fuelled by innovation and sustainability, the smart building sector is advancing rapidly. AI, IoT, and analytics are enabling integrated, energy-efficient systems, while predictive maintenance boosts performance and cybersecurity ensures resilience. Emerging technologies and cross-industry collaboration are redefining the built environment – making buildings smarter, greener, and more connected.

Frost & Sullivan estimates the global smart building sector will exceed $50 billion by 2030.

Empowering businesses

Kamal Shah, Associate Partner & Head of DACH Region at Frost & Sullivan, said: “Sustainable, connected infrastructure is no longer optional – it’s the new baseline. Through this partnership, we aim to empower businesses to understand the macro forces reshaping their industries and to make smarter, faster decisions.”

“By combining Frost & Sullivan’s global analytics expertise with the reach of ISH in the fields of water, heating and air, and Light + Building’s focus on lighting, building services technologies and connected security, we are creating a knowledge-sharing platform that will elevate the conversation and catalyse future growth,” he added.

Johannes Möller, Group Show Director – Building Technologies Shows at Messe Frankfurt, commented: “We are very much looking forward to working with Frost & Sullivan and drawing on their extensive industry expertise, particularly on key topics shaping the built environment, for both ISH and Light + Building. Their insights into emerging trends, political frameworks, and innovation drivers will provide our exhibitors and visitors with valuable strategic orientation. This input will play a pivotal role in shaping the future direction of both leading international trade fairs – and the insights gained will also be available year-round on Building. Technology. Solutions. – the information platform of Messe Frankfurt for intelligent building technology.”

As a Global Knowledge Partner, Frost & Sullivan intends to actively contribute to the knowledge enrichment at Messe Frankfurt’s building technologies shows through custom insights, market intelligence and strategic foresight to members of the Messe Frankfurt community to navigate evolving market dynamics.