Key industry Manufacturers, Wholesalers and Suppliers displayed 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 were Trade only. Features during the Fair included a Seminar Series, The Edge; design and innovation showcase, free daily workshops and new product category showcases.

A major feature of the Fair was 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 offers 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

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. Click here to register online.

Yes, you need to register to attend.  Registrations for the 2010 Fair will be open soon

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 early January 2010.  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 5 February 2010 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 on Friday 6 February 2009 only and they must 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 will be a range of special features to visit whilst at the Fair.  Refer below for features of the 2009 Fair

International Industry Seminar Series

Free Workshops

THE EDGE

Hotel + Hospitality

Eco Luxury

For further information on these fetures at the Fair click on any of the above links

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.

For detailed Travel & Accomodation options along with travel options to get to the venue visit the Travel & Accommodation page

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.

If you require a letter of invitation to support your application complete one of the forms below and return to Australian Exhibitions & Conferences Pty Ltd.

For a Visitor letter of invitation click here

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.

Also look out for:

FURNITEX 
16 - 19 July 2009
Melbourne Exhibition Centre, Southbank
www.furnitex.com.au

DECORATION + DESIGN Melbourne
16 - 19 July 2009
Melbourne Exhibition Centre, Southbank
www.decorationdesign.com.au

DECORATION + DESIGN SYDNEY
10 - 12 February 2010
Sydney Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour
www.decorationdesign.com.au