Innovative Theatre and Stage Technology Showcased at Prolight + Sound Event
In 2025, Prolight + Sound will commemorate its 30th anniversary by shining a new light on theatre and stage technology. The event, renowned for its comprehensive offerings in this sector, attracts international decision-makers, planners, and technicians every year. A survey conducted in 2024 revealed that almost half of the attendees were particularly interested in theatre and stage technology.
The upcoming event will introduce a revised concept, focusing on four central pillars: Exhibition, Education, Knowledge Transfer, and Networking. This will transform Prolight + Sound not only into a platform for innovative product presentations but also a venue for dialogue among generations, industry experts, and trade visitors.
Highlights of the new concept include the Theatre Stage, a platform for presentations and discussions offering direct interaction with the trade audience. There will also be the Theatre Talk, an interactive format permitting exhibitors to engage in focused discussions with trade visitors. Guided Tours will provide a structured and concise overview of the latest innovations, focusing on the technical and planning aspects of the industry.
Moreover, the Theatre Café will offer a relaxed space for informal discussions and networking. Free guided tours and evening events in exclusive Frankfurt locations, such as the "30 Years of PLS" birthday party on 9 April 2025, will further facilitate networking opportunities.
For 2025, the event will concentrate on three central themes: MultiTech, FutureScapes, and ProGreen. These themes encompass flexible and smart multifunctional technologies, the use of immersive technologies and artificial intelligence in modern stage productions, and new approaches for more energy efficiency and environmental awareness in the event industry, respectively.
Prolight + Sound also addresses the challenge of the skills shortage in the event industry by introducing the Future Hub in Hall 11.0. This platform offers educational institutions, companies, and start-ups an opportunity to present their programs. Highlights include the Career Centre, providing direct contact with companies with vacancies, and Future Talents Day, a special day dedicated to young talent discovering career paths in the industry.
Prolight + Sound 2025 invites exhibitors and attendees to register and capitalize on the various opportunities to present their innovations. Further information regarding registration and the new formats can be found at www.prolight-sound.com.
While specific new concepts or formats for theatre/stage technology were not detailed in the available sources, notable trends and overall show innovations can be summarized. These include cutting-edge lighting solutions, integrated shows and demonstrations, audio innovations, conferences and educational sessions, live events and community nights, and interactive zones, illustrating the event's focus on integrating the latest technologies in lighting, audio, and control while providing robust opportunities for learning and networking.
- The Theatre Stage, as part of the transformed Prolight + Sound in 2025, will serve as a platform for presentations and discussions, offering direct engagement with the trade audience on theatre and stage technology.
- Prolight + Sound 2025, with its new concepts and formats, will be integrating the latest technologies in lighting, audio, and control, as demonstrated through cutting-edge lighting solutions, integrated shows, audio innovations, and interactive zones, while also fostering learning and networking opportunities.
