Proposte announces dates for 2026
Proposte will stick with its May timing in 2026 and has extended its venue contract through 2028.
CERNOBBIO, Italy – Proposte will stick with its May timing in 2026 and has extended its venue contract through 2028.
Next year’s expo for furnishing fabrics, curtains, trimmings and wallcoverings will take place from May 5-7 and will return to its long-time home at Villa Erba exhibition and trade center.
At the close of the 32nd annual edition last week, Proposte also announced its new president: Marco Parravicini, CEO of Parà, a historical textile company now in its third generation. He succeeds textiles entrepreneur Alessandro Tessuto in the role.
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Matteo Cavelli, owner of Mario Cavelli, has been confirmed as board member, joining Alberto Paccanelli, CEO of Martinelli Ginetto Group and honorary president of Euratex.
“Proposte is the international benchmark for excellence in the furnishing textiles sector, a very flagship that must continue to attract top companies and visitors from around the world,” said Parravicini.
Roughly 75% of visitors to the 2025 fair came from outside of Italy, according to Massimo Mosiello, director of Proposte. “Notably, this year has marked the first significant participation of trade operators from Saudi Arabia,” he added.
International buyers also hailed from the U.S. and UK, followed by France, Germany, Belgium and Spain. In addition, Proposte hosted buyers from New Zealand, Romania, Poland, Slovenia and Lebanon.
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