Almaty will become the centre of the Central Asian furniture industry: from 10 June to 12 June, XXXI Kazakhstan International Exhibition “Furniture. Interior. Woodworking” will be held at the Atakent Exhibition Centre in Almaty City, which is organized by the Atakent Expo International Exhibition Complex in conjunction with the Association of Furniture and Woodworking Enterprises of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan’s largest exhibition dedicated to the furniture industry is an annual anticipated event for furniture industry professionals, bringing together manufacturers and suppliers of furniture, fittings, and upholstery materials, architects, designers, and furniture product buyers. Visitors of the exhibition will have a unique opportunity to take a look at the latest innovations and trends in all areas of the furniture business, conclude lucrative contracts with manufacturers and trading companies, and purchase furniture products presented at the exhibition at the best manufacturer prices.
This year, approximately 300 enterprises and companies from the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Russian Federation, the Republic of Belarus, China, Uzbekistan, and Turkey are participating in the exhibition, 40% of which will be exhibiting for the first time.
Participation of Russian companies in the exhibition is supported by the Export Support Centre of Kirov Region (Autonomous Non-commercial Organization), the Export Support Centre of Rostov Region (Autonomous Non-commercial Organization), the Export Support Centre of Udmurtia (Autonomous Non-commercial Organization), the Centre for Coordination of Support of Export-Oriented Small and Medium-Sized Businesses of Voronezh Region (Autonomous Non-commercial Organization), the Export Support Centre of Smolensk Region (Autonomous Non-commercial Organization), the Krasnoyarsk Regional Business Development Centre and Microcredit Company (Autonomous Non-commercial Organization), and the Export Support Centre of Vladimir Region (Autonomous Non-commercial Organization).
In 2026, the exhibition will significantly strengthen its international presence: with the support of six major official organizing partners from the PRC – Joining (Beijing) International Fair Co., Ltd., Sunshow Worlds Convention & Exhibition Co., LTD., Beijing Loyal International Fair Co. LTD., Racing Champ Exhibitions (HK) Limited, Shanghai Nag Exhibition Co., Ltd., and Beijing Yabao International Exhibition Co., Ltd. – approximately 200 Chinese manufacturers of furniture, fittings, woodworking machines, components, materials, and interior textiles are expected to participate. Visitors will have the opportunity directly experience new technologies, find manufacturers with no middlemen, and establish international business contacts.
At the exhibition, Trade Development Company JSC of the Republic of Uzbekistan will showcase products from leading furniture manufacturers of Uzbekistan.
As local furniture production expands, exports grow, and demand for modern interior design solutions increases, the exhibition is becoming a key platform for connecting suppliers, showcasing new technologies, facilitating direct business contracts.
Visitors of the exhibition will enjoy an interesting and highly topical business program over three days, combining more than 20 events with the participation of leading industry experts.
On the first day of the exhibition, a Roundtable discussion will be held by the Association of Furniture and Woodworking Enterprises of the Republic of Kazakhstan, with the participation of the Union of Furniture Manufacturers of the Kyrgyz Republic during which the current state of the furniture industry and mutually beneficial cooperation in the present-day reality will be discussed. A Cooperation Agreement between our industry associations is planned for signing.
On the second day of the exhibition, VELLURE Central Asia will supervise a business program dedicated to the interaction of design, architecture, and the furniture industry. Throughout the day, guests of the exhibition will enjoy a highly topical program with the participation of leading representatives of the professional community – designers, architects, and market experts. The discussion will focus on furniture as a key tool for shaping space and influencing the perception of an environment. This ranges from the strategic role of design in projects to practical cases of interaction with manufacturers and suppliers.
The program includes: * presentations by members of the VELLURE Club professional community;
* special invited speakers;
* current topics at the intersection of design, architecture, and the furniture business; and
* lively discussions on industry transformation and new market opportunities.
This is not just a series of lectures, but a concentrated professional environment where valuable connections are forged, ideas are generated, and innovative approaches to spatial design take shape.
On the third day of the exhibition, the Furniture School Training Centre will present a business program, “Furniture business in Europe”. The business program aims to introduce Kazakhstani furniture industry specialists to modern furniture production organization practices in the European countries, recognized as global leaders in this field. The program will examine key aspects of the European furniture market, including used materials and fittings, production organization models, and approaches to developing design and quality standards. Special attention will be paid to the analysis of practical cases and the specifics of doing a furniture business in Europe. Participants will have the opportunity to participate in a roundtable discussion on professional development, international cooperation, and employment. The program speaker will be Sergey Timakhovich, a partner at the Furniture School and a practicing specialist with many years of experience in the European furniture industry.
For detailed information about the exhibition participants, to get a complimentary visitor pass, and to find out more about the FIW 2026 business program, please visitte: www.mebelexpo.kz.
The official opening ceremony of the exhibition will take place
on 10 June 2026 at 10:00 AM at the central entrance to Pavilion No.10.
Our address: 42, Timiryazev St., KBCC Atakent, pavilions 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11
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