# Salone del Mobile Milano strategic expansion > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/salone-del-mobile-milano-strategic-expansion > Updated: 2026-10-22T12:03:19.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. The Salone del Mobile. Milano is implementing strategic changes to its business model and international presence. In preparation for its 65th edition in 2027, the fair will introduce the ‘Salone Contract’ sector. Designed by the architecture firm OMA, this new area aims to transition the event from a traditional exhibition into a ‘strategic commercial marketplace’ by connecting manufacturers directly with architects, developers, and asset managers through specialized sectors like nautical, office, and hospitality equipment. Simultaneously, the organization is expanding its global footprint, notably debuting at Design Week Lagos 2026 in Nigeria. This move follows a significant increase in Italian furniture exports to Africa, with Nigeria emerging as a key market. The Lagos event focused on fostering dialogue between international design leaders and the local creative ecosystem to explore collaborative opportunities within the African market. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-22: Salone del Mobile. Milano debuts in Lagos at Design Week 2026 Salone del Mobile. Milano debuted at Design Week Lagos 2026, marking a strategic expansion into the growing Nigerian design market amid rising demand for Italian furniture. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/salone-del-mobile-milano-debuts-in-lagos-at-design-week-2026 ### 2026-10-07: Salone del Mobile. Milano to debut Salone Contract sector in 2027 Salone del Mobile. Milano will debut the Salone Contract sector in April 2027, featuring an OMA-designed space to connect design manufacturers with architects and large-scale project developers. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/salone-del-mobile-milano-to-debut-salone-contract-sector-in-2027 --- Cite as: Salone del Mobile Milano strategic expansion. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/salone-del-mobile-milano-strategic-expansion