The CIFF Modern Design Expo stands as a pivotal showcase of innovation, covering over 50,000 square meters across Halls 1.1-5.1 in Zone A of the Canton Fair Complex. In a dynamic celebration of creativity, the expo unites 60 commercial design brands, 40 international design brands and studios, 100 design ecosystem institutions, and more than 200 designers. Seven meticulously curated exhibition areas – East Design Show, CMF Trends LAB, Aesthetic Exhibition of Intangible Cultural Heritage Skills, Green East, DESIGN UNITED, DESIGN DIMSUM, and DESIGN EXPORT – create a comprehensive platform where traditional craftsmanship meets contemporary innovation. This collaborative environment marks a significant evolution from “Made in China” to “Designed in China,” fostering innovation and accelerating global market expansion while offering visitors a rich tapestry of international design perspectives.

The Sofa area emerges as a benchmark of the exhibition, occupying an impressive 130,000 square meters and featuring nearly 330 domestic and international brands, including industry leaders such as Kuka, MANWAH, HTL, and other prestigious brands. A unique “Sofa Plus“ will create an S-shaped journey through Halls 9.3-11.3, offering visitors an immersive experience of global sofa innovations. The Sleep exhibition area takes center stage with 40,000 square meters of exhibition space and 130 exhibitors, emphasizing the integration of smart technology and health-focused innovations. A dedicated 10,000-square-meter smart sleep zone will showcase cutting-edge products including smart mattresses, intelligent beds, monitoring systems, and advanced sleep technology solutions, highlighting the industry’s commitment to wellness and comfort.

The Dining and Living Room exhibition spans an impressive 120,000 square meters, featuring more than 750 manufacturers across specialized zones. The dedicated Dining Room Design Hall in E1 and Living Room Design Hall in 15.2 showcase the latest innovations in residential spaces, while a groundbreaking cross-border e-commerce zone in Hall 14.1 serves as a strategic platform for international trade bringing together leading global platforms including Amazon, eBay, TikTok, Temu, Shein, and Wayfair, presenting products specifically optimized for online retail and facilitating direct connections between manufacturers and digital marketplaces.

CIFF Guangzhou’s global reach is demonstrated through its attraction of more than 380,000 professional visitors from over 200 countries and regions. As part of the larger CIFF Guangzhou 2025, which includes a second phase (March 28-31 for Office and Commercial Space sectors), the event continues to strengthen its position as the world’s premier furniture exhibition platform.

Preparations are underway to welcome visitors from all over the world; free preregistration is available on the website www.ciff-gz.com where visitors can find all the necessary information to plan their trip to Guangzhou.

SOURCE China International Furniture Fair (Guangzhou)