Furnitex is a Trade Only Event. Entry is restricted to bonafide members of the furniture & soft furnishings industry and over the age of 16.  These include Retailers, Designers, Decorators, Architects and relevant buyers from Hotels, Restaurants, Healthcare, Aged Care, Government, Educators, Real Estate & Building and Construction. 

Business ID may be required upon entry eg. Business card, letterhead or company documentation containing your company ABN. You may also be asked for personal identification such as a drivers licence to substantiate your identification. 

Those not involved in the furniture & furnishings industry will not be admitted. Selling or promotion of products/services to exhibitors is not permitted. No photography or sketching permitted. Students will not be registered.

Yes all trade visitors must register for the Fair. You may register online or you can register by completing the registration form attached to the Trade Invitations. If you have not received a trade inviation and would like to be sent one, please call +613 9654 7773. Trade Invitations will be available from mid May 2010. Alternatively you can register for the Fair when you arrive, however to avoid queues we recommend you pre-register.

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If you register online you will receive an email confirmation that gives you a summary of your registered details as well as your unique registration identification number. Your Visitor Access Card will be mailed directly to you before the Fair.

If you fax your registration, your registration will be processed and your Visitor Access Card mailed directly to you before the Fair.

All Visitor Access Cards will commence being mailed from mid May 2010. If you do not receive your Visitor Access Card before the Fair, you can collect it from the onsite registration desk located near the entrance to the Fair.

Note that the Organiser reserves the right to cancel invalid registrations to ensure that entry is limited to bonafide trade visitors.

Yes, if you need to check what details have been registered please telephone the Organiser, Australian Exhibitions & Conferences on tel +613 9654 7773. Alternatively, your registration details can be altered when you arrive at the Fair at the onsite registration desk located near the entrance to the Fair. You won't need to complete another registration form, simply present you Visitor Access Card & business identification at the counter.

Registered visitors may obtain a replacement Visitor Access Card at the registration counter without filling out another registration form. You will already be on our database. Just bring business identification with you.

Students enrolled in a furniture/textile, design, interior design or architecture courses at a tertiary level or registered apprentices in furniture making may attend the Fair on either Saturday 17 or Sunday 18 July 2010 if they have the appropriate student identification card. Students attending seminars on Thursday or Friday will be given permission stickers at the end of the seminar session which will also allow entry to the Fair. Any groups larger than 6 students must apply in writing to the Organiser for approval. Email furnitex@aec.net.au

Trade Fair entry is restricted to Trade Only. Children under 16 may attend free of charge if accompanied by an adult at all times. There are no child minding facilities available at the venue.

Yes there is a range of special events designed to inform and entertain you whilst visiting the Fair. Read more on Special Events.

There are a number of travel options to get you to and from the venue. Read full details

Most International visitors to Australia will require a Visa to enter the country. For Government details on Visas visit Australian Government Immigration site at  www.immi.gov.au  Remember if you need to make a Visa Application make sure you do so well in advance as there is usually a processing period involved.

There will be 500+ exhibitors from Australia showcasing the latest furniture and furnishing products.

Click here to see our full list of Exhibitors

Yes. Contact Australian Exhibitions & Conferences on 03 9654 7773 or email furnitex@aec.net.au to discuss any available options or register your interest online here