CIFM / interzum guangzhou 2026 will take place from 28 to 31 March at Canton Fair Complex in Guangzhou, China, opening visitor registration for the furniture industry’s pivotal event. The exhibition spans nearly 180,000 square meters and brings together over 1,600 global leading enterprises, establishing itself as a premier platform for intelligent production, sustainable materials, high-end customization, and core manufacturing solutions. Centered around the “Smart Revolution” theme, the event addresses the industry’s transformation driven by evolving consumer demands and technological innovations.
International participation strengthens exhibition authority
Building on Koelnmesse’s global network, the 2026 edition strengthens its position with benchmark brands from nearly 30 countries and regions. The German Pavilion, Turkish Pavilion, and Taiwan Woodworking Machinery Association Pavilion will return, presenting cutting-edge technologies and products. The exhibition has garnered participation from numerous leading international enterprises including BIESSE, CEFLA, Freud, HOMAG, Leitz, LEUCO, Paolino Bacci, PYTHA Lab, WEINIG, and Wemhöner, among others.
Demonstrating industry-wide support, interzum guangzhou 2026 has been officially recommended by the European Federation of Woodworking Machinery Manufacturers (EUMABOIS) and selected as its exclusive woodworking machinery event partner in China.
Focused exhibition layout addresses production needs
The International Machinery Zones in Area B will spotlight intelligent manufacturing, showcasing automation, digitalization, and flexible production for woodworking and upholstered furniture. The International Halls in Area C serve as an innovation hub for interior materials, hardware and components, textiles and upholstery accessories, offering eco-friendly, high-performance products and international solutions for future design.
Industry forums and events drive knowledge exchange
Anchored in the “Smart Revolution” theme, the exhibition presents a lineup of premium events. The “Vitality of Sustainable Innovation to Life (VSIL) Forum” will focus on “Emotional Smart Manufacturing – Where Emotion Meets Intelligence,” bringing together suppliers, designers, and brands to explore the journey from design inspiration to supply chain implementation and brand commercialization.
The “Boundless Innovation Forum” will address technical bottlenecks in high-end customization, featuring a dedicated session: “Wood Vision – 2026 Wood Veneer Finishing Technology Innovation.” Focusing on material, craftsmanship, and technology, it will foster a Sino-European exchange for high-end woodworking, delivering in-depth analysis of end-to-end solutions for veneer texture treatment, precise coating, and effect customization.
Supporting activities include the interzum guangzhou Award, which continues driving innovative product commercialization, and business matching services designed to bridge supply and demand through precise matching to accelerate business conversion.
