The 28th edition of DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR will open its doors next week, from May 27 to 29, at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC – Hongqiao) in Shanghai. The event is set to deliver another key edition for the global carpet and flooring industry, bringing together players from around the world for three days of business exchange, innovation, and market engagement.
As Asia strengthens its position at the center of global manufacturing, design, and consumption trends, DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR 2026 comes at a pivotal moment for the industry. Amid shifting trade flows, rising sustainability expectations, and rapid technological change, the show will offer a focused platform for companies seeking partnerships, market insights, and growth opportunities across mature and emerging markets.
“In today’s environment, where global supply chains are being reshaped and demand patterns are evolving rapidly, the need for a trusted international platform is stronger than ever.” said Edwin Tan, CEO of GLOBUS Events, co-organizer of the show. “DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR continues to serve as a meeting point where industry players can explore opportunities, build resilient partnerships, and better understand market direction.”
In 2025, the show welcomed 83,056 visitors from 124 countries – the highest number of participating nations since the event’s inception. International attendance continued its strong growth trajectory, reaching 18,121 overseas visitors. The visitor pre-registration figures to date show a similar trend for this year, reinforcing DOMOTEX asia’s expanding global footprint, as well as China’s and Asia’s enduring role as hubs for flooring innovation and sourcing.
A global platform of leading brands and innovation
Leading Chinese and international brands continue to place their trust in the event. More than 1,500 exhibitors will showcase their latest products and technologies across 210,000 square meters and seven halls. The carpet sector – at the core of DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR – will occupy two dedicated halls. Hard flooring, the largest segment, will span four halls, while FLOORTECH Asia will showcase advanced production technologies in a dedicated hall, highlighting innovations across the entire flooring value chain, from materials and design to machinery and application.
The full exhibitor list is available at: https://online.dacf.cn/en/showroom-2026
Growing international visitation and curated buyer programs
International participation remains a defining feature of the show. Each year, the event attracts a growing number of visitors from East Asia, Southeast Asia, Oceania, Europe, South America, and emerging markets worldwide, reflecting the increasingly interconnected nature of the global flooring supply chain.
The 2026 edition is expected to further strengthen this international reach through curated buyer programs and delegation activities designed to connect decision-makers more efficiently with relevant suppliers and solutions. A key highlight will be the participation of nearly 250 selected buyers in the show’s Buyer Club hosted buyer program, including individually selected buyers and delegation groups organized in partnership with industry associations and media such as the Australasian Timber Flooring Association (ATFA), Italy’s Federparquet, the Malaysian Interior Industry Partners Association (MIIPA), and others. These curated groups will take part in guided tours, matchmaking programs, and targeted business meetings aimed at fostering meaningful connections and accelerating commercial opportunities across the industry.
An educational and information exchange platform
DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR is focused also on being a reference point for education, information, and knowledge exchange within the flooring industry in Asia. As part of the broader Build Asia ecosystem, it will feature a dynamic program of forums, exhibitions, and knowledge-sharing events spanning architecture, interior design, construction, and materials innovation.
Asia Flooring Talks
This half-day, English-language workshop will take place on the second day of the show, offering insights into the latest statistics, trends, and consumer preferences across Asia’s largest flooring markets. Through presentations and panel discussions, 15 international industry experts, representing leading flooring companies, associations, and media will share perspectives on regional Asian market developments, manufacturing innovation, interior design trends, and other key industry topics.
Sense-It! Design and Sensory Economy Summit – by cadex
For years, cadex has served as a premier platform within DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR, fostering cross-industry collaboration for the contract, design, and architecture community. This year’s summit, “Sense It! Design and Sensory Economy,” will take place on the opening day of the show, bringing together Chinese and international experts in architecture and interior design to explore how sensory economy principles can be integrated into design, supported by real-world case studies and success stories.
Carpet Island by Red Note
Red Note Carpet Inspiration Island, targeting carpet brands, home designers, distributors and industry influencers, will provide an in-depth analysis of Red Note’s curator operation system and viral content strategies for carpet influencers. The initiative will establish a comprehensive pathway integrating trend forecasting, content creation, curator-led distribution and closed-loop transactions.
Hospital Construction & Industry Integration Forum
In response to the implementation of the Healthy China strategy and the need for stronger integration across medical care, elderly care, and construction sectors, this forum will bring together stakeholders from government, industry, academia, research, and application sectors. It aims to establish an efficient cross-disciplinary collaboration platform, address the core needs of integrated medical and elderly care development, and support the high-quality growth of the industry.
The full list of events taking place during DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR 2026 can be found at https://www.domotexasiachinafloor.com/events/
