Seeking impressive lighting projects using DALI technology
The submission period for the DALI Lighting Awards 2027 has begun. Designers, manufacturers, operators and research teams who work with DALI-based control systems and wish to raise the international profile of their projects are invited to apply. The Call for Projects is global in scope and open to anyone working with DALI-2, D4i or DALI+. Through the Lighting Awards, the DALI Alliance recognises outstanding applications that impress through intelligent lighting control, high design quality and their innovative use of the open DALI standard for digital lighting control.
The DALI Lighting Awards 2027 cover a broad spectrum – from residential and workplace environments through to industry, entertainment and outdoor spaces, right up to smart city infrastructure. There are 14 different application categories. Projects must have been completed between January 2024 and January 2026.
Application Categories
Residential • Commercial Interior: Workplace and Office • Commercial Interior: Public and Hospitality Spaces • Commercial Exterior • Industrial • Entertainment, Events and Public Venues • Smart Cities and Infrastructure
Innovation Categories
Best Use of D4i • Best Emergency Lighting Integration • Best Human-Centric Design • Best Integration into Other Systems • Innovation in Lighting • Sustainability & Energy Efficiency • Best Use of DALI+ or DALI Gateways
Projects can now be submitted via the DALI Alliance website. The winning projects will be announced in February 2027 and will serve as best-practice examples for the industry in the field of forward-looking lighting control.