Sicam 2026 is approaching

A climate of confident anticipation prevails: just under six months before the opening of the 17th edition of SICAM – the International Exhibition of Components, Accessories and Semi-finished Products for the Furniture Industry, which will take place at Pordenone Fiere from October 20 to 23 – preparations are now essentially complete. The list of exhibitors has been online for months, the exhibition space is “sold out”, and registrations, opened just a few days ago, confirm strong interest from industry professionals.

“Expectations are therefore for a confirmation of the figures from the last edition: just under 700 exhibitors, more than 30 percent of them from abroad, 20,000 net square meters of exhibition space, and a large turnout expected from over one hundred countries. These figures reflect the well-established scenario in which SICAM has been operating for several editions now,” the organizers said in a recent press release.

Despite a still complex context, the recently concluded Milan Design Week pointed to a generally optimistic atmosphere: the furniture sector came together with renewed energy and a willingness to look ahead, confirming positive expectations for the future. Not surprisingly, many of the themes that emerged in the last edition of SICAM were also reflected in the innovations presented at the Salone. This atmosphere is likely to accompany the sector towards the next appointment in Pordenone, offering another opportunity to meet again.

“The sector undoubtedly needs the optimism, opportunities and willingness to connect that have always characterized SICAM,” commented Carolina Giobbi, Head of Marketing and Communication. “Now more than ever, there is a need for a trade fair that is pleasant to experience but also highly concrete, where the product remains at the center; a place dedicated to business, where everything needed for the furniture of tomorrow can be found. We are working to provide exhibitors and visitors with what has long been requested: creating a space where the time of industry professionals has real value, because every moment is focused on practicality and results.”

SICAM has always been supported by strong international promotion, continuously reaffirming its role as a key industry event while seeking new ways to engage operators from markets increasingly aligned with European taste and modern production methods. This year’s “road map” began in Lyon, France — Eurobois, February 3–6 — followed by Bangalore, India — Indiawood, February 26–March 2; Birmingham, UK — KBB, March 1–4; Athens, Greece — Medwood, March 27–30; and Sofia, Bulgaria — Technomebel, March 31–April 3. The journey continues.

These meetings and initiatives create opportunities for new collaborations. One example is the agreement with the Economic Assembly of Uzbekistan, an organization that promotes the country’s economy. Thanks to the protocol signed in recent weeks, a delegation of Uzbek furniture entrepreneurs will attend SICAM in October, seeking semi-finished products, materials, hardware and finishes to help define a more modern and functional living style.