CONNECT·CREATE — How the 57th Edition Redefines the Future of Furniture, Design and Manufacturing
CIFF Guangzhou 2026 is set to return from March 18 to 21 and March 28 to 31, 2026, offering a new strategic perspective on the global furniture supply chain. Under the theme “CONNECT·CREATE”, the 57th edition reinforces the event’s role as an international hub where brands, designers, manufacturers and buyers come together to share business models, strengthen relationships and accelerate innovation.
The fair will present an integrated overview of the trends shaping future markets through three major exhibitions: Home Furniture, Office & Commercial Space, and CIFM/interzum guangzhou. A comprehensive ecosystem where production, design, culture and commerce converge to envision new residential, workplace and industrial scenarios.
Home Furniture: Design Leadership and Global Opportunities
The Home Furniture section once again confirms CIFF Guangzhou 2026 as one of the most important international platforms dedicated to contemporary design and global sourcing.
CIFF · Contemporary Design Fair
Covering 40,000 sqm in Area A, the Contemporary Design Fair hosts over 60 design brands, more than 20 design studios, and 40 international exhibitors, with new participants including Camerich, Neodko, Pablo, Dickson and Yeswood. It reflects the dynamic and constantly evolving design culture in China.
SOFA PLUS and Smart Sleep
Spanning 130,000 sqm and featuring more than 400 brands across Areas A and B, this exhibition presents solutions for every lifestyle, including the advanced SOFA PLUS concept. Hall 3.2 hosts global leaders such as HTL, AICO, Ashley, Chateau d’Ax and Egoitaliano, while Hall 5.2 is entirely dedicated to the Smart Sleep ecosystem, showcasing smart mattresses, intelligent beds, sleep monitoring systems and multifunctional sofas.
Dining & Living
The International Pavilion offers 30,000 sqm and features 90 carefully selected international brands. The Dining & Living sector covers 120,000 sqm with more than 800 companies from 150 Chinese industrial districts, presenting solutions for living, dining and cross-border commerce.
Homedecor & Hometextiles: Aesthetics, Culture and New Living Concepts
With 60,000 sqm and nearly 700 brands, the Homedecor & Hometextiles area in Area D offers a rich overview of materials, aesthetics and new interpretations of contemporary living.
The exhibition includes dedicated sections for Healthy & Senior Living and the emerging Pet Home & Supplies segment. The East Design Show enriches the area by connecting cultural creativity, brand incubation and market strategies, accelerating the evolution of textile design and soft furnishings.
Outdoor Furniture: A Comprehensive Vision of Open-Air Living
The Outdoor Furniture, Sunshade & Leisure sector occupies 50,000 sqm across Halls 9.0–10.0, bringing together around 400 brands. The exhibition offers a complete overview of the latest outdoor living trends, featuring innovative materials, advanced craftsmanship and leisure solutions.
Office & Commercial Space: Sustainable and Intelligent Environments
Covering more than 240,000 sqm, the Office & Commercial Space exhibition presents an advanced vision of offices, public environments and commercial spaces.
- Area A: the entire office furniture supply chain
- Area D: the world’s largest global platform dedicated to office seating, with a focus on ergonomics and innovative materials
- Area B: a showcase dedicated to public and commercial spaces, including solutions for education, hospitality, transportation and multifunctional environments
CIFM / interzum guangzhou: Technologies and Materials for the Industry of the Future
With 170,000 sqm, CIFM/interzum guangzhou represents the industrial powerhouse of CIFF Guangzhou 2026.
- Area B: machinery for intelligent and flexible manufacturing
- Area C: advanced materials for CMF innovation and sustainability
- Area B (hardware): technologies for domestic integration and contract spaces
This area provides a comprehensive overview of the technologies that are transforming manufacturing processes and paving the way for the factory of the future.
CIFF Guangzhou 2026: A Must-Attend Event for the Furniture Industry
Held at the Canton Fair Complex, CIFF Guangzhou 2026 once again confirms itself as the most strategic international platform to meet global partners, explore new opportunities, anticipate trends and create value across the entire furniture supply chain.
