Key industry Manufacturers, Wholesalers and Suppliers will be displaying the best of Australian Furniture and Furnishings as well as the latest international designs for 3 days from the 4 - 6 February 2009. The 3 days are Trade only. Features during the Fair include a Seminar Series, The Edge; design and innovation showcase, free daily workshops and new product category showcases.

A major feature of the Fair is DECORATION + DESIGN Sydney which is an exclusive Trade Fair for the Australian Soft Furnishing and Interior Products industries. Specifically created to attract key buyers and decision makers in this industry, DECORATION + DESIGN Sydney will offer the industry an unparalleled showcase of forthcoming trends to the Australian and New Zealand markets. For more information on Decoration + Design Sydney visit www.decorationdesign.com.au

Also look out for:

FURNITEX 
17 - 20 July 2008
Melbourne Exhibition Centre, Southbank
www.furnitex.com.au

DECORATION + DESIGN Melbourne
17 - 20 July 2008
Melbourne Exhibition Centre, Southbank
www.decorationdesign.com.au

DECORATION + DESIGN Sydney
4 - 6 February 2009
Sydney Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour
www.decorationdesign.com.au

Wednesday	4 February 2009	9am – 5pm	Trade Only
Thursday	5 February 2009	9am – 5pm	Trade Only
Friday	6 February 2009	9am – 4pm	Trade Only

Admission is strictly restricted to professional persons working within the furniture, furnishings or related industries. Business identification may be requested upon entry.

Once registered as a bone fide trade visitor, attendance is free.

Yes you may register online by clicking here

All Visitors must be registered to attend.

If you register online - you will receive an emailed confirmation that gives you a summary of your registered details as well as your registration identification number. Your Visitor Access Card will be mailed to you before the Fair.

If you fax us your registration – your registration will be processed and your Visitor Access Card mailed to you before the Fair.

Visitor Access Cards will be mailed from mid January 2009.  If you do not receive you Visitor Access Card before the Fair, you can collect it from the onsite registration desk located near the entrance to the Fair. 

All visitors must carry trade identification to guarantee entry to the Fair.

Yes, if you need to check or update what details have been registered please telephone the Organiser's Australian Exhibitions & Conferences on 03 9654 7773.

Your registration can also be altered onsite at the registration desk at the entrance to the fair.

If you register prior to 1 February 2009 your Visitor Access Card will be mailed to you, otherwise you can collect the card up at the onsite registration desk when you arrive at the Fair.

If your card contains incorrect information bring it along to the registration desk at the entrance to the Fair where the operators can print a new card for you on the spot at no cost.

Registered visitors may obtain replacement cards at the registration desk without filling out another registration form. You will already be on our database. Just bring business identification with you.

Yes, trade visitor registrations are welcome at the onsite registration counter at the entrance to the Fair. We recommend pre-registrations so that you can avoid any queues. All onsite registrations will require business identification.

Relevant identification includes: business card, letterhead or company documentation containing your company ABN. You may also be asked for personal identification such as a drivers licence to substantiate your identification.

Students enrolled in a furniture/design/interior/architecture at a tertiary level or registered apprentices may attend the Fair if they have the appropriate student identity card. Students do not need to register and will receive a special student pass from the onsite registration desk when they present their Student ID.

This is a business event and entry is restricted to trade only. Children under 16 may attend free of charge if accompanied by an adult at all times.

No these facilities are not available at the venue

Yes there are a range of special events put on to inform you whilst visiting the Fair, which will be announced closer to the fair. 

Features of the 2008 Australian International Furniture Fair included;

Industry Seminar Series
Click here  for more information on the 2008 International Seminar Series.

Update 08 Free Workshops
Click here for more information on free workshops that were held at the fair

The Edge
Featured a showcase of new talent emerging from the world of design in Australia. As well as established names a third of the 40+ designers were students, so you were guaranteed a sneak preview of the big names of the future. To find out more Click Here

Hospitality + Resort Living
Featured 6 rooms settings with the latest hospitality & resort furniture

The Australian International Furniture Fair is being held at the Sydney Exhibition Centre, Halls 2, 3 & 4, Darling Drive, Darling Harbour. This venue is centrally located less than 5 minutes from the Sydney central business district, in close proximity to the airport and well served by public transport.

Click here to download detailed location map.

Yes. Special hotel rates and domestic airfares will be available for Visitors and Exhibitors to the Australian International Furniture Fair. For all travel and accommodation options visit www.lido.com.au .

Most International visitors to Australia will require a Visa to enter the country. For Government details on Visas visit Australian Government Immigration site www.immi.gov.au. Remember if you need to make a Visa Application make sure you do so well in advance as there is usually a processing period involved.

There will be 250+ exhibitors from Australia and overseas showcasing the latest furniture and furnishing products.

Click here to see a full list of 2008 Exhibitors

Contact Australian Exhibitions & Conferences on 03 9654 7773 or furniture@aec.net.au to discuss available options.

The Organiser of this Trade Fair is Australian Exhibitions & Conferences Pty Ltd in conjunction with Furnishing Events Pty Ltd and the Furnishing Industry Association of Australia (Management Services) Ltd.