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Mark your calendars for three trade mission opportunities available early in the new year for IDC members – IDC Trade Mission to Belgium, the Malaysian International Furniture Fair, and the Indonesia International Furniture Expo.

IDC trade missions are funded by international trade agencies and often sponsored in part by manufacturers and suppliers in host countries. In most cases, all or most of the expenses are covered for participating IDC members of the association.

Submit your application for an exciting opportunity to explore business ventures and forge new partnerships with interior designers and manufacturers across the globe.

Canadian Buyers Week – Brussels + Antwerp, Belgium | Feb. 10 – 14, 2024.

IDC invites members to apply to attend the Trade Mission to Belgium: Canadian Buyers Week in Brussels and Antwerp.

This trade mission is organized in collaboration with IDC-Home, Belgian landscape architects and retailers, Flanders Investment and Trade, and BelgoFurn, a division of Fedustria, the Belgian Furniture Manufacturers Association.

Delegates will get insight into contemporary trends and traditions in Belgian furniture manufacturing, furniture for commercial and residential use, current Belgian design trends, as well as guided tours of Belgian architecture.

For more information visit: idcanada.org/attend-idcs-trade-mission-to-belgium-with-idc-home/ 

Submissions are now closed.

Malaysian International Furniture Fair (MIFF) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | March 1 – 3, 2025.

Since its inception in 1995, MIFF has created fantastic business and networking opportunities for hundreds of thousands of participants. Every year, quality exhibitors and buyers from all over the world converge on this global stage.

MIFF’s commitment to professionalism, innovation, and dynamism is backed by a dedicated team of bright individuals; it is no wonder MIFF is always a sought-after destination and the ideal business platform for trade professionals.

For more information visit: idcanada.org/event/idc-trade-mission-to-miff-2025/ 

Submissions are now closed.

Indonesia International Furniture Expo (IFEX) Jakarta, Indonesia | March 6 – 9, 2025

IFEX 2025 marks the show’s 10th edition. As the largest and finest furniture and craft exhibition in Indonesia, IFEX presents infinite innovation, inspiration, and creativity.

Having a crucial role in directly connecting Indonesia’s local furniture and craft companies with buyers from around the world, IFEX continues to be the platform for the perfect momentum of local manufacturers displaying their wide range of products to global buyers.

For more information, visit: https://ifexindonesia.com/

Submit your application by Jan. 3, 2025.

For more information on IDC trade missions, upcoming deadlines for submissions, or questions about the application process, please contact communications@idcanada.org.