MATECIA 2026 and THE WADE ASIA Attract 65,000+ Visitors and 350+ Brands in New Delhi

Four-day national edition at Yashobhoomi brought together exhibitors, architects, designers, manufacturers and industry professionals from 700+ towns and cities

The 7th edition of MATECIA Exhibition and the 11th edition of THE WADE ASIA, India Furniture Conclave (IFC) and Material Technology Conference (MTC) concluded at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, after four days of industry engagement from 20–23 August 2026. The event featured more than 350 brands and attracted over 65,000 visitors from 700+ towns and cities across India.

MATECIA 2026 Showcases 1,000+ Products

The national edition of MATECIA Exhibition featured 350+ exhibitors showcasing more than 1,000 products across a 5,00,000 sq. ft. exhibition area. Visitors came from over 700 towns and cities across India, with participation also recorded from more than 15 foreign countries.

The exhibition covered a wide range of interior and architecture-related categories, including furniture, wood panels, surfaces, flooring, laminates, plywood, doors and windows, kitchens, wardrobes, hardware, machinery and allied products.

MATECIA operates through a 3-in-1 ecosystem connecting dealers and distributors, OEMs, and architects and designers. Alongside its national edition, the exhibition also has regional editions in Bengaluru for South India and Kolkata for the East and Northeast markets.

Industry Leaders and Guests Attend the Event

The event was inaugurated in the presence of Aman Gupta, Co-founder, boAt and Founder & CEO, OFF/BEAT; Rajesh Mittal, President, FIPPI and CMD, Greenply Industries Ltd.; and Surinder Arora, President, ILMA and Managing Director, Virgo Laminates Ltd. N.K. Agarwal, Patron, FIPPI, attended as Guest of Honour.

Rupal Dalal, Managing Director, JD Institute of Fashion Technology, and Nandita Das, Filmmaker, Actor and Producer, joined the programme as Guests of Honour on Days 2 and 3, respectively, and presented awards to the winners. Dr. Ananta Raghuvanshi, Chairperson, NAREDCO MAHI, and Chitra Jain, President Elect, NAREDCO MAHI, were also associated with THE WADE ASIA programme.

Verticaa Dvivedi, Director of MATECIA Exhibition and Founder of THE WADE ASIA Architecture Event, said, “For our exhibitors and partners, MATECIA is the platform not only to showcase what they make, but to demonstrate what they believe in, what they are innovating and how they are contributing to the future of the built environment. I attribute the grand success of the national edition of MATECIA to our exhibitors & visitors. The team is already busy preparing for the East and Northeast edition happening from 12-14 Feb 2027 at BBMP Kolkata.”

India Interior Retailing Conference Examines Market Developments

The India Interior Retailing (IIR) Conference & Awards brought together dealers, distributors, retailers, manufacturers and industry leaders to discuss developments in the interior retail and building materials ecosystem.

Sessions covered the future of the wood panel and decorative furniture industry, as well as demand, competition and prospects for the interior infrastructure trade amid global volatility. The discussions examined changing market dynamics and opportunities across the value chain.

India Furniture Conclave Focuses on Furniture Industry

The one-and-a-half-day India Furniture Conclave brought together furniture manufacturers, designers, architects, retailers and industry experts for discussions on emerging trends and opportunities in the furniture sector.

Sessions included “Luxury Furniture: Craftsmanship and Quality Making Indian Brands Global,” which discussed the potential for Indian furniture brands to gain global recognition through craftsmanship and quality. Another session, “Turnkey Fit-Outs: Workspaces, Commercial, Hospitality,” examined changing requirements across commercial and hospitality spaces.

THE WADE ASIA Highlights Architecture and Design

THE WADE ASIA programme focused on architecture, interior design, real estate, construction and the wider built environment. The platform combines awards, conferences, competitions and industry networking.

Maddhu Chaudhury, Associate Director, THE WADE ASIA Architecture Event, said, “With 3000+ entries received annually from across India, 250 finalists and 50+ distinguished awardees across 28+ categories, THE WADE ASIA has established itself as one of the most coveted platforms for excellence, innovation and leadership in the design and built environment.”

The WADE ASIA Designs India Conference featured a panel titled “The Business of Design Amidst Changing World and Disruptions,” which examined changing business realities in architecture and design and the difference between being a strong designer and building a successful design firm.

Conference Sessions Explore Future Cities and Real Estate

Dr. Ning Huo, Executive Principal, AEDAS, Singapore, delivered a keynote titled “Designing Future Cities: From Infrastructure to Inspiring Urban Destinations.” The session examined lessons from rapidly growing Asian cities and the role of transit investment in sustainable urban development and long-term environmental, social and economic value.

Another session, “The Gen Next Women in Real Estate,” presented by THE WADE ASIA + NAREDCO MAHI, brought together Dr. Priya Shah, Co-Founder & Joint Managing Director; Aashi Dua, Executive Director, Chintamanis Group; and Nidhi Aggarwal, Director, Signature Global. Preeti Singh Mundra, Additional Director General, NAREDCO, moderated the session, which focused on the changing role and opportunities for the next generation of women in real estate.

The WADE ASIA SheDesigns National Competition and Live Jury Presentations featured finalists across categories including SheDesigns, Healthcare Interiors, Landscape Public Spaces, Commercial Office Spaces, Best Use of Colour in Interiors, Most Sustainable Design, Fascinating Facade, Residential Architecture and Retail Interiors.

Nandita Das Highlights Role of Industry Platforms

Addressing the audience, Nandita Das, Filmmaker, Actor and Producer, said, “Platforms like THE WADE ASIA are important because when women come together as leaders and professionals, they also bring other women with them. It creates a space to learn, grow and discover what is possible. I would encourage women, and everyone interested in architecture and design, to come to such platforms, engage with each other and continue learning.”

The event also provided opportunities for brands and professionals to connect through business meetings, informal interactions and collaborative engagements beyond the exhibition floor.

Organisers Highlight Business Engagement

Pragat Dvivedi, Director, MATECIA Exhibition, said, “MATECIA 2026 has reinforced the scale of opportunity emerging across India’s building materials and interiors market. What stood out this year was the quality of business conversations and the strong interest in new products, materials and solutions across the industry. For us, the value of the platform lies in creating meaningful connections that can translate into long-term business relationships and market opportunities. The response to this edition gives us confidence in the continued growth of the sector and the need for platforms that can support that growth.”

MATECIA 2026 and THE WADE ASIA concluded after four days of exhibitions, conferences, business meetings and industry discussions, bringing together stakeholders from the building materials, architecture, interiors, furniture and design ecosystem.