Interzum is the world’s leading trade fair for furniture production and interior design. This is where the most important business is conducted and momentum for the global furniture supply industry is created. The world will gather in Cologne for five days to be inspired by exhibitors’ innovations, make new contacts and take away fresh ideas to drive their own businesses. One of the key features of this trade fair is the highly international character of the exhibitors. The trade fair not only connects the local markets, but it also drives internationalization in the areas of furniture production and interior fittings. All the global market leaders will be represented at Interzum, making the trade fair a must-attend event, and this has led to a further increase in visitor numbers this year. Interzum takes place every two years and presents the trends of the supplier sector, which are the inspiration behind our living spaces of the future.

As the leading international trade fair, Interzum has established a prime position for itself in interior construction and furniture production. There are a number of strong reasons behind interzum’s success: the trends in the supplier industry provide the impetus for the design of tomorrow’s living spaces and inspire new products. Architects and designers also visit Interzum to find material and technical inspiration. And it’s no wonder: the best and the latest innovations from around the globe will be on show in Cologne, clearly and logically grouped into three segments. Its three segments enable visitors to discover all the innovations and trends that will define tomorrow’s interior design. New materials, technologies and design approaches are just some of the key areas that the trade fair focused on. The products on display ranges from fittings, surfaces and decors to textiles, glass and lighting all the way through to innovative materials.

Industry leaders, decision makers, opinion leaders and disseminators from all over the world keep up with the innovations in the industry, seek and establish new contacts. In the last edition of the fair 1,805 companies from 60 countries showcasing their products and innovations on a gross exhibition space covering 187,400 m². Interzum’s international reach is not only increasing amongst exhibitors. The trade fair also attracted growing numbers of international visitors. The event connected over 74,000 global attendees from 152 countries. Interzum has reached a new level with the rises in visitor figures, the growth in exhibitor numbers and the increase in floor space combined with measures to enhance the event’s quality. In addition to the exhibitors’ innovations, the large number of events during the trade fair are a good reason to spend several days in Cologne. From stimulating congresses and creative workshops to award ceremonies and informative special events, there is something for everyone’s taste.