New Delhi, Delhi, 21st of August, 2026 : India’s premier building materials and interiors exhibition, MATECIA Exhibition (Materials & Products for Construction, Interiors & Architecture), was formally inaugurated today at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, marking the opening of its 7th edition. Held concurrently with the 11th Edition of THE WADE ASIA, India Furniture Conclave (IFC) and the Material Technology Conference (MTC), the event is being held from 20 to 23 August 2026.
The inaugural ceremony was graced by Aman Gupta, Co-founder, boAt and Founder & CEO, OFF/BEAT; Rajesh Mittal, President, FIPPI and CMD, Greenply Industries Ltd.; and Surinder Arora, President, ILMA and MD, Virgo Laminates Ltd., as Chief Guests, while N.K. Agarwal, Patron FIPPI and Chairperson, Action Tesa Group and Nandita Das, Filmmaker, Actor and Producer; attended as the Guest of Honour. The opening brought together leading voices from the architecture, design, building materials and interiors sectors, setting the tone for four days of business, design, innovation and knowledge exchange.
Speaking at the inauguration, Aman Gupta, Co-founder, boAt and Founder & CEO: OFF/BEAT, said, “India’s business and exhibition ecosystem has evolved significantly over the years. Earlier, professionals would often travel to international trade fairs in markets such as Singapore and Las Vegas to experience platforms of this scale and quality. Today, exhibitions like MATECIA demonstrate that India is capable of creating and hosting platforms that meet global standards. The scale, professionalism and breadth of participation here reflect the growing maturity of India’s industry ecosystem and its ability to bring businesses, professionals and ideas together on a world-class platform. This is an important step towards strengthening India as a destination for business, innovation and industry engagement.”
The 2026 National Edition brings together 350+ exhibitors including Ambiply, Greenply Industries Limited and CenturyPly amongst others, and is expected to attract 50,000+ trade visitors from 600+ towns and cities and 14+ countries, creating a vibrant platform for the architecture, design and building ecosystem. The event will feature 100+ leading architects and design jury members, 200+ finalist presentations and 100+ speakers across the combined conference programme.
It will bring together architects, interior designers, dealers, distributors, retailers, manufacturers, suppliers, builders, OEMs, consultants, procurement professionals and design enthusiasts, offering a comprehensive platform for industry engagement, knowledge exchange and business opportunities.
The exhibition showcases a wide range of categories across interior and architecture products, furniture, cladding, flooring, laminates, cement boards, plywood and wood panels, decorative highlighters, veneers, surfaces, louvers, doors and windows, kitchens, wardrobes, hardware, machinery and allied products. The breadth of categories positions MATECIA as a business and sourcing platform connecting manufacturers and brands directly with the professional community influencing material selection and project execution.
Verticaa Dvivedi, Director of MATECIA Exhibition and Founder of THE WADE ASIA Architecture Event said, “The Delhi edition marks an important milestone for MATECIA, bringing the material, architecture, furniture and design communities together at a national scale. As the industry evolves beyond traditional product displays, there is a growing need for deeper engagement, knowledge exchange and new opportunities across the value chain. MATECIA responds to this shift by creating a space where architects, designers, brands and businesses can discover innovation, explore emerging trends and build valuable connections. This year, we are bigger, bolder and more impactful than ever, helping shape what comes next for the industry.”
Together, MATECIA and THE WADE ASIA bring the business and design communities together, connecting leading material and product brands with architects, interior designers, dealers, distributors, retailers and other decision-makers shaping India’s built environment. Through their exhibitions, architecture and design initiatives, knowledge sessions and business platforms, the events create opportunities for product discovery, industry dialogue, networking and business engagement across the value chain.
Emphasising the business opportunity created by the platform, Pragath Dvivedi, Director, MATECIA Exhibition, said, “The building materials and interiors industry is evolving rapidly, driven by new consumer expectations, changing design preferences and a growing emphasis on product innovation. MATECIA brings together the different parts of this value chain on one platform, allowing brands to meet markets directly and enabling dealers, distributors, architects and designers to discover what is emerging across categories. Our focus with the National Edition is to strengthen these business connections and create opportunities that continue beyond the four days of the exhibition.”
A major highlight of the National Edition is its co-location with THE WADE ASIA Architecture Event, bringing together leading architects and interior designers from across India. The guest roster includes Ar. Reza Kabul, Ar. Alan Abraham, Ar. Rahul Bansal, Ar. Tanmay Tathagat, Ar. Charanjit Singh Shah, Ar. Puran Kumar, Ar. Vaibhav Dimri, Ar. Sanjay Singh, Ar. Sabeena Khanna, Ar. Sonali Bhagwati, Ar. Arpan Shah, Ar. Milind Pai, Ar. Sidhartha Talwar and Ar. Anupam Bansal, among others.
Adding an international perspective, Dr. Ning Huo, Executive Principal, AEDAS, Singapore, will deliver the keynote address. The architecture and design programme spans residential, commercial, hospitality, healthcare, public buildings and sustainable design, alongside the WADE ArchiDesign National Competition, which recognises excellence across architecture and interior design categories.
The event will feature the WADE ASIA Architecture Event, bringing together leading voices from India’s architecture and design community, alongside the WADE ASIA SheDesigns National Competition and Live Jury Presentations, with 4,000+ entries across 18+ categories and 200+ shortlisted projects presented live to a jury of leading architects and design experts. The programme will also include curated Networking Events designed to foster meaningful connections and collaborations, the Materials Adda and Design Galore Innovation Zone featuring brands, new product launches, and live demonstrations and the concurrent event MATECIA Exhibition with the India Interior Retailing (IIR) Conference and India Furniture Conclave . The event will culminate in the WADE Awards, celebrating excellence, innovation and impact across architecture and design.
With its national participation and diverse programme, MATECIA 2026 strengthens Delhi’s position as a key meeting ground for India’s architecture, interiors and building materials industry, connecting brands and manufacturers with architects, designers, retailers, dealers and other professionals shaping the built environment.
About MATECIA EXHIBITION
MATECIA is India’s premier building materials and interiors business platform, connecting manufacturers, brands and exhibitors with architects, interior designers, dealers, distributors, retailers, builders, developers, OEMs, consultants, procurement professionals and other stakeholders across the built environment.
A flagship initiative of Bigsea Marcom India Pvt. Ltd., MATECIA is backed by 25 years of industry experience and supported by knowledge platforms including SURFACES REPORTER, PLY REPORTER and Furniture Design & Technology. MATECIA brings together architecture and interior products, furniture, materials, surfaces, hardware and allied categories on a common business platform.
The MATECIA National Edition 2026 is being held from 20–23 August 2026 at Yashobhoomi (IICC), Dwarka, New Delhi.
For more information: www.matecia.com
About THE WADE ASIA
THE WADE ASIA is one of India’s leading architecture and design platforms and the country’s largest platform dedicated to women in architecture and design. It brings together architects, interior designers, design professionals, brands and industry stakeholders to celebrate creativity, innovation and excellence while creating meaningful opportunities for business, knowledge exchange and collaboration.
More than an awards or recognition platform, THE WADE ASIA is an ecosystem that connects the design community with the businesses, materials and products shaping the built environment. Through its architecture events, competitions, networking platforms and knowledge initiatives, it works to bridge the gap between designers and the wider building, interiors and real estate industries, while promoting greater visibility and participation for women in design.
THE WADE ASIA is built around the convergence of creativity, commerce and change, creating platforms that support professional growth, industry dialogue, inclusion and excellence across the architecture and design ecosystem.
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