ASMINDO Holds IFFINA 2024 Themed “Sustainable by Design”

This year 2024 is the eleventh series of IFFINA, ASMINDO (Association of Indonesian Furniture and Craft Industry) as the organizer has successfully held IFFINA in previous years. The international exhibition event IFFINA + Indonesia Furniture & Design Expo 2024 is located at ICE (Indonesia Convention Exhibition) BSD, Tangerang, starting from 14 to 17 September 2024 which chose "Sustainable by Design" as the theme in 2024. Not just choosing a theme, this theme was chosen because it is a form of manifestation of ASMINDO's concern and Indonesian furniture people for the industry related to sustainability. According to the General Chairperson of ASMINDO Dedy Rochimat, this focus on sustainability will open up new opportunities and increase the competitiveness of the industry. Through this exhibition, it is hoped that it will be able to increase the Indonesian furniture and craft industry to a wider level.

IFFINA 2024 - “Sustainable by Design” by ASMINDO 

The IFFINA exhibition, which occupies an area of ​​18,000 square meters, collaborates with Koelnmesse to introduce the furniture industry supporting exhibition brand, namely interzum, which takes place together with IFFINA, namely in Hall 9 ICE BSD. Managing Director & VP Asia-Pacific Koelnmesse, Mathias Kuepper said he was very enthusiastic about presenting interzum to Indonesia for the first time. The collaboration between IFFINA and interzum focuses on supporting products for the furniture industry which are expected to complement each other comprehensively for all industry players and visitors. This exhibition will showcase many of the latest advantages and trends in furniture production and interior design. Bringing together many professionals in this industry, it opens up many opportunities to network with experts, find cutting-edge technology and can also open up new promising business opportunities and can further strengthen the furniture industry in the Southeast Asia region.

IFFINA 2024 - “Sustainable by Design” by ASMINDO

IFFINA 2024 - “Sustainable by Design” by ASMINDO

IFFINA as a pioneer in organizing furniture and craft exhibitions in the second circle is expected to be a trigger for other ASEAN member countries to follow ASMINDO's steps by organizing similar international scale exhibitions that can foster a conducive ecosystem in the second circle in the Southeast Asia region. Carried out by ASMINDO as an effort to facilitate the needs of the world's furniture and craft market that have not been met. The government together with several ministerial institutions and related parties have committed from the beginning to provide support for the implementation of IFFINA again since last year, including the Ministry of Cooperatives & SMEs, Ministry of Industry, Ministry of Trade, Ministry of Tourism & Creative Economy, AFIC (ASEAN Furniture Industries Council), also CAFA (Council of Asia Pacific Furniture Association) along with professional associations related to the furniture & design industry. Aims to support the development of a world-class Indonesian furniture and craft industry by creating an ecosystem for related industry players that are in accordance with the potential of the national market and foreign export needs. So that later a strong and integrated supply chain will be created which will be a positive step in the development of the industry.

IFFINA 2024 - “Sustainable by Design” by ASMINDO 

IFFINA 2024 - “Sustainable by Design” by ASMINDO

IFFINA 2024 - “Sustainable by Design” by ASMINDO 

ASMINDO targets that this year's IFFINA will bring a wider network of potential markets on a global scale with a projected demand of 766 billion USD in 2024 (based on Statista 2024). ASMINDO is confident and optimistic that Indonesia can capture 1% of the world's furniture market share in the future. This means a potential income of 7 billion USD for the Indonesian furniture industry. In addition to the exhibition, this event comes with various supporting programs that are ongoing in the form of design workshops, talk shows, and special showcases for selected designers. In collaboration with Mahala Imaji Kreasi, as the organizer. ASMINDO is confident that the implementation of IFFINA 2024 will be a showcase for exhibitors covering related industries, namely furniture, craft, project design, homeware, home fabric, and decorative & gift.

IFFINA 2024 - “Sustainable by Design” by ASMINDO 

IFFINA 2024 - “Sustainable by Design” by ASMINDO

IFFINA 2024 - “Sustainable by Design” by ASMINDO