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Explore ↗Botswana · Inaugural Edition · 18–21 February
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Where Furniture, Lighting & Design Come Together.
Botswana Furniture, Lighting & Design Expo 2027
Southern Africa’s new international design forum. Four luminous days of exhibition, trade buying, talks and awards at Ditshupo Hall, Gaborone — 18 to 21 February 2027.
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01 / About the Expo
Southern Africa’s premier furniture, lighting & design meeting place.
The Botswana Furniture, Lighting & Design Expo (BFLD) is the country’s first international forum for the design industries — four curated days of exhibition, trade buying, industry talks, public programming and the BFLD Design Awards, hosted at Ditshupo Hall, Gaborone, 18–21 February 2027.
Designed for exhibitors, trade buyers, specifiers, hospitality developers, collectors, media and the design-loving public, the Expo brings 350 curated brands together with an expected 6,500+ visitors across dedicated trade and public days.
Our purpose is simple: to give Botswana and the region’s makers a world-class stage, connect local and regional design to international buyers, and make sure beautiful design also does good — through our P250,000 Community Giving commitment.
02 / Four curated sectors
Four worlds.
One marketplace.
Curated sectors bring furniture, lighting, interiors and makers into a single walkable experience — each with its own atmosphere, programming and buyer audience.
Lighting
Residential, commercial, architectural and decorative lighting — pendants, linear, sculptural.
Explore ↗Interiors
Residential, hospitality, retail and workspace interiors — surfaces, textiles, objects and finishes.
Explore ↗Makers & Suppliers
Material studios, workshops, craft enterprises and supply partners shaping the sector.
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Exhibit at BFLD350 stalls · 3 packages
03 / For exhibitors
Book your stall.
Put your work in the right light.
Connect your brand with 6,500+ buyers, specifiers, media and design-conscious visitors across four days. A 50% deposit secures your stall; balance due 30 days before the Expo.
Indoor Studio
P8,500- 3m × 3m shell scheme
- Table + 2 chairs
- Power outlet
- Fascia signage with brand name
- 2 exhibitor passes
- Listing in official show guide
Outdoor Space
P6,500- 3m × 3m outdoor plot
- Table + 2 chairs
- Power (optional add-on)
- Fascia signage with brand name
- 2 exhibitor passes
- Listing in official show guide
Lighting Salon
P12,000- Premium placement in Lighting Zone
- Enhanced 3m × 4m shell scheme
- Dedicated power + track lighting rig
- Premium fascia & branding
- 4 exhibitor passes
- Featured spotlight in show guide
How to pay today: online card/mobile checkout is Phase 2. To secure your stall immediately, submit the form or email exhibitors@furnitureexpo.com and we will issue an invoice. EFT/deposit confirms your booking.
04 / BFLD Design Awards
P45,000 in prizes.
Four categories.
The BFLD Design Awards celebrate outstanding work across the Expo’s disciplines, judged by a panel of regional and international design voices. Winners are announced Sunday 21 February at 17:00 during the closing ceremony.
Entry is free for all exhibiting brands. Submissions close 31 January 2027.
P15,000
Best Stall
Most considered stand design across the show floor.
P10,000
Best Furniture
Outstanding furniture piece or collection launched or shown at BFLD.
P10,000
Best Interior
Most accomplished interior or spatial project on show.
P10,000
Best Lighting
Recognising innovation in lighting design and illumination.
05 / Four-day agenda
Four days.
In rhythm.
Two trade days for serious business and dialogue; two public days for discovery, workshops and celebration.
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DAY 01 · TRADE & VIP
Opening Perspectives
- 09:00 VIP preview & ribbon-cutting ceremony
- 10:00 B2B meetings & buyer tours
- 13:00 Keynote: The State of Southern African Design
- 16:00 CSR donation ceremony (school furniture pledge)
- 18:30 Opening night reception
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DAY 02 · TRADE
The Design Economy
- All-day industry conference & panel discussions
- Trade-only morning (10:00–13:00)
- Awards judging (closed session)
- Studio encounters & product launches
- 18:00 Design Economy networking cocktail
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DAY 03 · PUBLIC
Open House
- Doors open to public 10:00
- Retail discovery & public sales
- Family-friendly design workshops
- Live making demonstrations
- 17:00 Design talk: Designing for African Homes
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DAY 04 · PUBLIC
Design, Shared
- Final public day & last-chance sales
- Closing conversations with exhibitors
- 15:00 People’s Choice award voting closes
- 17:00 BFLD Design Awards ceremony
- 19:00 Closing reception
Detailed schedule, speakers and downloadable PDF programme will be published in January 2027.
06 / Sponsorship & partnerships
Be part of the
design story.
Five partnership tiers, each built around visibility, cultural relevance and real community impact. Packages include brand presence, CSR co-naming, keynote placement, prime booth location and category exclusivity.
- Naming rights to the Expo
- Keynote speaking slot
- CSR programme co-naming
- Prime 6m × 6m feature booth
- Full media & branding across all channels
- Award category naming
- Keynote slot
- Prime booth placement
- Major brand presence
- VIP lounge branding
- Speaking opportunity
- Premium booth
- Media visibility
- Sector / day partner
- Branding on relevant days
- Standard premium booth
- Brand listed as supporter
- Logo in show guide
- Social media thanks
- School furniture pledge
- Children’s charity partner
- Volunteer / materials support
P250,000 Community Giving commitment — a portion of every partnership goes towards school furniture and children’s/orphan charities across Botswana.
Download sponsorship deck →Founding partners will be announced here — to be listed as sponsors are confirmed.
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07 / Media & press
Press,
accreditation & kit.
Journalists, editors, broadcasters and influencers are invited to apply for press accreditation to BFLD 2027. Accredited media receive a press pass, access to the media lounge, press conferences and exhibition-floor imagery.
Media enquiries: media@furnitureexpo.com
08 / Frequently asked
Questions, answered.
When is the Expo?
BFLD 2027 runs Thursday 18 to Sunday 21 February 2027 (four days). Thursday and Friday are trade-focused; Saturday and Sunday are public days.
Where is it?
Ditshupo Hall, Gaborone, Botswana. Full venue address, parking and access map will be sent to registered visitors and exhibitors.
How much are tickets?
Trade (Thu–Fri): P150 per day. Public (Sat–Sun): P80 per day. Children under 12 free. Online ticket sales open in late 2026; register now to be notified.
How much are stalls, and how do I book?
Indoor Studio P8,500; Outdoor Space P6,500; Lighting Salon P12,000. Click Book your stall or email exhibitors@furnitureexpo.com. A 50% deposit secures your booking; balance due 30 days before the event.
What are the BFLD Design Awards?
Four categories — Best Stall (P15,000), Best Furniture (P10,000), Best Interior (P10,000), Best Lighting (P10,000) — totalling P45,000 in prize money. Entry is free for exhibitors. Submissions close 31 January 2027.
What is the CSR programme?
BFLD has committed P250,000 to community giving, focused on school furniture initiatives and children’s/orphan charities in Botswana.
How do I apply for press accreditation?
Visit the Media section and apply via the form, or email media@furnitureexpo.com.
Is the venue accessible?
Yes. Ditshupo Hall offers ramps, accessible bathrooms and designated parking. Contact us in advance for any specific accessibility needs.
09 / Get in touch
Let’s make
something exceptional.
Have a question about exhibiting, sponsoring, attending or covering the Expo? The team is ready to help.
General enquiries
info@furnitureexpo.com →
Exhibitors
exhibitors@furnitureexpo.com →
Sponsors
sponsors@furnitureexpo.com →
Phone / WhatsApp
+267 72 283 409 →
Venue
Ditshupo Hall
Gaborone, Botswana
Gaborone, Botswana
Social pages are launching ahead of the Expo — links will be updated when live.