Furnitex is host to a range of special events throughout the Fair, designed to inform, entertain and educated visitors. Details about the 2009 features will be announced closer to the fair, but expect to see...
DECORATION + DESIGN Melbourne
Co-located with FURNITEX at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre DECORATION + DESIGN Melbourne is an exclusive soft furnishings, fabrics and interior products Trade Fair, attracting key buyers and decision makers in the interiors industry. Find out more www.decorationdesign.com.au
Furnitex International Industry Seminar Series
6 inspirational seminars about key topics for the design industry were presented by international experts. Click here to find out more
Furnitex Gala Dinner & Industry Awards
Premier industry event, offering an excellent networking opportunity in a relaxed, entertaining environment. The evening includes industry awards in the following categories; Dining Furniture, Lounge Furniture, Outdoor Furniture, Occasional Furniture, A Bedding Ensemble, Bedroom Furniture & Joyce Manufacturer of the Year.
The Australian New Product Parade
This is a unique opportunity to see what Australia has to offer. Featuring 100s of new products from Australian manufacturers never before seen on the retail floor, the Australian New Product Parade is the Central hub of Furnitex. A new feature of the Australian New Product Parade is the Australian Manufacturers Gallery, which showcases hero pieces from industry leaders.
VIVID – Vibrant Visions in Design
Professional, Commercial and Student Product Designer Showcase. VIVID is a design initiative to foster the development of Australian furniture designers’ and to increase the opportunities to expose designer talent to the Australian and International furniture industry. Situated in a centrally located showcase at FURNITEX, VIVID is unquestionably a major visitor attraction at the Fair. Click here to find out more
Hot Half Hours - FREE Workshops
Presented by the Australian Retailers Association, the Free Hot Half Hour training sessions are designed to increase profits in your retail business. The three day program offers a sequenced flow of ˝ hour training sessions, divided into two subject areas of Retail Sales and Service and Managing Retail Options.
Sessions are presented by key industry figures and cover ten topics including: buying profitably, planning your store layout to maximise sales, the value of building relationships with customers and recruiting the right team. Further details on the free workshops will be released closer to the Fair
State of Design Festival
Furnitex has become a key satellite event for the State of Design Festival, incorporating more than 30 design events in & around Melbourne and regional Victoria. Find out more |
