CIFF Shanghai 2026 Returns with a Focus on Design and Innovation

This September, the international industry will once again come together to open a new chapter for design, manufacturing, and global trade.

CIFF Shanghai 2026 returns to the National Exhibition & Convention Center (Shanghai) from 5th to 8th September with a renewed focus on Design, Digital Intelligence and Sustainability.

Across its 58th edition, the fair introduces new platforms for contemporary design, digital retail and sustainable manufacturing, reflecting the changing priorities of today’s furniture industry.

Leading the programme is Design Eden, a 50,000 sqm destination dedicated to contemporary design, bringing together established brands, creative studios and emerging independent designers through exhibitions, forums, product launches and industry exchanges.

The fair will also debut the Golden Creation Award, recognising innovation in furniture design, alongside the CIFF Shanghai Design Conference, where leading Chinese and international designers will explore emerging ideas and creative directions shaping the industry.

Innovation will also extend beyond product design into the way furniture is presented and sold. The renewed New Retail Hall spans 8,000 sqm and features 15 leading brands demonstrating integrated retail models that combine physical showrooms with digital technologies, supported by immersive AR and VR experiences.

A multilingual online platform and a nationwide matchmaking programme developed with Red Star Macalline further strengthen connections between exhibitors, distributors and international buyers.

Sustainability remains another key focus, with the concurrent WMF International Woodworking Machinery Fair showcasing advanced manufacturing technologies, while the introduction of a Green Sustainability Award and a new International Materials Selection Center highlight environmentally responsible materials and low-carbon production.

Complementing these initiatives is Integrated Home Building, developed together with the China International Building & Decoration Fair (Shanghai) in response to growing demand for holistic interior solutions.

CIFF Shanghai will also continue expanding its international roadshows, partnerships with media and design institutions, and buyer matchmaking programmes, building on the more than 470 business meetings and over USD 8.14 million in onsite orders generated in 2025.

Together with a series of curated exhibitions exploring the relationship between design, lifestyle and commercial innovation, these efforts reflect CIFF Shanghai’s ambition to evolve beyond an annual trade fair into a year-round platform connecting design, manufacturing and global trade.

For more information about CIFF Shanghai 2026, please visit: https://en.ciff-sh.com/