60th International Furniture Fair in Belgrade: 60 Years of Elegance
The most important event of the furniture and woodworking industries in this part of Europe, the jubilee 60th International Fair of Furniture, Equipment, and Interior Decoration (UFI), will take place from 1 to 6 October 2024, at the Belgrade Fair, in halls 1, 1A, 2, 3, and 3A.
As the leading trade fair event in the furniture industry and related economic sectors for six decades, it serves as a regional hub for trade fair promotion and the development of domestic and international brands, offering a representative insight into the latest trends, innovations, design, and advanced technologies in this important economic sector.
In Serbia, the wood-based industry and its processing have significant developmental potential and are highly export-oriented. Forestry, wood processing, and furniture industry are interconnected in a circular economy chain and contribute to strategic prosperity. Each autumn, through its b2b platform for networking and interaction among all stakeholders, the Furniture Fair encourages market growth, export arrangements, and the internationalization of domestic products.
In addition to increasing exports, industrial activity of the organizers and of all exhibitors from these progressive industries, is focused on improving technological level of production, expanding and opening new facilities, addressing labor market needs and creating new jobs.
The conceptual focus of the Furniture Fair is also on the promotion of design and artists-designers. Their presence and engagement bring added value to the event and contribute to the overall visitor experience. By presenting new design lines, concepts and ideas for furniture and interior design, in programs such as Design Talks and the Exhibition of Young Designers, they inject much-needed innovation and creativity and serve as a source of inspiration for visitors on how to furnish their spaces.
At the Furniture Fair, in a unique setting among the showcased exhibits, visitors will have the opportunity to discover items that meet their needs and preferences, complemented by exclusive offers.
Domestic and foreign exhibitors, renowned furniture manufacturers, designers, distributors, retailers, and other professionals will showcase a wide range of furniture for various rooms and purposes (residential, office, children’s, garden, kitchens, bedrooms, sofas, and much more), as well as different furniture styles (modern, classic, minimalist, rustic). Other interior elements will also be present, such as lighting, decorative items, and other accessories that contribute to the overall appearance and furnishing of residential or commercial spaces.
Simultaneously with the Furniture Fair, Hall 5 of the Belgrade Fair will host the 60th edition of the International Fair of Machines and Tools for the Woodworking Industry from October 1 to 5 (one day shorter than the Furniture Fair). This complementary exhibition will showcase the latest machines and tools that are redefining how wood is processed and treated in furniture production, as well as new technologies that not only increase productivity but also enable the creation of more complex designs that were previously difficult to achieve.
A premier event in the field of furniture production and distribution in Southeast Europe, this year, at its anniversary edition, it will reaffirm its decades-long position as a model in this industry, through a strategic approach to organization, the quality of offerings, and participation in modern trends within this industrial sector.