Date

October 15, 2026 - October 16, 2026
(Tweejaarlijks, even jaren)

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location

Kortrijk Xpo
Kortrijk, Belgium

Sector

Creative Sector & Design, Living, Living & Leisure, Retail, Franchise & Trade

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DESIGN NATION KORTRIJK 2026

Design Nation Kortrijk is an exclusive trade fair (B2B) for professionals in contract and project design. The event brings together premium brands and decision makers in an inspiring setting, with a focus on high-end furniture, lighting, interior textiles and innovative solutions for hospitality, office, healthcare and public spaces.

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Why participate DESIGN NATION KORTRIJK?

Design Nation Kortrijk is a new B2B platform for design professionals in Belgium and takes place every two years at Kortrijk Xpo.
The event was created after the disappearance of the iconic Interieur fair and fills the vacuum in the Belgian design landscape with a compact, high-quality concept.
For two days, visitors are immersed in a unique scenography that does justice to all design objects.

The fair focuses on contract and project design and brings a carefully selected range of premium brands: from furniture and lighting to textiles, sanitary ware and decorative objects.
Innovation and creativity are central; A jury of design experts evaluates the most innovative collections.

Beyond the show floor, Design Nation offers inspiring lectures on the trend stage, featuring international trend watchers and leading designers such as the winner of “Designer of the Year”. The event attracts an exclusive professional audience of buyers, specifiers and decision-makers from sectors such as hospitality, office, healthcare and public spaces. Thanks to its efficient plug-and-play formula and focus on experience, Design Nation is not only a showcase, but also a networking hub where deals are made and ideas are created.
With its premium character, international appearance and strong content, Design Nation Kortrijk is a must for anyone active in high-end design and project design.

Themes

  • Furniture: indoor and outdoor design collections
  • Lighting & decorative objects
  • Interior textiles, carpets & wall coverings
  • Kitchen and bathroom equipment
  • Windows, doors & floor solutions
  • Innovation & sustainability in project design

Target audience

Design Nation Kortrijk focuses on interior architects, project developers, hotel and restaurant designers, office designers, specifiers, retailers and decision-makers in the medical and public sector. It is the meeting place for professionals looking for inspiration, innovation and high-quality design solutions.

Getting there

Kortrijk Xpo (Doorniksesteenweg 216, 8500 Kortrijk): easily accessible via the E17 and E403, with ample parking facilities.
Kortrijk station is a short distance away, with bus connections to the Xpo site.
International visitors can travel via Brussels Airport or Lille Airport, with train or shuttle services to Kortrijk.

Exhibitors and visitors

The fair receives national and international premium brands and thousands of professional visitors. The audience consists of buyers, designers and project managers who come to discover new collections, follow trends and make valuable contacts.