CJFACE 2026 Targets Rp5 Billion in Transactions to Boost Central Java's Furniture Industry
Semarang (ANTARA) - The Central Java Furniture and Carasting Expo (CJFACE) 2026, organised by the Bank Indonesia Representative Office for Central Java, the Central Java Provincial Government, and Kadin Jepara, is targeting a transaction value of Rp5 billion.
“For our target, we estimate that hopefully, we can reach Rp5 billion. This is because it is the first time we are conducting this,” said the Head of the Bank Indonesia Central Java Representative Office, Noor Nugroho, in Semarang on Saturday.
Scheduled to be held at the Atrium DP Mall Semarang from 13–16 June 2026, CJFACE will feature at least 18 furniture and carving businesses from Jepara Regency.
According to him, furniture was chosen as the exhibition object due to its strategic position as part of the manufacturing industry, which serves as a primary driver for economic growth in Central Java.
“Many of these producers are MSMEs, so they absorb a large number of workers. We hope this serves as a bridge to achieving more inclusive growth,” said Nunu, his familiar nickname.
Beyond being a mere exhibition, CJFACE 2026 also aims to bring together business players and potential buyers so that the products produced can be absorbed to their maximum potential.
“We are also inviting many parties, including those from the hospitality sector, developers, and various entities expected to require furniture. We hope that transactions will occur; the larger, the better,” he said.
On 15 June 2026, he noted that the banking sector would be invited to conduct socialisation, education, and business meetings to help expand access to financing for business actors.
“For producers, this is for expanding their businesses or financing their business activities. We hope this can serve as an opening pathway,” he said.
Additionally, he stated that CJFACE is also part of the development of the Sharia economy, particularly for the halal product ecosystem.
“This is a ‘road to’ or a series of events leading towards the Central Java Sharia Festival (Fajar) to be held in August, and the Java-wide Sharia Economic Festival which will take place around September,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Chairman of Kadin Jepara, Andang Wahyu Trianto, appreciated the activity as it could bring business actors closer to the market.
“We see that Jepara is located in a corner. It is a destination area, not a transit area. Therefore, this exhibition brings us closer to buyers,” he said.
He further noted that many business actors currently face regulations when marketing their products, especially abroad, such as certifications and other requirements.
With this exhibition, he said, it could at least expand the domestic or local market, which actually holds potential comparable to the import market.
“We can meet buyers and engage in business-to-business interactions with entrepreneurs in hotels, restaurants, resorts, interior design, housing, property, and so on. This is what we hope for,” he said.