On 4 and 5 June 2026, Bergamo will once again become a meeting point for architects, interior designers, material specialists, manufacturers and design professionals with the return of interzum forum italy.
More than a trade fair, the event has evolved into a curated platform for conversations around contemporary living, material innovation and the future of interiors. Across two days of talks, exhibitions and networking, visitors will explore how contemporary interiors are being shaped by new materials, technologies and evolving lifestyles.
From yacht interiors and sustainable materials to smart furniture systems and surface technologies, interzum forum italy 2026 offers a focused yet international perspective on the transformations currently redefining the industry.
A broader perspective on contemporary interiors
This year’s programme reflects a broader vision of interior design: one that moves beyond traditional furniture categories and embraces hybrid spaces, flexible lifestyles and cross-industry innovation.
The congress programme, developed together with institutions, universities, research centres and exhibiting companies, will address some of the most relevant B2B topics shaping the sector today: material innovation, ecodesign, circularity, digital manufacturing, AI-driven processes and evolving supply chains.
These conversations will unfold across two main stages: the Trend Stage and the Surface in Motion Italia Area, creating a dynamic environment where design culture, production and technology intersect.
The result is a format that combines the dynamism of a trade exhibition with the depth of an international design forum.
The conversations shaping future interiors
Among the most compelling aspects of interzum forum italy 2026 is the quality and diversity of its talks programme.
Several conversations will focus on how interior design is evolving across sectors traditionally considered separate. Hospitality, residential living, transportation and marine design increasingly share the same languages, materials and expectations around comfort, flexibility and experience.
- One of the highlights for visitors interested in premium, marine and transport interiors will be “A New Aesthetic for Yachts and Superyachts” (4 June, 5:00 PM): a discussion exploring how onboard spaces are moving closer to contemporary residential and hospitality design.
- The following day, “Materials and Systems at Water Level” (5 June, 3:00 PM) will focus on next-generation surfaces, finishes and technical solutions for yacht interiors, combining aesthetics, durability and lightweight performance.
These conversations reflect a wider transformation currently shaping luxury interiors and onboard lifestyles. Read more in our dedicated editorial.
The programme also includes talks dedicated to computational design, ecodesign regulation, circular materials, recreational vehicle interiors, hybrid kitchen architecture and smart furniture systems for connected buildings. These talks offer a clear snapshot of how interiors are becoming increasingly fluid, technological and experience-driven.
Surface in Motion Italia and the growing culture of materials
One of the major additions to the 2026 edition is the integration of Surface in Motion Italia, the conference platform dedicated to decorative surfaces and wood-based materials.
Integrated within interzum forum italy’s Materials & Nature section, the initiative expands the event’s focus on CMF culture, sensory materials and advanced surface technologies.
Across two days of talks, international speakers and industry specialists will discuss topics ranging from emotional surfaces and colour strategies to circular materials, decorative printing and next-generation finishing technologies.
For architects, interior designers and material specialists, Surface in Motion Italia represents an important opportunity to understand how finishes and surfaces are increasingly shaping the identity and perception of contemporary spaces.
Read more in our dedicated article.
Beyond the fair: Bergamo as an architectural experience
Among the most distinctive initiatives of the 2026 edition is Bergamo & interzum forum italy Experience, developed in collaboration with the Foundation of the Order of Architects PPC of Milan.
Designed as an architectural itinerary combined with a guided fair visit, the initiative transforms the event into a broader cultural and urban experience.
Participants will explore significant examples of Bergamo architecture spanning from Rationalism to post-war experimentation and large-scale residential projects from the 1970s, before continuing with a curated visit to interzum forum italy.
The experience includes guided tours, networking opportunities and professional training credits, reinforcing the event’s growing role as a platform for design culture and professional exchange.
Planning your visit to Bergamo
interzum forum italy takes place at Fiera di Bergamo, strategically connected to major transport infrastructures and easily accessible from both Italy and abroad.
To facilitate attendance, the event provides several free shuttle services from Bergamo and Milan, but also from other cities including Padua, Verona, Treviso, Cremona, Piacenza and Modena (via Proviaggiarchitettura).
Visitors can also access dedicated hotel agreements located close to the exhibition venue, making the two-day experience more convenient and efficient.
Visitors will also benefit from the close connection with Xylexpo 2026, taking place just days apart and expanding the focus on technologies, materials and manufacturing across the wood-furniture supply chain.
> Register free for interzum forum italy 2026 and plan your visit to Bergamo on 4-5 June
With its combination of curated talks, material innovation, architectural culture and cross-industry perspectives, interzum forum italy 2026 confirms its role as a growing platform for dialogue across design, materials and interior innovation.
For architects, interior designers, yacht and hospitality professionals, manufacturers and specification specialists, the event offers two days of insight, inspiration and high-level networking in one of Italy’s most accessible design hubs.
