MATECIA East & North East India 2026 is a landmark regional edition designed specifically for the emerging markets of East and North East India. It takes place at Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan (Milan Mela), opposite Science City in Kolkata, one of the city’s newest and most modern exhibition grounds. The official press release states that the combined MATECIA Exhibition and SURFACES REPORTER Architecture Event in Kolkata will bring together over 150+ brands and key stakeholders from more than 12 states, including West Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand, Bihar, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Chhattisgarh, Arunachal Pradesh, and Sikkim.
This edition is positioned as the largest confluence of architecture, interiors, and building materials ever organised in Eastern India, and as a critical platform at a time when East and North East India are experiencing rapid urban development and infrastructure growth. For exhibitors, MATECIA East & North East India offers first‑mover advantage in markets that are often under‑served yet growing quickly in demand for quality building materials and interior products. The event helps brands connect with architects, interior designers, developers, dealers, and channel partners across the region, making Kolkata a strategic bridge between Eastern, North Eastern, and national markets.
Architecture is the core of this edition through the SURFACES REPORTER Architecture Event – East & North East India, which runs alongside the exhibition. A key highlight is “Surfaces Reporter Salutes – Architecture & Design Honours,” described as the first collective regional recognition initiative dedicated to East and North East India, celebrating around 100 leading architects and interior designers behind more than 500 of the region’s most notable projects. Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan’s expansive halls and updated infrastructure allow exhibitors to present large, well‑designed stands, façade systems, interior mock‑ups, and experience zones that speak directly to the architectural community, making this edition a strong platform for brands to be specified into upcoming projects across East and North East India.