IDC trade missions are funded by international trade agencies and often sponsored in part by manufacturers and suppliers in host countries. There is no cost to IDC members or the association. Submit your application early for these exciting opportunities to explore business ventures and forge new partnerships with interior designers and manufacturers across the globe.
HOMI Milan, Italy (Jan. 24-27, 2020)
The HOMI Milano is an international trade fair for interior design and upscale home décor that takes place twice a year in the FieraMilano convention centre. This show is aligned and best suited for residential interior designers, agents/distributors and buyers. The exhibition is divided into various areas: living habits, kid style, hobby & work, home wellness, garden & outdoor, home textiles and concept lab. The fair discusses multi-cultural themes, solutions for experiencing and wellness in every nuance. This year HOMI Milano will select 10-12 potential buyers to attend the mission.
Applications are now closed.
MIFF Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (March 8-11, 2021)
Being the No. 1 furniture fair in Southeast Asia, and consistently ranked amongst the top 10 worldwide, the Malaysian International Furniture Fair (MIFF) has spearheaded the furniture trade scene for years.
Every March, quality exhibitors and buyers from all over the world converge on this global stage. Since its inception in 1995, MIFF has created fantastic business and networking opportunities for hundreds of thousands of participants.
Important notice: MIFF has been rescheduled to March 8-11, 2021.
SALONE DEL MOBILE Milan, Italy (April 13-18, 2021)
Founded in 1961 as a vehicle for promoting Italian furniture and furnishings exports, the Salone Internazionale del Mobile is the international reference point for the furnishing and design sector.
Over 400,000 professional visitors attend the fair each year, from 188 other countries, along with more than 5,000 national and international journalists and around 27,500 members of the public, making the Salone del Mobile Milano the unmissable event for interior designers.
This year Salone del Mobile will invite two potential buyers to attend the mission.
Applications are now closed.
Important notice: Salone del Mobile has been rescheduled to April 13-18, 2021.
HOMI Milan, Italy (Sept. 19-21, 2020)
The HOMI Milano is an international trade fair for interior design and upscale home décor that takes place twice a year in the Fair of Milan. This show is aligned and best suited for our residential interior designers, agents/distributors and buyers. The exhibition is divided into various areas: living habits, kid style, hobby & work, home wellness, garden & outdoor, home textiles and concept lab. The fair discusses multi-cultural themes, solutions for experiencing and wellness in every nuance.
Applications opening late spring.
MARMOMAC Verona, Italy (Sept. 30-Oct. 3, 2020)
Marmomac is the leading global event for the natural stone industry and represents the entire supply chain, from raw material to semi-finished and finished products; from processing machinery and technologies to applications of stone in architecture and design. This show is aligned and best suited for interior designers, agents/distributors and buyers which make a good use of natural stone and marble products in their projects.
The program of the Marmomac visit is comprehensive of a one week conference: https://www.marmomac.com/
Applications opening late spring.
ORGATEC Cologne, Germany (Oct. 25-29, 2022)
The leading international trade fair for the modern working world, the fair explores how work environments and work culture interact and presents new visions of work. The ORGATEC in Cologne is the world’s leading trade fair for Office and Facility. The fair generates momentum while paving the way for pioneering advances, demonstrating its role as a successful presentation platform and meeting place for all decision-makers in the office and facility market.
Important notice: ORGATEC has been suspended in 2020 and is developing presentation options for 2021 as part of the Koelnmesse furnishings portfolio. The next regular edition of ORGATEC will be held October 25-29, 2022.
For more information on IDC Trade Missions, upcoming deadlines for submissions, or question about the applications process, please contact communications@idcanada.org
