The Indonesia International Furniture Expo (IFEX) 2024, organized by the Association of Indonesian Furniture and Craft Industries (HIMKI) in collaboration with Dyandra Promosindo, is set to take place for the 9th time. Scheduled from February 29 to March 3, 2024, at JIExpo, Kemayoran, Jakarta, the theme for this edition is "Reflection on Culture, Experiencing the Comfort, Adapting to Sustainability, and Leading the Innovation (RELA)." Abdul Sobur, the Chairman of HIMKI, expresses confidence in the future growth of Indonesia's furniture and craft industry, citing the local products' advantages in terms of creative and authentic designs, sustainable production, and utilizing natural resources unique to Indonesia. IFEX, being in its 9th year, serves as a platform for local manufacturers to directly connect with buyers globally, facilitating trade interactions. IFEX 2024, spanning across the entire halls of JIExpo Kemayoran and the Gambir Expo area, covering a total area of 65,000 square meters, underscores a commitment to showcasing diverse and high-quality goods. The event will exhibit furniture, crafts, designs, and art inspired by Indonesia's natural resources and meeting international standards. More than 500 participating companies, including those embracing sustainability, will display over 1,000 products with various raw materials such as wood, rattan, bamboo, leather, fabrics, art and craft, and pottery.
The expo positions itself as a pivotal platform for local manufacturers to showcase their products globally, aiming to contribute to the increase in export value in 2024. IFEX 2024 goes beyond displaying a variety of Indonesian furniture and crafts; it fosters Indonesian hospitality through events like IFEX Buyers & Exhibition Nite, providing networking opportunities for exhibitors and buyers. In addition, IFEX Seminar aims to educate visitors, exhibitors, and stakeholders. The event includes the Best Booth Awarding program to appreciate outstanding exhibitors. Dyandra Promosindo, the organizer, is preparing supportive facilities for attending buyers. Daswar Marpaung, President Director of Dyandra Promosindo, underscores their commitment to supporting the furniture and craft industry by providing various supporting facilities for local and international buyers. IFEX 2024 targets the attendance of both local and international buyers, with 68 countries already registered as buyers, including Indonesia, India, the United States, Australia, China, the United Kingdom, France, Singapore, Korea, Germany, the Netherlands, Malaysia, and more. The expo strives to fortify Indonesia's global presence in the furniture and craft sector.
