On Thursday, September 11th, Salex once again welcomed the design and lighting community to our annual tradeshow and celebration, Light Up Your Life. Hosted at the beautiful Palais Royale, this year’s event brought together over 450 guests for an evening of inspiration, connection, and celebration.

An Evening to Remember

Guests enjoyed a lively evening filled with food, drinks, and entertainment. From the electric energy of DJ Mr Akil D to the stunning live performance by violinist G Pinto, the night was filled with unforgettable moments. Walk-around cannolis and a custom Forbes photobooth added an extra layer of fun, creating memorable experiences for everyone who attended.

Lighting Innovation on Display

We were proud to showcase 20 of our top lighting vendors, who transformed the venue with stunning displays of cutting-edge lighting solutions.

Indoor Lighting Exhibitors:
Aaline, Axis, Lumenwerx, Onlight, Leviton, Legrand, OCL, Zaneen Interior, Lightheaded, Lumacell, Folio

Outdoor Lighting Exhibitors:
Structura, WE-EF, Above All Lighting, Performance In Lighting, Zaneen Exterior, Genlyte, Luminii, Elite, Meteor

Celebrating Our Community

This year’s grand prize winner was Claire Martin from FORREC, who won a one-night stay at the Elora Mill with breakfast and a spa voucher.

We also held a raffle with exciting prizes generously donated by our vendor partners:

• Mario Watson from R.V. Anderson Associates – Winner of a 70" TV donated by Elite Lighting

• Young Ngo from Hammerschlag & Joffe – Winner of a Whiz Lamp donated by Meteor Lighting

Thank You

We are grateful to our vendor partners, clients, and friends who joined us and helped make Light Up Your Life 2025 another unforgettable success. Nights like this remind us of the strength and creativity within our community, and we cannot wait to see you again next year.