​​MATECIA 2026 Inaugurated in Delhi, Bringing India’s Building Materials, Architecture and Interior Design Ecosystem Together at Yashobhoomi

New Delhi, Aug 20: India’s premier building materials and interiors exhibition, MATECIA Exhibition, 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 and the Material Technology Conference, 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  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.