Over 93 per cent of the exhibition space already booked – Participation of top brands confirms interzum’s relevance as the global industry gathering

The world’s leading trade fair for furniture production and interior design is seeing strong international demand a few months before the event opens. With over 93 per cent of the exhibition space already booked and confirmed participations by numerous major industry players and returning exhibitors, interzum 2025 is once again set to be a must-attend gathering focused on innovations and trends. The trade fair, which will take place in Cologne from 20 to 23 May 2025, is a strong anchor for the industry, particularly in times of economic change. The showcases of new products, solutions and ideas at the event equip the sector to jointly find answers to future challenges.

Across the globe, suppliers to the furniture industry are facing different economic and social challenges in the individual regions and countries in which they operate. Uncertain forecasts and the mounting pressure to improve sustainability are making long-term planning difficult. Against the backdrop of this dynamic outlook, interzum will once again serve as the world’s most important business and networking platform for the sector. Companies see the leading international trade fair as a unique opportunity to develop solutions and innovations to tackle the challenges that will define the coming years.

“We’re delighted with the consistently strong demand for interzum,” says Maik Fischer, the event’s director. “The return of renowned exhibitors, the presence of numerous market-leading companies and the participation of many small and medium-sized businesses show how relevant the world’s leading trade fair is to the industry, especially in economically challenging times.”

Focus on sustainability and innovation

Under the banner of its new central theme, Rethinking Resources: Circular and Biobased Solutions, interzum will send a strong signal in support of sustainable furniture production next year. The exhibition will present the industry-relevant theme in all its facets and create a wide variety of hands-on experiences for participants, ranging from a diverse event programme to showcases of the exhibitors’ biocircular innovations.

The speakers on the interzum Trend Stage and the interzum Product Stage and in the three interzum Trend Forums will present and discuss innovative ideas, studies and market-ready solutions. Many companies use interzum to reveal their new product launches and technologies to a global audience for the first time. The Rethinking Resources Boulevard will give exhibitors the opportunity to showcase their products and visionary concepts that harness biobased materials and the potential of the circular economy. The interzum award 2025, presented by a jury of international experts, will once again honour outstanding products developed by suppliers to the furniture industry.

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