After establishing itself as India’s No. 1 exhibition for wood, panel, decorative surfaces, hardware, furniture and machinery, MATECIA Exhibition is now gearing up for a powerful new chapter - a landmark expansion into East and North-East India. Strategically hosted in Kolkata, the event unifies the entire eastern and northeastern region into one powerful business hub.
With a mega reach-out across 100+ towns and cities, covering the state of West Bengal, the state of Chhattisgarh, and the entire East & North-East India belt including Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Assam, and all North Eastern states such as Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Nagaland, and Sikkim - the exhibition becomes the region’s most comprehensive platform. From manufacturers expanding distribution networks to architects and buyers seeking the latest materials, MATECIA - East and North East India unlocks direct access to vast, high-potential, and largely untapped markets.
Strong Growth Story
In its 2025 edition at New Delhi the show drew 55,000+ business visitors from over 600 towns and cities in India and 14 other countries, spread over 300+ exhibitors. The remarkable year-on-year scale-up signals that MATECIA is no longer just a regional fair but a nationwide benchmark event for the interiors and built-environment industry.
Why the Kolkata Launch Matters?
The 2026 edition in Kolkata marks more than just a regional expansion - it reflects MATECIA’s growing role as the definitive national platform. With a strong legacy in Delhi NCR and overwhelming support from exhibitors across the country, this East edition aims to unlock fresh opportunities in an underserved yet highly potential market.
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What to Expect?
MATECIA has consistently drawn high visitor engagement and business success by catering efficiently to both dealers & distributors and architects & specifiers despite their varied needs. The Kolkata showcase will continue this promise, bringing leading brands, cutting-edge products, machinery innovations and architectural materials under one roof - directly connected to the booming regional demand.
Alongside the exhibition, visitors will have the opportunity to experience key concurrent events :
(I) Surfaces Reporter Salutes Architecture Award: The Surfaces Reporter Salutes Award is a premier recognition initiative by Surfaces Reporter Magazine, designed to celebrate excellence in interior design and architecture. It honors trailblazing architects, designers, and firms who have made significant contributions by showcasing creativity, innovation, and impact on the built environment. This award is open to all professionals irrespective of gender. To submit your nominations kindly visit : www.bit.ly/surfacesalute | Closing Date : 15th December 2025
(II) The India Interior Retailing Conference (IIR) : The India Interior Retailing Conference (IIR) is a B2B platform and conference designed for the interior retail industry, bringing together distributors, dealers, showroom owners, and retail leaders involved in dealing, selling, buying, stocking, importing, and distributing interior, exterior, home décor, architectural, furniture, furnishing, building materials, and related products. It connects these businesses with the B2C market, including consumers, architects, and designers. IIR serves as a unique forum for knowledge sharing, business development, exploring innovations, bridging industry gaps, and showcasing the best practices and products in interior retail. It includes a major conference event with expert speakers, insightful sessions, networking opportunities, and awards recognizing excellence in retailing, showroom design, and leadership.
This tri-event synergy ensures unmatched interactions, knowledge exchange, and brand positioning for all participants.
Regional Impact
With a powerful presence already - now expanding deeper into the Indian market - MATECIA continues its mission to strengthen India’s interior, building-product and furniture supply chain, one impactful region at a time.