International Hardware Fair, Answer The Needs Of Interior Design And Furniture For More Aesthetic Rooms

IFMAC & WOODMAC Indonesia (Adel / VOI)

JAKARTA - interior design is not just a matter of room aesthetics. interior designs include material selection, technology utilization, to how furniture can provide comfort as well as reflect lifestyle. Global trends show modern interiors moving in a more functional, environmentally friendly and integrated direction with technology.

To answer this need, the world of interior and furniture design has again received the spotlight with the opening of three large-scale international exhibitions at the Jakarta International Expo (JIExpo) Kemayoran, namely Interzum Jakarta, International Hardware Fair (IHF) Indonesia, and IFMAC & WOODMAC.

This event lasted for four days, September 24, 2025. Industry players and design lovers can explore innovations of materials, furniture, production technology, to global interior trends in one visit.

Carrying the concept of 'one ticket, three exhibitions', this event presents more than 400 exhibitors from 15 countries. Their presence opens up opportunities for cross-sector networks as well as shows how the furniture, woodworking, hardware and interior design industries develop towards a more innovative, efficient, and sustainable direction.

This year's exhibition is not just showing products, but also providing an inspiring experience. Material and furniture innovation is at the center of attention, accompanied by increasingly relevant environmentally friendly interior trends. Automation and digitization-based production of woodwork technology is also exhibited, presenting new efficiency for industry.

In addition, a series of programs such as hosting buyers, business matching, industry talks, Re:Create Stage, and Material Library provide exclusive opportunities for professionals to exchange ideas, expand networks, and gain direct insight into the latest design trends.

"The debut of this joint exhibition is the largest integrated platform ever held in Indonesia for the furniture production industry, interior design, hardware, and woodworking," said Mathias Kuepper, Managing Director & Vice President of Asia-Pacific Koelnmesse in his opening remarks at JIEXPO Kemayoran from his official statement.

"This year we welcome around 400 exhibitors in an area of almost 20,000 m2, and target 15,000 professional visitors from Indonesia and Asia Pacific. More than just numbers, this reflects the energy and ambition of the industry moving forward together," he continued.

Meanwhile, Yuke Sri Rahayu, Deputy for Creative Economy and Design of the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy emphasized Indonesia's readiness to become a center for export of furniture as well as innovation in Asia.

"This exhibition is the largest in Indonesia for the woodworking sector, furniture manufacturing, supply interior, and hardware, as well as being the gateway to the global market." he said.

This exhibition also received support from various creative industry associations, including the Indonesian Interior Designer Association (HDII), the Asia-Pacific Space Designers Association (APSDA), and the Indonesian Furniture Designer Association (HDMI). This support strengthens the relevance of events with national priorities as well as expanding collaboration at the regional level.

This year's series of events is designed to be a comprehensive experience, ranging from the discovery of new materials, interior design inspiration, to business collaboration opportunities. With free registration through official websites, visitors can enjoy full access to the entire exhibition area with only one ticket.

As an event that brings together creativity, technology, and lifestyle, this exhibition is not only a storefront of industrial innovation, but also an inspirational space for anyone who wants to understand the new direction of interior and furniture design in Southeast Asia.