After the Huge Success of MATECIA & SURFACES REPORTER Architecture Event Are Coming Back to Kolkata

FDT Bureau

The MATECIA Exhibition and SURFACES REPORTER Architecture Event are coming back to Kolkata at Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan (BBMP), for 3 days of high-energy Business Event from 12-13-14 Feb 2027. Exhibitors gained from the activation of 100+ major towns & cities from 12+ states done by MATECIA in 2026, marking a significant milestone for the architecture, interiors, and building materials ecosystem of East and Northeast India. After the major success last year, 2027 is going to be even Bigger, Bolder and Grander.

Spread across over 2,00,000 square feet, the debut regional edition had brought together 150+ leading brands, architects, interior designers, developers, dealers, distributors, and material manufacturers, attracting an estimated 14,000–16,000 visitors from 100+ cities and towns across 12 states of East and Northeast India, including West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, Odisha, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Mizoram, Manipur, Tripura, Chhattisgarh, Arunachal Pradesh, and Sikkim. The show happened in entire exhibition venue and with massive footfall from across the states of East and Northeast showcasing both the rise of the region and the undisputed position of MATECIA as ‘The Mahakumbh’ of the industry, trade and design fraternity.

Together, MATECIA Exhibition and SURFACES REPORTER Architecture Event created one of the largest industry platforms ever organised in Eastern India, showcasing materials, innovation, architecture, and design leadership from across the region.

Speaking about the upcoming tradeshow of MATECIA in the East and Northeast India, Verticaa Dvivedi, Director, MATECIA and Surfaces Reporter Architecture Event, said:

"We have charted this path earlier and understand that with success comes greater responsibilities. The MATECIA February 2027 event in Kolkata that brings buyers & specifiers from entire East & Northeast is expected to witness massive footfall, strong national participation in the rising region, and high-quality engagement between architects, designers, and industry stakeholders. We are totally ready to serve in our best capacity.”

Strong Participation from Architects, Designers at SURFACES REPORTER Architecture Event

Surfaces Reporter had put the spotlight on designers and industry with:

• SR Salutes Honours
• SR Showreel
• SR Talks & Podcasts

Throughout the three days, the exhibition floor remained vibrant with participation from architectural firms, interior designers, developers, and project consultants representing projects across residential, commercial, hospitality, and institutional sectors.

The event served as a powerful meeting point for design professionals and building material brands, enabling meaningful dialogue, business networking, and product discovery. Engagement remained steady across all three days, demonstrating the growing scale and maturity of the region’s design and infrastructure market.