Press Release, September 5, 2025, New Delhi: The India Furniture Conclave, an initiative of the MATECIA Exhibition, has quickly emerged as one of India’s most important business conference for the furniture industry. It connects brands, manufacturers, designers, and policymakers to discuss opportunities, challenges, and innovations in the fast-evolving furniture, kitchens, wardrobes, hardware, and furnishings sector. It is today positioned as the premier knowledge and networking forum for the Indian furniture industry and market.
The 4th Edition – 2025
The 4th edition of India Furniture Conclave was held on 22nd August 2025 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, as part of the mega convergence of MATECIA Exhibition, THE WADE ASIA Architecture Event, and India Interior Retailing (IIR). The event drew 55,000+ visitors from India and abroad, creating one of the largest industry gatherings in South Asia.
Welcoming all the guests, Verticaa Dvivedi, Founder of THE WADE ASIA and Director of MATECIA Exhibition, shared:
“The furniture and interior industry of India is at the cusp of extraordinary growth. With rising aspirations, evolving lifestyles, and a booming real estate sector, there has never been a more exciting time for furniture, kitchens, wardrobes, hardware, and furnishings. Through India Furniture Conclave, we are committed to nurturing this ecosystem—bringing together brands, designers, and manufacturers to shape a strong, future-ready industry.”
Powered-by partner of India Furniture Conclave 2025 was DUROPLY. Founded in 1957, Duroply Industries Limited is one among India’s Top brand in plywood manufacturing known for its deep-dive innovation, unmatched craftsmanship & unparalleled customer service. Dippaman Samanta, Senior VP Sales, Duroply Industries Limited, presented an interesting overview of the brand before the leaders of the furniture industry of India.
Key Highlights of India Furniture Conclave 2025
The day was marked by a rich mix of panel discussions comprising of top brand leaders, showroom owners, well-known importers, exporters, furniture &interior designers, and more
- Rise of Brands
Speakers: Tanuj Choudhry (Homelane), Rahul Thakkar (Hettich), Vivek Agarwal (Maanvi Homes), Rakesh Khokhani (Nirvana Furniture)
Moderator: Pragath Dvivedi, Founder, India Furniture Conclave - Turnkey Interiors & Furniture – Future Needs & Solutions
Speakers: Rohit Chaudhury (AMU Design Studio), Dhruvin Patel (HOF Furniture), Satish K. Sharma (Featherlite), Alok Bansal (SPAN Furnishers & Atulya Lifestyle)
Moderator: Vikas Marwah (Motherwood) - Rethinking Materials & Components in Modular Furniture
Speakers: Amita Trehan (Bravura Design Solutions), H. S. Manikandan (Pidilite), Rajesh Alagh (Greenply MDF), Saurabh Jain (Decora Kitchens), Rohit Sharma (SALT Smart Kitchens) Moderator: Gopal Dwivedi (Livspace) - Decoding Luxury: DNA of Premium Furniture & Interiors
Speakers: Angad P. Puri (Avian Lifestyle), Mohammad Farhan (Farwood Industries), Samir Wheaton (Wheaton Design) Moderator: Verticaa Dvivedi - Opportunities in Global Disruption – Tariffs & Way Forward in Furniture
Speakers: Sanjay Garg (Sumitra Rajkripal Group), Armaan Siddiqui (Evergreen International), Gopi T (Woodtech), Amiet Barot (AFMT), Pradeep Kumar (Zeph Lifestyle) Moderator: Pragath Dvivedi
Top Architects, Designers & special guests at the Mega Event
Dr Kiran Bedi, Actor Randeep Hooda and Aurora Russi from Embassy of Italy graced the mega events along with Industry Stalwarts and eminent associations and trade bodies from furniture and panel industry, making the events even more special.
The larger platform of THE WADE ASIA brought together some of India’s most celebrated architects and designers, many of whom also attended the Conclave, further strengthening its stature. These included Ratan Batliboi, Qutub Mandviwala, Sunita Kohli, Raseel Gujral Ansal, Mandana Karimi, Payal Jain, Isheeta Thakral, Hartmut Wurster, Manish Banker, Hiren Patel, Gurjit Singh Matharoo, Vivek Singh Rathore and more. Their presence lent cross-disciplinary depth and credibility to the discussions.
Quote from the Founder
Reflecting on the 2025 edition, Pragath Dvivedi, Founder of India Furniture Conclave, said:
“I am delighted to see the depth of information, insights, and knowledge being discussed at the India Furniture Conclave. The dialogues here are shaping the future of Indian furniture. Our promise is to keep working towards supporting & building at least 50 strong nationwide furniture brands in the coming years.”
Ecosystem Synergy
By being held in synergy with MATECIA Exhibition and THE WADE ASIA Architecture Event, the Conclave gave participants direct access to 55,000+ visitors who come from more than 500 towns & cities of India. The visitors include channel partners architects, designers, OEMs, dealers, and international dignitaries, reaffirming its role as the definitive growth platform for the Indian furniture and interiors industry.
The Conclave is supported by Surfaces Reporter magazine and Furniture Design & Technology (FDT) magazine as Knowledge Partners, both of which have been consistently documenting the progress of India’s design, interiors, and furniture ecosystem.
Conclusion
The India Furniture Conclave 2025 cemented its position as the thought-leadership hub for India’s furniture industry, bringing unmatched value through dialogue on branding, modular solutions, luxury, and global disruptions. By bringing together furniture brands, interior designers, OEMs, hardware innovators, and furnishing specialists under one roof, India Furniture Conclave 2025 created an unbeatable ecosystem—bridging the business of furniture and interiors with specifiers and users.