• Over 230 exhibitors from 24 countries
• 25+ talks and 40+ speakers at the Trend Stage
• 15+ keynote speakers at Surface in Motion Italia
On 4 and 5 June, companies, designers, industrial partners, and representatives of the main production districts will gather in Bergamo to discuss the transformations currently shaping the design supply chain and sourcing networks. The result is an evolving landscape: production, logistics, and collaborative dynamics are undergoing a phase of rethinking that involves the entire Italian design ecosystem, with a growing focus on more integrated, resilient, and innovative models.
interzum forum italy captures and reflects this evolution, which is taking place at a particularly significant moment, immediately following the results of the Salone del Mobile. It provides the ideal context to bring the conversation back to its natural setting: companies, designers, suppliers, and technology partners can engage in concrete discussions about ongoing transformations and future sector strategies.
The focus returns to design and furniture, starting from the very core of projects: materials, technologies, production processes, economic impact, and the latest trends. Among the companies that have chosen to take part in the second edition to showcase their innovations are Albrecht Baeumer, Asa Plastici, Brighi Tecnologie, Boyteks, Bock, Cofemo, Gruppo Bonomi Pattini, Gruppo Grassi, Kesseboehmer Italia, Linak Italia, Motion Italia, Simalfa, Stellini Textile, Ternoscorrevoli and Top Linea. Designed to be both efficient and highly focused over just two days, the event brings together leading companies from the Function & Components, Materials & Nature, and Textile & Machinery sectors. It is complemented by a rich program of talks curated by national and international experts, who will energize the conference area with in-depth insights, case studies, and engaging discussions.
The congress topics cover the full spectrum of subcontracting and are designed to engage a broad, cross-sector audience. Visitors include companies and professionals from the furniture and design industries, manufacturers of materials and technologies, general contractors, design firms and studios, as well as interior designers. Particular attention is given to project areas that are increasingly interconnected with the world of furniture, ranging from contract to recreational vehicles, and from yachting to transportation design.
Thomas Rosolia, Managing Director of Koelnmesse Italia, expressed satisfaction with the proactive response from companies: “The programme and speaker selection are the result of collaborative efforts with companies and their representatives across the supply chain. The topics we will address have been strategically developed to provide concrete support to those within companies who are responsible for defining a medium-term vision. The two-day format is designed to bring together tools, analyses, and perspectives that support both operational and strategic decision-making across the sector.”
Following the opening ceremony, there will be the conference chaired by Edi Snaidero, President of the European Furniture Industries Confederation (EFIC); Volker Irle, Managing Director of the Association of the Modern Kitchen (AMK); Federica Dallanoce, President of the Italian Association for Purchasing and Supply Management (ADACI); Alessandra Tracogna, Partner and Senior Expert at CSIL and Jörg Buck, Managing Director of the Italo-German Chamber of Commerce .
The event will open with the interzum forum italy award 2026 ceremony, the only recognition dedicated to the technical aspects of the supply chain, highlighting the most relevant and sustainable innovations presented by participating companies. The submissions are currently being evaluated by an international jury and the winners will be announced on 4 June during the opening ceremony, held on the Trend Stage.
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Complementing the exhibition areas, interzum forum italy will feature special event spaces developed in collaboration with design companies, where installations will showcase the final application of products. Visitors will be able to experience firsthand how materials, components, and technologies are transformed into real furnishing solutions, drawing inspiration from innovative installations and settings curated by leading players in the sector.
interzum forum italy benefits from an extensive network of collaborations with knowledge partners who contribute to the development of sessions focused on specific topics. Key partners include AIPI (Italian Association of Professional Interior Designers), AIPEF (Italian Flexible Polyurethane Foam Association), EBIA (European Bedding Industries Association), NBF (UK National Bed Federation), EFIC (European Furniture Industries Confederation), CSIL, CATAS, the AHK Study Center (ItalianGerman Chamber of Commerce), the Digital Innovation Observatories of the School of Management Politecnico di Milano, and POLI.design.
Koelnmesse – Global Inspiration for Living, Contract and Public Spaces
Koelnmesse is the world’s top trade fair organiser for the areas of Living, Contract and Public Spaces. Leading international trade fairs such as ORGATEC, interzum, FSB, aquanale and spoga+gafa come together at the Cologne trade fair location to form renowned and established industry meeting points. This strong portfolio is further enhanced by imm cologne and idd cologne, both of which are also held in Cologne. These fairs comprehensively represent the interior and design segment, the furniture and interior construction industries’ supplying sections, the kitchen world, all topics for the modern working world, garden lifestyle as well as modern work environments, public spaces, sports and leisure facilities, along with saunas, pools and wellness centres.
Beyond that, Koelnmesse is strategically expanding its portfolio in international growth markets. The imm brand family includes imm india and IFFINA+ powered by imm cologne in Indonesia. The ORGATEC brand has established a global footprint with ORGATEC Tokyo, ORGATEC India, and ORGATEC WORKSPACE Saudi Arabia. The international presence of the interzum brand extends to interzum guangzhou, interzum bogota, interzum jakarta, and interzum forum italy. The FSB brand is also internationally active, with the FSB Sports Show Riyadh and the FSB Forum Italy in Bergamo. Furthermore, the portfolio features La Feria De Diseño Medellín powered by idd cologne in Colombia.
Upcoming events:
- interzum bogota, Bogotà, Colombia, 12.-15.05.2026
- interzum jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia, 24.–27.09.2026
- ORGATEC, Cologne, Germany 27.-30.10.2026
Learn more about the event : at the official website
