CIFF Shanghai 2026 Restructures Around Design, Digital, and Sustainability
Scheduled from September 5-8, the 58th China International Furniture Fair (CIFF Shanghai 2026) will take place at the National Exhibition & Convention Center in Shanghai Hongqiao. This year’s event will emphasize design, digital intelligence, and sustainability. A major attraction will be Design Eden, a 50,000 sqm space dedicated to design brands, alongside the CIFF Shanghai Design Conference. The Golden Creation Award will recognize innovative products, including a Green Sustainability Award. The digital intelligence section will showcase an updated New Retail Hall featuring VR and AR experiences. CIFF Shanghai collaborates with Red Star Macalline for a matchmaking initiative. The fair encompasses five strategic sectors and aspires to become a year-round platform. In 2025, roadshows facilitated over 470 business meetings, resulting in orders surpassing USD 8.14 million.
Key facts
- CIFF Shanghai 2026 runs September 5-8 at the National Exhibition & Convention Center in Shanghai Hongqiao.
- The fair is built around three pillars: design, digital intelligence, and sustainability.
- Design Eden – Contemporary Design Trade Fair occupies 50,000 sqm for design brands and emerging designers.
- The Golden Creation Award includes a Green Sustainability Award for eco-friendly materials and low-emission solutions.
- The New Retail Hall is 8,000 sqm featuring 15 brands with VR/AR and data-driven retail scenarios.
- CIFF Shanghai partners with Red Star Macalline for a nationwide matchmaking program.
- In 2025, roadshows generated over 470 business meetings and orders exceeding USD 8.14 million.
- Five curated exhibitions explore design, lifestyle, and sustainability.
Entities
Institutions
- CIFF Shanghai
- China International Furniture Fair
- National Exhibition & Convention Center
- Design Eden – Contemporary Design Trade Fair
- CIFF Shanghai Design Conference
- Golden Creation Award
- Green Sustainability Award
- New Retail Hall
- Red Star Macalline
- CIFF Shanghai WMF International Woodworking Machinery Fair
- International Materials Selection Center
- China International Building & Decoration Fair 2026
- The Hidden Realm Thematic Exhibition
- HOTLINE – Joint Exhibition of Design Creators
- Grand Tea Gala
- The Design & Imagination Contemporary Design Exhibition
- Design Gravity
Locations
- Shanghai
- China
- Shanghai Hongqiu