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Save the date: Interzum (May 20-23) and the Conference on Tropical Forestry (May 22) in Cologne, Germany

The world's leading trade fair for furniture production and interior design Interzum will take place from  May 20-23, 2025 in Cologne, Germany.

Interzum is the world's leading trade fair for the furniture industry and interior design. It is here that trends and visions come to life, shaping the living spaces of tomorrow with modern materials, exceptional design, and exclusive innovations.

One of the main features of this trade fair is the highly international nature of the exhibitors. The fair not only connects local markets, but also promotes internationalization in the fields of furniture manufacturing and interior design.

Several ATIBT members are exhibiting at Interzum and ATIBT will be represented by its Technical Manager Paul Cuveillier.

On the sidelines of this trade fair, the Tropical Forestry Forum in the Congo Basin will take place on May 22 at the Cologne Zoo. Co-organized by ATIBT, FSC, WWF Germany, and Utrecht University, this meeting will bring together experts, politicians, scientists, economists, NGOs, and the media to discuss sustainable forest management, responsible supply chains, and the role of certification.

 

Tropical timber is particularly controversial in Germany, so this conference will aim to debunk myths using current data. The model of sustainable forest management in the Congo Basin and its role in biodiversity and the fight against climate change will be presented.

For practical information on how to attend this event, download the BROCHURE.