Order and security must function in peace, crisis and war. To meet the growing need for cooperation and preparedness, SKYDD 2026, is expanding with Totalförsvarsmässan – a brand new parallel fair focused on total defense and civil-military cooperation.
After last year's success which attracted over 52,000 visitors from 59 different countries, interest was high from Europe's major cities. But now it's confirmed that DreamHack will return to Stockholm in November. “We aim to be bigger than the music festivals,” says Kalle Pilfalk, Director DreamHack Festivals at ESL FACEIT Group (EFG).
The 88th edition of the boat show Allt för Sjön has recently concluded. Over the course of two long weekends, spanning a total of eight days, thousands of visitors gathered to celebrate the joy of life on the water. With a new inclusive concept and a broader audience, the exhibition strengthens its position as the leading meeting place in the Nordics for everyone who loves water and boating.
With an energizing mix of exhibitors, exhibitions, talks, and creative installations, Stockholm Furniture Fair 2025 reaffirmed its role as a driving force in the Scandinavian design industry and a platform for design culture.
This year’s edition of Stockholm Furniture Fair presents a remarkable lineup of exhibitors, talks and cutting-edge installations, offering visitors new perspectives on design and architecture. With a carefully curated programme that merges commerce with culture, the fair serves as platform where innovative ideas are tested and relevant themes are explored.
When this year's first Formex came to a close, words like "festive atmosphere," "optimism," and "sales records" were buzzing among exhibitors and visitors. A weekend that offered many new initiatives, new exhibitors, and enthusiastic visitors.
In a time when the boating industry faces challenges, Allt för Sjön, held In Stockholm at Stockholmsmässan in mars, demonstrates strong confidence in the trade fair medium as an invaluable platform for connecting with customers, industry colleagues, and boating enthusiasts.
As in 2023, the Nordic railway and tramway industry has found that Train & Rail is an excellent opportunity to hold meetings and present industry awards. Stockholmsmässan is the obvious meeting place for the industry.
Stockholm Furniture Fair 2025 will feature four thought-provoking exhibitions, each examining topical themes. Alexander Lervik delves into a philosophical exploration of light and colour, while Olsson Lyckefors offer a behind-the-scenes look at architectural creativity.
For the third year in a row, the Formex jury has selected a winner of the Formex Sustainability Award. This year, Tvåla & Tvaga won the prize for their thoughtful household soap, Skina.
Formex Design Talents is the competition for emerging designers who are not yet established, offering them the opportunity to meet the industry and showcase their products to buyers, producers, and the media. From these nominees, one submission is ultimately selected as the winner of 'Best in Show,' and today the winner, TAIL Living, was announced.
Älvsjö gård showcases experimental and limited-edition pieces by designers and makers moving between small-scale work and industrial design. The 2025 edition features participators such as David Taylor, Jonas Lutz, Jenny Nordberg and Simon Skinner.
When Formex opens its doors on January 17, sustainability will take up more space than ever before at the fair. The 250 square meter Café Conversation Piece in Hall A is entirely dedicated to sustainability issues and has been created by IMMA – Malin Jensen, Maria Lagerman, and Maria Soxbo – who were behind the exhibition Hållbart? at Formex last autumn.
On January 17, 2025, Formex takes a significant step by inviting the public to a unique trend evening for the first time in its history. On Friday evening, after the regular exhibition halls have closed, the entrance square will open for Public Hours.
In 2024, Stockholmsmässan has solidified its position as a leading meeting place with 114 events, including major international congresses and corporate events. This means that the venue has facilitated nearly 800,000 people from 128 different countries to meet, develop, be inspired, and learn something new within its walls.
Stockholm Furniture Fair Talks 2025 brings together some of the leading voices in the design and architecture industry. Curated in collaboration with Dezeen and Designo Journal, the programme features prominent names such as Faye Toodgood, Ineke Hans, Ini Archibong as well as Snøhetta, Schemata Architects and Clap Studio.
From January 17–19, 2025, Stockholmsmässan will once again transform into the Nordic region's most important meeting place for interior design: Formex. A sneak peek into the trends of spring is already available, drawn from the Formex Trend Guide – a biannual source of inspiration created in collaboration with trend expert Jan Rundgren.
For 2025, Stockholm Furniture Fair introduces Industry Talks – a seminar programme focusing on today’s most relevant topics in the design industry, with a special emphasis on innovation, sustainability, and circular transformation.
On January 17, Formex – the Nordic region's most important meeting place for interior design – opens its doors. As usual, selected designers will showcase their products in the Formex Design Talents area. One of these designers will also be awarded the title “Best in Show.”
Six strong contenders have been nominated for the Formex Sustainability Award 2025. This marks the third year that exhibiting companies have had the opportunity to submit their products, and the jury’s winner will be announced at the fair in January.
