India’s Tallest & Most Powerful Dam
A proposed mega hydropower project on the Siang River in Arunachal Pradesh, rising 280 metres high with a 9.2 billion m³ reservoir, generating 11,200–11,600 MW—aimed at strengthening water security and flood control.
The North East of India — once seen as a distant region from major industrial and commercial hubs — is rapidly entering a new phase of development and integration. With expanding infrastructure, better air and rail links, and increasing economic activity, the region is transforming into a strategic hub for business, trade, design, and innovation. In this backdrop of rising opportunity, the MATECIA Exhibition East & Northeast 2026 emerges as a landmark event that aligns with the momentum sweeping the region.
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India’s biggest football stadium starts construction in Shillong, Meghalaya; Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia unveiled Rs645 crore development package to Nagaland (Dec 2025); Bihar is setting up Semiconductor manufacturing cluster across the state; 19 Km longest river bridge to be built on the Brahmaputra river Assam; West Bengal to build World’s largest cricket stadium in Siliguri.
Mawkhanu Football Stadium Complex
Mawkhanu Football Stadium Complex, New Shillong | Capacity: 40,000 seats | Set to become India’s largest football-specific stadium | A game-changer for football in the Northeast!
Image Source: Technosports, Text Source: The Informly
When & where is MATECIA East & Northeast Exhibition 2026?
The MATECIA Exhibition has established itself as one of India’s leading building materials and interior design trade shows, traditionally attracting more than 50,000 business visitors and several hundreds of exhibitors from across the country. It serves as a platform where manufacturers, dealers, architects, designers, distributors, and suppliers meet to exchange ideas, discover innovations, and grow commercial networks.
For 2026, MATECIA East & North-East India — scheduled for:
DATES: 30–31 January & 01 February 2026
VENUE: Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan (Opp Science City), Kolkata
VISITORS: Jharkhand, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Meghlaya, Bihar, Nagaland, Manipur, Sikkim, Tripura, Odisha and West Bengal
PRODUCTS: Interior & Architecture products
This marks a major step in bringing India’s foremost building materials and interior products showcase directly to a region that’s experiencing remarkable infrastructural and economic growth.
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Culture Meets Development – Nagaland
Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia participated in a traditional Naga stone-pulling ceremony at Tuophema village during the Hornbill Festival. | Projects inaugurated: INR 202+ crore | New foundations laid: INR 443+ crore | Total investment crosses INR 645 crore
Image Source: India Today NE, Text Source: Times Now
Why to participate and exhibit in MATECIA East & Northeast 2026?
1. Tap into a Fast-Growing Regional Market
The North East and Eastern India are rapidly evolving with improved logistics and connectivity. Businesses that enter early can build vital networks and expand footprint in markets where demand for quality construction, furniture, surfaces, architecture and design products is rising.
2. Connect with Architects behind 1000+ Top Projects in partnership with SURFACES REPORTER SALUTES
Alongside the core exhibition, the event features knowledge platforms like the Surfaces Reporter Salutes (design awards and conclave) and India Interior Retailing Conference (IIR) — environments where thought leaders, architects, and industry veterans share insights, debate trends, and foster collaborations. It is a massive opportunity to connect with architects behind 1000+ Top Projects of that region.
3. Exhibit and create, strengthen your position in the region
It is your opportunity to meet the buyers and specifiers from entire East and Northeast India and every year, it will only grow.
4. Meet the businesses driving Design & Construction in East & Northeast
The show consistently draws a diverse crowd — from architects and interior designers to builders, dealers, distributors, and corporate buyers — creating a cross-section of stakeholders whose interactions often lead to partnerships, deals, and fresh ideas.
5. Grow Your Network and Your Business
Whether you are a supplier looking for new companies or distributors, a designer scouting materials for future projects, or a professional looking for networking and visibility, MATECIA and SURFACES REPORTER SALUTES gives you an audience with decision-makers and emerging buyers keen to invest in quality products and innovations.
MATECIA with its group's 25 years of Market Research and ground connect, is not just a trade show — but strategic gateway for business growth, design inspiration, and industry leadership.
Bihar’s Big Leap into Semiconductors
Bihar plans semiconductor manufacturing clusters | Focus areas: Chip design | Packaging | Electronics manufacturing | Aimed at creating high-tech jobs and reducing migration
Image: Representational Image, Text Source: Rising.India.Updates (IG)
Why you must visit MATECIA East & Northeast?
In this fast paced world, missing any opportunity for business can be very costly. While visiting MATECIA East and Northeast is very easy from wherever in India or world you are in! Block the dates 30-31 Jan and 01 Feb 2026 for Kolkata. We suggest keeping at least 2 days for making your visit most successful. This visit will be most beneficial for the people from East and Northeast for the obvious reasons that it is happening closest to them so they must book their hotels & ticket now to avoid last moment issues. Registration is free and can be done online at www.matecia.com
Mega Bridge Across the Brahmaputra
A 19.3 km, four-lane bridge will connect Dhubri (Assam) to Phulbari (Meghalaya) | Travel distance cut from 205 km to just 19 km | Cost: INR 4,997 crore | Target completion: 2028
Image Source: pritam_basak_ and jainsahab5966 (IG), Text Source: Rising.India.Updates (IG)
Final Word
The North East’s rise as a dynamic growth corridor is reshaping India’s economic map. As connectivity improves and regional markets open up, platforms like MATECIA East & Northeast 2026 with its group’s 25 years of Market connect and research, is not just a trade show — but strategic gateway for business growth, design inspiration, and industry leadership. For professionals in architecture, interior design, construction, retailing, and manufacturing, this exhibition offers a front-row seat to the future of building materials and design trends in one of India’s most promising regions.
Cricket Gets a New Home in North Bengal
West Bengal announces Richa Ghosh Cricket Stadium in Siliguri | Location: Chandmani Tea Estate | Area: ~27 acres | Built to international standards, boosting sports in North Bengal
Image Source: Representational Image : BombagorerRaja (X.com), Text Source: Rising.India.Updates (IG)
Contact
Visitor Registration link: https://www.matecia.com/visitor-registration-east.php
Booking information: booking@matecia.com, Whatsapp: +91-9867333972
Visitor Registration link: https://www.matecia.com/visitor-registration-east.php
Booking information: booking@matecia.com, Whatsapp: +91-9867333972