Trend Stage

The two-day program of Talks and Matchmaking opens with a focus on the evolving furniture and contract markets, as well as key production sectors connected to subcontracting and supply segments: nautical and shipbuilding, campers and vans, automotive, and transportation (aircraft and rail).

In collaboration with EFIC – European Furniture Industries Confederation, CSIL – Centre for Industrial Studies, AHK – Italian-German Chamber of Commerce, and ADACI – Italian Association for Purchasing and Supply Management.

An overview of how the spaces we live in are evolving — and how furniture is adapting through new functions, social interaction, and modularity. All under the banner of comfort and flexibility.

In collaboration with ARCHITONIC, moderated by Simon Keane-Cowell, Editor-in-Chief and Brand Ambassador.

The cruise sector is experiencing strong growth, with increasing offerings in the luxury segment. We will discuss these developments with one of the world’s leading shipbuilding groups — a company that designs and manufactures thousands of cabins — to explore how concepts, technologies, and materials are evolving.

The furniture industry is undergoing a significant transformation in its business models — driven by digitalisation, rising raw material and energy costs, and the need for accurate pricing strategies to capture both established and emerging markets.

In collaboration with Roger Reichert, Customer Experience & Marketing Specialist

In the coming years, the bedding sector will be shaped by major European regulations: the Ecodesign Regulation, the Waste Framework Directive, extended producer responsibility, and the forthcoming Green Claims Regulation. Many products will also integrate technologies for monitoring sleep quality.

In collaboration with EBIA – European Bedding Industry Association

The use of artificial intelligence in furniture design processes is transforming the way products are created, making design more efficient and collaborative, accelerating prototyping, and improving cost management.

In collaboration with ARCHITONIC, moderated by Simon Keane-Cowell, Editor-in-Chief and Brand Ambassador

Energy efficiency, durability, reparability, disassemblability, and recyclability are some of the goals of the Ecodesign Regulation, which will profoundly transform product design by providing a digital product passport to make all information and its Life Cycle Assessment fully traceable.

In collaboration with EFIC – European Furniture Industries Confederation and CATAS, Company specializing in laboratory testing, product certification, and training.

The camper market, which has seen significant growth in recent years, is extremely dynamic and serves as a prime testing ground for interior design. Lightweight materials, new surface and textile moodboards, increasingly compact and multifunctional furniture systems, integrated lighting, and connectivity make these vehicles a sector of great interest for suppliers.

In collaboration with Aboutcamp BtoB, an international online publication dedicated to caravan

Who are the most recognized international players shaping interior design trends? What methods can be used to develop guidelines that support the creation of new products? In this short talk, a series of useful tips will be shared.

In collaboration with Baolab, CMF Design Studio

Post-consumer wood and plastics, glass and metals, as well as food and agricultural waste: materials will play an increasingly central role in evaluating product life cycles, influencing both design and certification processes.

Presented by Sascha Peters, Innovation Consultant and Materials Expert, Haute Innovation

Four design studios, long-time collaborators with leading companies in accessories and technologies, will share insights on how kitchen design, components, and systems are evolving.

In collaboration with Ambiente Cucina, the magazine that has been the benchmark for Italian kitchen design since 1976

Mattresses and upholstered furniture are playing an increasingly central role in defining well-being in both residential and hospitality settings. This session will explore how products are evolving to meet the growing demand for health, comfort, and “sleep wellness.”

In collaboration with EUROPUR – European Association of Flexible Polyurethane Foam Block Manufacturers and AIPEF – Italian Association of Flexible Polyurethane Foam Companies

Ergonomics, disassemblability, durability, and recyclability are just some of the parameters transforming the design of upholstered furniture, armchairs, and sofas, reflecting an ongoing pursuit of innovation that is rapidly reshaping the sector.

In collaboration with DDN – Design Diffusion World, the editorial network dedicated to design and architecture.

In recent years, the interior design of airplanes and trains has undergone a process of “domestication.” Multifunctional areas — for working, socializing, or resting — advanced technological features, and ultra-durable materials inspired by home style define the landscape for designers of new transportation vehicles.

In collaboration with POLI.Design, Postgraduate school of Design at the Politecnico di Milano

Amid smart working, inclusivity, biophilia, and well-being, workspaces continue to evolve — along with the furniture and technologies that support them. Key areas of focus include the design of new solutions and their functionality, often enhanced by electrified components.

In collaboration with Office Layout, the magazine that has been the reference for office and tertiary building design, layout, and management since 1984

Furniture is becoming ever smarter and central to our daily experience: connected furniture, sensors, AI, and smart interfaces monitor, adapt, and support all the activities we carry out in living spaces. This trend is driven by the rapid growth of the IoT devices market and smart building technologies.

In collaboration with the IoT Observatory of Politecnico di Milano

Fluid, connected, and hi-tech spaces that are both authentic and comfortable, with an ever-closer relationship between indoor and outdoor areas — these are the drivers transforming hospitality contract design, balancing innovation with the recovery of traditional materials and values.

In collaboration with DDN – Design Diffusion World, the editorial network dedicated to design and architecture

In recent years, yacht interior design has undergone a significant stylistic shift, increasingly resembling domestic and hospitality spaces. Hulls with large openings, lower freeboard heights, and materials and furnishings that move away from traditional nautical aesthetics respond to new demands for durability and maintainability.

In collaboration with Luisa Bocchietto, Past President of ADI – Associazione Design Industriale and WDO – World Design Organization, and Coordinator of the jury for the Design Innovation Award at the Genoa Boat Show.

An increasing number of recreational vehicle models are winning or being nominated for international design awards, highlighting the sector’s appeal for manufacturers of materials and interior design systems. We will discuss this with one of the world’s most renowned groups, which has long specialized in designing highly customizable vehicles equipped with cutting-edge technologies.

In collaboration with Aboutcamp BtoB, International online publication dedicated to caravans