Successfully Concluded in March, a Smart Journey in Furniture Manufacturing
From 28 to 31 March 2026, CIFM / interzum guangzhou concluded successfully at the Canton Fair Complex in Guangzhou, China. Spanning over 170,000 sqm, the exhibition gathered 1,750 renowned exhibitors from 29 countries and regions. Staged concurrently with China International Furniture Fair (Guangzhou) Phase II (Office and Commercial Space), the event attracted around 220,000 professional visitors. Once again, this year, the fair earned wide recognition and high satisfaction among participants, and over 80% of 2026 exhibitors are keen to return for the 2027 edition. As a flagship annual trade event for the furniture production sector in Asia, the fair has further elevated its professionalism and global influence. The 2026 edition achieved a record-high number of exhibitors, with prominent participation of international pavilions and industry associations, including a privately organised German Pavilion, Turkish Pavilion, American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC), American Softwoods, Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS), Quebec Wood Export Bureau, Malaysian Timber Council and Taiwan Woodworking Machinery Association (TWMA). Featuring world-class technologies and innovative solutions, CIFM / interzum guangzhou welcomed professional buyers from 185 countries and regions. Participants covered furniture manufacturing, custom home furnishings, interior design, building materials, decoration and cross-border trade, effectively expanding industrial boundaries and market reach.
A lineup of high-end concurrent forums, including the VSIL Forum and Boundless Innovation Forum, was staged alongside the exhibition. Focusing on smart manufacturing, green sustainability, material innovation and global layout, these sessions gathered design experts, scholars, business leaders and technical professionals to share in-depth insights and practical solutions for industrial transformation and upgrading.
The fair also strengthened ties with international associations, securing support from the European Federation of Woodworking Machinery Manufacturers (EUMABOIS), the Malaysian Furniture Council (MFC), the Association of Furniture Manufacturers & Traders of India (AFMT), and the Indonesian Furniture Industry and Handicraft Association (ASMINDO). To meet global sourcing demands, it optimised one-on-one business matching services, delivering 226 exclusive onsite meetings, streamlining supplier-buyer communication and boosting trade efficiency.
CIFM / interzum guangzhou 2026 has successfully concluded, as the industry forges ahead on its path of innovation and smart advancement. Scheduled to take place again at the Canton Fair Complex from 28 to 31 March 2027, the upcoming edition will further expand high-quality international exhibitor resources and enhance targeted business matching services.
Boasting a global vision, the fair will keep focusing on cutting-edge manufacturing technologies, intelligent production solutions and green eco-friendly materials, continuing to serve as a core platform for resource integration, technical exchange and business cooperation across the Asia-Pacific furniture manufacturing industry.
Space applications for the 2027 edition are now open. For more information, please visit the official website: www.interzum-guangzhou.com
