Furniture Industry Events

Thailand International Furniture Fair: TIFF 2020

The TIFF 2020 event is anticipated to be the most comprehensive furniture exposition ever staged in Thailand. This expectation is to encompass the various aspects of the event including the number of participating exhibitors; revolutionary furniture designs; and, the trade and business opportunities it will present to international visitors and exhibitors themselves.

Wholesale distributors of furniture from over 60 countries will come to Poznań to take part in the MEBLE POLSKA Furniture Fair, which will be held between 12 and 15 March in the exhibition halls of MTP Poznań Expo. This largest furniture contracting event in Eastern Europe attracts crowds of traders from around the world, and it is now the largest presentation of the offer of the second largest furniture manufacturer in Europe, which is Poland. Several years after changing the formula of the event into a strictly business one (in 2010), the MEBLE POLSKA Furniture Fair is in the group of the most important furniture industry meetings in Europe, and one of the most effective tools for the promotion of Polish furniture export.

One in three visitors comes from abroad

Among the representatives of the furniture industry worldwide, associations of Poznań are clear – it is synonymous with the fair where every year in March thousands of traders from several dozen countries contract the latest collections for the upcoming season. In our part of Europe, there is no other event that would bring together such a large group of furniture traders – says Józef Szyszka, MEBLE POLSKA Fair Director. Last year, the contracting event in Poznań was attended by almost 25,000 people, and the share of visitors from abroad reached 34 percent. – During the Meble Polska Furniture Fair, every third guest speaks in a foreign language, which is well heard in the exhibition halls – adds Józef Szyszka. This year, the event organizer, Grupa MTP, expects the presence of a similarly numerous group of foreign traders. Among the registered traders, there are the representatives of all major purchasing groups and furniture chain stores from 62 countries.

The largest presentation of Polish furniture in the world
Why is the interest in the Fair in Poznań so great? The MEBLE POLSKA Furniture Fair is the largest and the most comprehensive presentation of the offer of Polish furniture manufacturers in the world. The group of exhibitors includes all major Polish manufacturers of home furniture interested in exporting their products. Both traders looking for affordable furniture made of furniture board and those who sell furniture made of solid wood and other premium class furniture can find an interesting offer at the Fair. The exhibition is complemented by the extensive range of upholstered furniture and mattresses, in the production of which Poland is one of the world leaders. Part of the exhibition offered on an exclusive basis to key traders with the largest purchasing budgets is presented in closed spaces, the so-called secret rooms.

The news about the international success of the MEBLE POLSKA Furniture Fair is also disseminated abroad. Increasingly often, through their participation in the event, manufacturers form other countries, in particular Central and Eastern Europe, try to reach furniture buyers from around the world with their offer. This year, the exhibition will feature, in addition to Polish furniture, also products of companies from Belarus, Belgium, China, Croatia, Estonia, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Russia, Slovakia, Ukraine and Italy. Traditionally, Meble Polska is accompanied by the HOME DECOR Interior Design Fair, where you can take a look at the current trends in interior design. HOME DECOR exhibition focuses on decoration, lighting, textiles and kitchen and bathroom equipment. The icing on the cake is the event appreciated by architects and designers, DESIGN ARENA, which this time will be held under the slogan "TransFormations." The stars of this year's edition include: Massproductions – a Swedish and British duo fascinated by the aesthetic dimension of production process optimization; the  Geckeler Michels studio from Berlin, combining innovative, sophisticated minimalism with incredible attention to detail; and Alexander Taylor – an Englishman with whom Alexander McQueen placed orders for specific products. In total, the Fair exhibition will occupy 11 exhibition halls with the surface area of approx. 62,000 square metres.

Nearly 50 lectures, training courses and workshops
The exhibition will be accompanied by an extensive programme of events aimed at both professional visitors and exhibitors. During the Fair, on 13 March, Polish Development Fund organizes a press conference combined with the presentation of the "Brand Strategy of Polish Furniture Industry" and a summary of the project entitled "Furniture Industry Export Accelerator." The conference will be attended by the Minister for Enterprise and Technology, Jadwiga Emilewicz. The Fair programme also includes meetings of Polish exporters with German customers, organized by Santander Bank Polska SA and the Polish-German Chamber of Industry and Commerce. As part of the series of seminars of the Polish Chamber of Commerce of Furniture Manufacturers, it will be possible for example to find out what the rules of conduct for exporters in selected markets of the Middle East are, what the additional requirements of the European market for furniture products are, and how to calculate the production cost and breakeven in furniture production. On 13 March in the Fair Spire, a conference will be held, entitled "The economics of values: man – company – relations. Autonomy and cooperation as a tool for effective management in the furniture industry." The special guest of the event will be Professor Jerzy Hausner, who will deliver a lecture on the economy of values. The conference is organized on the occasion of the hundredth issue of the "BIZNES meble.pl" magazine. On Thursday, 14 March, a series of training courses for owners and managers of furniture stores will be held.

Free online ticket
Furniture industry representatives who register their participation online before the Fair, are entitled to a free ticket. The cost of registering a business invitation at the entrance to the Fair is PLN 10. Traditionally, furniture traders characterized by the greatest purchasing potential will have an opportunity to use a special service, as part of which, in addition to free access and car entry to the fairgrounds and catering, they may count on the assistance when organizing the arrival and accommodation, an invitation to a business evening and unlimited access to the "Meeting Point" zone providing comfortable working conditions and full discretion necessary when conducting business negotiations.

Friday with interior design
On Friday, 15 March, the exhibition will be also available to all who want to learn about
the latest trends in interior design. On that day, the price of entrance ticket for persons not associated with the furniture industry is PLN 25.

Visiting

MEBLE POLSKA 2019 exhibition is located in Halls 3, 3A, 4, 6, 7, 7A, 8, 8A and 10. The HOME DECOR Fair and ARENA DESIGN will be held in Halls 5 and 5A.
The exhibition will be open:

• on 12-14 March between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
• on 15 March between 10.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m.
  
  

Consistently ranked amongst the top 10 worldwide, the Malaysian International Furniture Fair (MIFF) welcomes every March, quality exhibitors and buyers from all over the world. MIFF creates exceptonal business and networking opportunities for hundreds of thousands of participants.

The Vietnam International Furniture & Home Accessories Fair – VIFA-EXPO 2017 is organized by HCMC Department of Industry and Trade, Handicraft and Wood Industry Association of HCMC (HAWA) and Alliance HAWA Corporation. Taking place from March 6 – 9, 2019 at the Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC) – 799 Nguyen Van Linh, Dist.7, HCMC, Vietnam.

VIFA-EXPO 2018 had an Exhibition area with 1,961 booths and 392 Exhibitors. There are 144 exhibitors registered booths from Singapore, Taiwan, USA, Australia, Canada, China, Denmark, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Korea, Malaysia, Luxembourg, New Zealand. Total visitors of VIFA-EXPO 2018 included 11,720 visitors with foreign visitors from 80 Countries and territitories.

The Northern Indiana Woodcrafters Association (NIWA) welcomes you to a world of Craftsmanship designed to be friendly and long lasting. These Heirloom pieces will be in your family for generations just as the tradition of building has been in the families of the NIWA. Over 80 furniture and specialty builders make up the Membership of this Association. It is our hope that we become the first choice of all Wholesalers from all over North America.  For more information visit www.indianawoodcrafters.com, call 574-358-0015 or email info@indianawoodcrafters.com

The International Window Coverings Expo (IWCE) is the only trade show in North America that exclusively serves the window covering industry. That makes it the best opportunity for interior design professionals with an interest in the latest in shading systems and drapery to get training and product information that is specifically tailored to them.
 
This year’s show will feature over 120 vendor booths, more than 20 workshops by well-known and experienced industry professionals, a hands-on demonstration area, a big-name keynote speaker and plenty of opportunities make new contacts and find fresh ideas.

Window coverings are integral to designing a beautiful, functional room. A room’s window coverings are a finishing touch that pulls together a cohesive space. In addition to their design aspect, window coverings provide light control to protect fine furnishings, privacy and energy efficiency.  They are a lucrative and perfect add on for interior designers and home furnishing retailers.
 
For these reasons and more, make sure you don’t miss this year’s IWCE! Show highlights are as follows:

• Television host and producer and home product designer Genevieve Gorder will give the keynote address on Saturday, March 9. A two-time Emmy nominee, Gorder has been featured in over 20 lifestyle shows around the world, including Netflix’s “Stay Here Now,” TLC’s “Trading Spaces” and HGTV’s “Dear Genevieve.”


• Immediately following Gorder’s presentation, Window Fashion VISION magazine will present the annual Design & Workroom Competition awards. A total of 17 awards will be given, including Designer of the Year and Workroom of the Year.


• Attendees can learn about hot topics such as motorization, influencer and digital marketing, trends in design and embellishments, and hiring and retention at a series of workshops presented throughout the event. Expert speakers include LuAnn Nigara, host of the design industry’s No. 1 podcast, “A Well-Designed Business;” Welton Hong and Roger Magalhaes, columnists for Window Fashion VISION, the premier trade magazine for the window coverings industry; and color expert JoAnne Lenart-Weary.


• Back by popular demand this year is the Construction Zone, a hands-on demonstration area where participants can learn new workroom techniques in a hands-on setting.


• The International Textile Alliance will feature members showcasing the latest in textile designs.


• The expo hall will be home to several talks and presentations, including the “100 Best Ideas” seminar on Sunday, March 10. Window coverings experts will share the best ideas, products, examples and educational tidbits they gathered during this year’s IWCE.

Get more details about IWCE at www.iwce-vision.com. People interested in press passes should contact Window Fashion VISION editor Sophia Bennett at sophia@wf-vision.com for more details.

Join wholesale furniture buyers from throughout the US and Canada to see the best in domestically manufactured furniture. With over 80 furniture builders from the region this show is fast becoming an essential stop for furniture retailers throughout the Midwest. This show is hosted in Holmes, County Ohio which boasts the nation’s largest concentration of hardwood furniture builders and retailers.This year, the market will be held at the new Harvest Ridge Event Center in Millersburg, OH.

City of Hope’s International Home Furnishings Industry presents the 28th Annual West Coast Golf & Tennis Tournament, Monday, June 10, 2019 at the Coto de Caza Golf and Racquet Club in Coto de Caza, CA

Monday, June 10, 2019. 8 a.m. Registration opens. 10 a.m. Golf. 12 p.m. Tennis. 3:30 p.m. Reception and silent auction. 5 p.m. Dinner 

To register online, visit https://www.cityofhope.org/ihfi-tournament

To register by phone, contact Yolanda Guerrero at 800-272-2310.

Renegade Furniture Group will host its fifth annual furniture industry networking event on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at the Marriott hotel in Melville, NY. This exclusive event will include informative seminars and insight into today’s social media world, with a focus on forecasting and planning for the future of the furniture industry. It will also provide an opportunity to network with top retail, manufacturing, transportation and media executives.  
 
The all-day event will include presentations from an all-star lineup for an in depth conversation about furniture industry forecasting and trends. Confirmed featured presenters are: Dereky Martin of D&A Designs, Tomer Tagrin of YOTPO, Seth Weisblatt of Sam’s Furniture, Jerry Epperson of Mann, Armistead & Epperson, Ltd, and Kerry Lebensberger of Ashley Furniture. Networking opportunities will be available throughout the day.
 
“This event brings the most forward thinking members of our industry together for the day,” says Bruce Krinsky, CEO of Renegade Furniture. “Our audience will once again get a chance to learn, discuss, and enjoy at this one of a kind event.”
 
The full day affair includes a catered lunch and dinner, round table networking, and an awards presentation honoring “Decades of Excellence” awards to:

Judi Lebensburger of Ashley Furniture
Jerry Epperson of Mann, Armistead & Epperson
and Jena Hall of Jena Hall Designs
 
For more details and to RSVP, visit www.FurnitureConf.com

 
About Renegade Furniture: One of America’s fastest growing private companies, the Renegade Furniture Group is a leader in internet retail in the home furnishing market. With a wide selection of products, they are committed to offering customers true convenience along with the best value for their money. For more information, visit http://www.renegadefurniture.com/.

The ONLY Expo where Manufacturers and Importers can find the newest supplies, machinery, technology, fabrics, and more for the manufacturing of home furnishings.

Home Furnishings Manufacturing Solutions Expo is a trade show that brings together suppliers offering the latest products, services, equipment and innovative machinery, warehousing, technology, financial and logistics services, for the home furnishings manufacturing industry. The event also offers a two-day educational program developed by top leaders in the industry discussing regulatory environmental policy, the latest innovation, and more.

Informa Australia are the organizers of Australian International Furniture Fair.

Informa Australia is the nation’s leading event organizers. Our events comprise of large scale exhibitions, industry conferences and highly specialized corporate training. We are based in Sydney’s CBD and employ around fifty staff. We are part of the global Informa Group PLC, listed on the London Stock Exchange (INF).

Our portfolio comprises of events that are conceived within Informa and focus on industry needs that we have identified or through partnerships with industry associations and media titles.

The third combined conference of ART + IDS is being held in Palm Springs CA on May 2-5, 2019.  This collaboration encourages interior designers, manufacturers, importers, retailers, product designers and other industry professionals to connect outside of trade shows for better business relationships.

Carson Kressley, co-host of Bravo network’s “Get a Room with Carson and Thom” will kick off the this year’s program which features unique interactive sessions, education tracks focused on each organization’s primary interests and ample networking time for the two organizations.  This year’s joint community service project will benefit Habitat for Humanity of Coachella Valley.

Registration for ART and IDS members is $475. Non-members and industry suppliers are encouraged to attend for a price of $650. Registration includes:

• Educational program- speakers, workshops and roundtables
• Networking opportunities
• Opening lunch and evening Welcome Party
• Tuesday breakfast, lunch, community project and cocktails
• Wednesday breakfast, cocktails, and ART Dinner or IDS National Awards Dinner

For information on the conference program and to register, visit www.art-ids-conference.org

The Interior Design Society (IDS) announces that their 2020 Conference will take place in Chicago, IL from August 6-9.

The program will include robust educational sessions as well as city-wide experiences and tours that will provide attendees with a glimpse of the city known for its architecture. The full programming and speaker lineup will be released in February 2020.

The winners of the 2020 IDS Designer of the Year awards program will also be recognized and celebrated during the conference on Friday, August 7th at the historic Blackstone Hotel.

“Chicago has so much to offer our members.” said Jenny Cano, IDS Executive Director. “We’re looking forward to providing attendees with a diverse and engaging experience that will inspire them in their professional and personal lives.

Registration along with accommodations at the Westin Chicago River North will be available in March 2020.

Conference sponsorships are open for reservations now. Click here to view opportunities.

For more information on IDS membership and other IDS programming, visit www.interiordesignsociety.org or call 336-884-4437.

About the Interior Design Society: The Interior Design Society (IDS) is an association of professional interior design entrepreneurs focused on helping our members grow their businesses, develop their talents, inspire each other and impact their communities. One of the country's largest design organizations dedicated to serving the residential interior design industry, IDS embraces four core values including education, advocacy, relationships, and design. The IDS National headquarters is located in High Point, N.C.

• Located in the upholstery capital of the world
• One of the strongest order-writing markets in the country.
• 1.6 million square feet of space
• Around 600 exhibitors from all over the world
• Average of 30,000 retail furniture buyers attend the market
• Buyer attendance from all 50 states and many foreign countries
• Market Promotions Program to assist with recruitment of buyers
• Complimentary parking adjacent to the facilities
• Complimentary shuttle service
• Complimentary buyer appreciation breakfast
• Complimentary wheelchair and scooter rentals available during market for retailers.
• Single story shopping convenience
• Bi-annual furniture market every February & August
• Show days are Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
• National Buyer Award presentation Thursday night of market
• Manufacturer’s Representative Award presentation on Friday night of market

Warsaw Home – International Interior Design Trade Fair which is organized by independent organizer – Warsaw Home Expo Sp. z o.o.. During the event manufacturers and distributors representing furniture, decorating, components and accessories have an opportunity to present their goods and ideas. Warsaw Home is the event of a mixed concept, a business oriented platform for international transactions as well as the site, where passionate of a good style in interior design can meet. Warsaw Home is the site where architects approach designers, businessmen, boutique owners and end users .

Warsaw Home consists of 5 below listed topic sectors:

1. Selected Design
2. Furniture
3. Deco – decorations, textiles, lighting
4. Kitchen & Dining – furniture and accessories for kitchen, household appliances
5. Interior Finish – floors, wall coverings (ceramic tiles, panels, structural concrete, walls of green), doors, fireplaces, bathroom fittings.

The fourth run of the Warsaw Home and accompanying events will be held between Sept 30 – October 3 2020.

IHGF is amongst Asia's largest gifts & handicrafts fair, held biannually (Spring & Autumn edition) and is organized by Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH).

The five power packed days with over 2,900 exhibitors, spread over 1,97,000 sq. Metres area, brings you an entire range of Home, Lifestyle & fashion, with traditional artistic finish in perfect harmony with modern designs & contemporary colours. IHGF Delhi Fair Autumn 2018 is a distinctive business platform for importers, wholesalers, distributors, retailers, fashion designers, potential franchises, mail order companies and a few more to source an unparalleled variety of handicrafts, gifts & lifestyle products, from a cross section of handmade manufacturers from India.

idd shanghai is the perfect platform for design “made in germany” with a high-quality program of talks

The exclusive event in Shanghai will focus on presenting German furniture manufacturers from the premium and luxury segment, along with Austrian and Swiss premium brands, to a design-savvy audience of Chinese designers, architects, project developers and discerning end consumers. In addition to visitors from the Shanghai area, the event will attract an audience from across the country thanks to a roadshow that Focus Media Co., Ltd. is staging in ten major Chinese cities. The manufacturers who have previously appeared at the event include names such as DEDON, DRAENERT, Jan Kath, Kettnaker, Rolf Benz, Schönbuch and Thonet.

As in the previous year, the exhibition covering the full spectrum of interior design will be accompanied by a high-quality programme of talks, organised by idd shanghai in partnership with Focus Media Co., Ltd. The line-up will feature renowned designers from both China and Germany.

Further information on interior design days shanghai can be found at: www.idd-shanghai.com.