The Internet has opened a showcase to the world. Borders are disappearing and nowadays we can sell or buy from anywhere in the world.
But there is one thing Internet can’t unseat: Fairs. They are still the motor of the industry and a reference for professionals who want to discover the latest trends and newest products in the sector.
In addittion, they are the perfect showcase for brands, as they can show their collections to a very specific public who belong to the same sector.
These are the most important illumination and furniture fairs on May.
Grand Designs Live 2019. London. 4th-12th of May.
It is a fair sponsored by Anglian Home Improvement in collaboration with the design guru and television presenter Kevin McCloud.
It is the perfect exhibition to show the latest and most innovative products, because in many occasions the exposed products have not been launched to the market yet.
In addition, many exhibitors host live demonstrations at their stands during the fair.
Feria del Mueble de Yecla. Murcia
Feria del Mueble de Yecla bets for contract furniture and the riskier design. In this edition, the fairs’s organization wants to pay tribute to the famed “Bauhaus”. The fair logo coloured with Bauhaus typical colours will welcome the attendants.
The oldest fair in Spain has changed its image and has joined the new technologies to become a reference in the sector once again.
Taiwan International Lighting Show. Taipei, 8th-10th of May.
The Taiwan International Lighting Show settles as the country manufacturers opportunity to show their illumination solutions that integrate all wireless connections and placement systems.
On this fair, the visitors will find the latest illumination technology both for small and big projects.
Simposium Nacional de Alumbrado del CEI. Pamplona, 8th-10th of May.
Organized by the Comité Español de Iluminación (CEI), the symposium will address a number of subjects such as regulations and legislation, energy efficiency, technological news and light pollution.
Wanted Design NYC, Brooklyn, 16th-20th Manhattan, 18th-21th of May.
Annually, this fair attracts hundreds of thousands of attendees and designers from across the globe. It shows over a dozen design disciplines through exhibitions, installations, trade shows, panels, product launches, open studios, and more.
ICFF. New York, 19th-22th of May.
ICFF is North America’s platform for global design. During its four days, the fair receives many interior designers, architects, retailers, representatives, distributors, facility managers, developers, manufacturers, store designers and visual merchandisers.
This event is perfect for people looking for the latest trends through a detailed agenda full of showrooms and reports.
Lightfair International. Philadelphia, 19th-23th of May.
Lightfair International is the biggest annual fair about architecture and commercial illumination in the world. More than 550 companies of the sector will be at LFI exclusively showing news about illumination design.
This is the best opportunity to join like-minded professionals from all around the world.
Habitat Expo fair is the only event about interior design, architecture and design in México. The aim of the event is to gather all the design leaders and introduce the leading edge products.
In addition, among other activities, Habitat will promote the good design culture and the latest current trends through visual presentations and debates.
The Feria Internacional de Mueble Argentino has consolidated itself as a benchmark of the sector. It gathers manufacturers, commercial operators and designers. That is why it has become a key tool for every professional who wants to close commercial deals and enhance its own reputation within the South American furniture sector.
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