interzum Bogotá 2026 puts Latin America on the furniture and wood industry map

By AI, Created 4:31 PM UTC, May 18, 2026, /AGP/ – interzum Bogotá returns May 12-15, 2026, at Corferias with nearly 200 exhibitors from 19 countries and more than 14,000 expected professional visitors. The fair aims to link Latin America and the Caribbean with global markets in furniture, wood, interior design and manufacturing while spotlighting sustainability, investment and innovation.

Why it matters: - interzum Bogotá 2026 is the only event of its kind in Latin America and the Caribbean within the global interzum network. - The fair is designed to connect regional companies with international buyers, investors, designers and industry experts. - The event puts forestry, wood processing and furniture manufacturing in the spotlight as sustainability and bioeconomy gain importance.

What happened: - interzum Bogotá will hold its 17th edition from May 12 to 15, 2026, at Corferias in Bogotá. - Nearly 200 exhibitors from 19 countries will participate. - More than 14,000 professional visitors are expected. - The event spans Europe, Latin America and Asia through the broader interzum network. - Angélica Garzón, project manager at Koelnmesse, said interzum Bogotá connects Latin America and the Caribbean with leading global markets and supports the exchange of knowledge, investment and industry trends.

The details: - Colombia has nearly 60 million hectares of natural forests, according to IDEAM. - That forest base is framed as an opportunity for a forest-based bioeconomy and wood-related value chains. - The academic and technical agenda will include institutional stakeholders, experts and companies from Chile, Spain and Peru, plus international cooperation and development organizations. - The Wood and Furniture Forum, developed with FEDEMADERAS, will bring together groups such as ProChile, PROMPERÚ and ProColombia. - Forum topics will include sector internationalization, foreign trade and market integration. - The forum will also cover forest investment, certification, sustainable construction, bioeconomy and international trade. - For the third consecutive edition, Colombia’s Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development and WWF will host dialogues on the Intersectoral Pact for Legal Wood and community-based sustainable forest management. - The agenda will include the Forest Stewardship Council, GIZ Colombia, CAMACOL, FEDEMADERAS, Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira and Universidad Distrital. - Gabriela Penner, forestry investment officer at Dutch development bank FMO, will speak on investment opportunities in emerging forestry markets. - Wood Talks will cover productive transformation, wood drying, CLT construction, circular economy and new industry opportunities. - Tree Tasting will offer an immersive, sensory experience connecting design, materiality and nature. - Smart Talks will feature speakers including David Cámara Navarro, Martín Mendoza, Tatiana Trusendi and Mauricio Pieschacón. - Those sessions will focus on design, materiality, well-being, circular economy, hospitality and project development. - The Creation and Innovation Center, developed with SENA, will offer workshops, training sessions and do-it-yourself formats. - The CCI will showcase tools and applications including SENA’s AI-based rendering method, Cortecloud, CANTISA edge banding solutions, Artecola’s “Adhesives in Action,” Mamá Carpintera representing Hettich, and Jhonny Grajales on wood construction systems. - The event will also include a business matchmaking round for pre-validated buyers and exhibitors. - Ana Garibello, project manager at Corferias, said the fair is meant to generate real value through business opportunities and applied knowledge.

Between the lines: - Bogotá is being positioned as a regional hub for knowledge transfer, technology exchange and cross-border dealmaking. - The programming shows a push to link policy, sustainability and industrial growth rather than treating them as separate conversations. - The mix of forums, technical talks and matchmaking suggests the fair is built to support both long-term industry development and near-term commercial outcomes.

What’s next: - Organizers will bring together exhibitors, buyers and speakers in Bogotá in May 2026. - The business matchmaking sessions are expected to help form new regional and international partnerships. - The broader goal is to deepen Latin America and the Caribbean’s role in global furniture, wood and interior design supply chains. - The event is expected to reinforce Bogotá’s role as a key node in the sector’s international network.