The numbers of the first edition of interzum forum italy 2024, the biennial event dedicated to the furniture and interior design subcontracting sector, organized by Koelnmesse, which took place at the Bergamo Fairgrounds on June 6 and 7, have just been published.

There were 4,820 visitors from 52 countries (20 percent of attendance from abroad) and 216 exhibitors from 24 countries (with an internationality rate of 36 percent). The Top Ten countries with the most visitors included Germany, Poland, Spain, France, Belgium, Great Britain, Serbia, Turkey and Switzerland, in addition to Italy. Over the two days of the fair, more than 30 conferences were held with the participation of more than 60 national and international speakers.

Satisfaction from organizers

Thomas Rosolia, CEO of Koelnmesse Italy and organizer of the event, said, "The premiere of interzum forum italy exceeded all expectations. We are thrilled with the high number of high quality visitors and perfectly on target with the planned goals. The interest of the companies rewarded us, the exhibitors welcomed the new exhibition format and many of them actively participated by enlivening the conference meeting program. The numbers of this very first edition have confirmed to us that we are on the right track and have been able to grasp the market demands for a biennial event alternating with interzum. Thanks to the feedback gathered, we are already at work for the 2026 edition."

Focus on Textile & Machinery

Visitors' interest was particularly directed toward the section dedicated to Textile & Machinery, underscoring the liveliness of a sector in continuous evolution, which does not find an adequate place in Italy within trade fairs.

Rich and interesting conference program

The conference part of interzum forum italy 2024 was interesting and full of insights, addressing extremely topical issues such as sustainability and innovation. Topics toward which there is more and more attention from companies, especially from the subcontracting sector, but which are rarely addressed within the fairs related to this very sector. 

The panel discussion entitled "Business outlook. Global innovation and local production: the evolution of materials, technology and furniture markets," featured Lorenzo Tavazzi, Jörg Buck, Edi Snaidero, Alessandra Tracogna, Piero Paganoni, Roger Reichert and Alfonso Tentori.

Three stages - those of Trend Talk, Trend Stage and Product Stage - welcomed 30 conferences and 60 Italian and international speakers, to share visions and trends of the spaces we inhabit, the development of materials and finishes, and new production processes, with a transversal attention to low environmental impact. An opportunity to have an updated look not only at the furniture supply chain but also at interior design for the hotellerie, yachting and naval, RV and automotive sectors.

interzum forum italy award 2024: excellent quality of nominations

The first edition of the interzum forum italy award honored 7 companies in the two categories Innovation and ESG & Sustainability. The excellent quality of the nominations underscored the work that furniture subcontracting supply chains are doing to respond to international regulations and market demands in terms of innovation and trends.

The Award jury consisted of:

Jessica Alexander, Former Executive Director of the National Bed Federation

Segzin Aksu, Designer

Mario Bisson, Associate Professor POLI.design

Franco Bulian, Catas Director

Sasha Peters, Consule and materials expt.

Dick Spierenburg, Designer

The award ceremony was held on June 5 during a gala evening at the Hotel San Marco in Bergamo, Italy.

The winners of interzum forum italy award 2024

Product Sector: Function & Components

Category: INNOVATION two products tied:

Company: MarcaClac by Cattaneo Sergio

Product: MarcaClac Sistema® 

Company: Scilm Spa 

Product: Prima Base

Product Sector: Function & Components

Category: ESG & SUSTAINIBILITY

Company: SITITALY sas of Davide Rossetto 

Product: Micol Lounge R1
 

Product Sector: Materials & Nature

Category: INNOVATION

Company: ICRO COATINGS S.p.A.

Product: g_ink
 

Product Sector: Materials & Nature 

Category: ESG & SUSTAINABILITY

Company: Bonomi Pattini Giuseppe e Figli SpA 

Product: UPB Boards Made of Resysta® 
 

Product Sector: Textile & Machinery 

Category: INNOVATION

Company: Morgan Tecnica SPA 

Product: REX 
 

Product Sector: Textile & Machinery 

Category: ESG & SUSTAINIBILITY

Company: SIMALFA®

Product: SIMALFA® 365 Debonding Adhesive 

The next edition of interzum forum italy will be held on June 4-5, 2026.