GUANGZHOU, China, Jan. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- From March 18 to 31, 2026, the 57th China International Furniture Fair (CIFF Guangzhou 2026) will be held in Guangzhou under the theme CONNECT•CREATE. The Home Furniture Exhibition, as one of the three key exhibitions of CIFF Guangzhou, will take place from March 18 to 21. Spanning 430,000 square meters, it will allow overseas brands, buyers, and designers to engage with China's supply chain, track global trends, and explore emerging business opportunities.
The upcoming edition will expand its scope with more brands in commercial design, upholstered, dining&living, outdoor furniture, and home décor, reflecting structural shifts in the global furniture market.
CONNECT Global Design, Lifestyle, and Future Trend
Design continues to shape the industry's future, and CIFF 2026's East Design Show will span 40,000 square meters, featuring 100+ brands driving soft furnishings innovation.
In response to global demand, the fair will spotlight solutions shaped by evolving lifestyles and demographic shifts. In Area D, curated showcases will highlight age-friendly furniture and smart eldercare solutions from around 150 companies in the Silver Life section, while the Pet Life section will explore design influenced by the growing trend of human–pet co-living.
Complementing this, a 10,000-square-meter smart living area will present solutions such as intelligent sleep systems and health monitoring technologies, aligning with growing demand for healthier home environments.
Outdoor living will remain a key focus, with a 50,000-square-meter zone highlighting innovation across the outdoor ecosystem and nature-inspired lifestyles. The home décor segment will emphasize sustainability and cultural heritage, responding to rising interest in environmentally responsible design.
CREATE New Possibilities, Growth, and International Reach
The dining and living room furniture sector will further reinforce the fair's positioning as "Made for the World." Covering 120,000 square meters and uniting 800+ manufacturers, the showcase will highlight supply chain efficiency and design-driven manufacturing. High-end products will demonstrate how advanced production capabilities translate into competitive designs, while dedicated platforms will enable more direct connections between manufacturers and international consumers.
SOFA PLUS will return with more brands, improved navigation, and enhanced services for global audiences, positioning itself as a key gateway for Chinese sofa brands worldwide.
As one of the world's largest furniture exhibitions, CIFF Guangzhou serves as a key bridge between China and the global furniture industry, delivering tangible value in trade matchmaking and trend insight. Visit https://www.ciff-gz.com/en for more information.
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CIFF Guangzhou 2026: Home Furniture Exhibition to Spotlight Global Furniture Innovation and Supply Chain Connectivity
TAIPEI, May 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Compal Electronics Inc. ("Compal"; TWSE: 2324) today announced its collaboration with GMI Cloud, a Silicon Valley-based AI infrastructure provider, to advance the deployment of next-generation AI infrastructure optimized for large-scale inference and emerging agentic AI workloads.
Under this engagement, GMI Cloud will adopt high-performance GPU server platforms designed to support the growing demands of large-scale AI training and inference workloads. The deployment will serve as a key foundation for GMI Cloud's continued expansion in AI-driven services and data-centric applications.
As demand for AI compute continues to accelerate, cloud providers are scaling infrastructure to support increasingly complex workloads, including large language models, large-scale inference services, agentic AI systems, and real-time AI applications. Compal supports this deployment with its expertise in high-density server design, advanced thermal architecture, and system integration, enabling efficient and reliable infrastructure deployment at scale.
"As AI workloads rapidly evolve toward large-scale inference and emerging agentic AI applications, infrastructure requirements are shifting toward higher density, greater efficiency, and faster deployment cycles," said Alan Chang, Vice President of Infrastructure Solutions Business Group at Compal. "We are pleased to support GMI Cloud in building an AI infrastructure optimized for next-generation inference and real-world AI deployment."
"As AI shifts from model experimentation to real-world deployment, scalable inference infrastructure becomes increasingly critical," said Alex Yeh, Founder and CEO of GMI Cloud. "Through this collaboration with Compal, we are expanding the infrastructure foundation needed to support agentic AI workloads and scalable inference services globally."
In addition to the infrastructure deployment, Compal and GMI Cloud will jointly showcase their latest collaboration at COMPUTEX 2026.
At the Compal booth (M0804), visitors will be able to explore GMI Cloud's latest agentic AI and inference-driven application scenarios, demonstrating how advanced infrastructure enables real-world deployment of next-generation AI services.
GMI Cloud will also feature Compal's high-performance AI server platform, the Compal SGX30-2, at its booth (R0302). The system is designed to support NVIDIA HGX B300 platform, delivering the performance and scalability required for large-scale AI training and inference workloads. With an optimized design for high-density deployment, advanced thermal management, and system-level integration, the platform provides a robust foundation for next-generation AI infrastructure.
This collaboration reflects Compal's continued role in supporting emerging cloud providers and AI infrastructure operators as they expand capacity and bring new services to market. With a global manufacturing footprint and a robust supply chain, Compal is well-positioned to support customers in deploying AI systems efficiently across regions.
About Compal
Founded in 1984, Compal is a global technology leader delivering PC platforms, cloud and AI servers, and smart device solutions for leading brands worldwide. Learn more at https://www.compal.com
About GMI Cloud
GMI Cloud is a Silicon Valley-based AI infrastructure company delivering full-stack GPU cloud and AI platform solutions for scalable AI deployment. Learn more at gmicloud.ai.
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Compal and GMI Cloud Announce Collaboration on AI Infrastructure Development
