As India’s building materials, architecture, interior design and furniture sectors continue to evolve, the need for greater collaboration, innovation and knowledge-sharing has never been more important. Bringing together some of the industry’s leading platforms under one roof, MATECIA & WADE ASIA 2026 provides a dynamic platform for industry dialogue and exchange. Our team caught up with Verticaa Dvivedi, Director, MATECIA and Founder, THE WADE ASIA, to discuss the evolving industry landscape & emerging trend

1. What is the vision behind MATECIA 2026 & WADE ASIA 2026, and what makes this edition particularly significant for the Indian building-material and design industry ?

The larger vision is to bring together two worlds that have often operated separately-the world of materials, manufacturing and business, and the world of architecture, design and creativity. MATECIA and THE WADE ASIA are built around the belief that the future of the built environment will be shaped when these worlds work together.

MATECIA has evolved into a national marketplace for the building-material and interiors ecosystem, bringing brands and manufacturers face-to-face with architects, designers, builders, OEMs, dealers, distributors, procurement professionals and other decision-makers. The 2025 national edition brought more than 55,000 business visitors from 600+ Indian towns and cities and 14 countries, demonstrating the scale of this ecosystem.