Press information of interzum

In two months’ time, the big moment will have arrived: From 20 to 23 May 2025, interzum will take place in Cologne, and international suppliers to the furniture and interior design industries will gather once again for the trade fair. The final preparations for the industry’s most important event in the world are in full swing, and the high level of registrations is further confirmation of the relevance of the leading international trade fair for the sector.

The German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) is helping young, innovative businesses to participate in interzum 2025 by funding up to 60 per cent of their stand costs.

As of today, exhibitors participating in interzum 2025 can enter their new technical developments, advanced materials, exciting product innovations, concepts and processes for the interzum award 2025. Suppliers from across the world that serve the furniture and interior design industry have until 21 February 2025 to make their submissions and see how they measure up to the global competition.

Over 93 per cent of the exhibition space already booked – Participation of top brands confirms interzum’s relevance as the global industry gathering

interzum will be the most important global meeting point for the furniture industry’s supplier sector once again in 2025. The excellent registration figures at the end of the early-bird discount period are further proof of the trade fair’s position as a vital marketplace for all those wanting to play a role in the development of future-focused solutions for living and working environments.

From 20 to 23 May 2025, interzum will once again bring together the entire global furniture supplier industry to develop and share solutions for the homes and workplaces of the future. interzum is the only event in the global industry to deliver inspiration with such a strong focus on real needs and future requirements. Decision makers, opinion leaders and trendsetters from all around the world come to Cologne to find out about innovations in the interior design industry, gather inspiring new ideas and meet valuable business contacts.

Approximately 62,000 trade visitors attended the leading international trade fair for suppliers to the furniture and interior design industry.

For 23 years, technical developments, advanced materials and exciting product innovations and concepts have been the focal point of the interzum awards, organised every two years by Koelnmesse and Red Dot for the furniture supply industry. From the 150 entries submitted by manufacturers from 18 nations, the jury eventually selected 52 products. Seven entries received a “Best of the Best”

In keeping with its role as the leading international trade fair in its field, interzum is taking responsibility. With its new global lead theme "neo-ecology", the trade fair is promoting the dialogue aimed at increasing sustainability and is itself also actively engaged in measures to fight climate change. This year’s event is due to take place from 9 to 12 May 2023 and,