Every year there is one moment when the global amber and jewellery community instinctively turns toward the Baltic coast. In spring 2026, that moment returns to Gdańsk — a city where amber is not simply a material, but a cultural language spoken through craft, design and trade. From 26 to 28 March 2026, the international industry will gather at the AMBEREXPO Exhibition and Congress Centre for AMBERIF Spring — a fair shaped by professionals, built on relationships, and driven by the enduring fascination of Baltic amber.
Recognised as one of Europe’s most important industry events, AMBERIF unites manufacturers, designers, collectors, gallery owners, wholesalers and trade media in a dynamic environment where craftsmanship meets innovation. The previous edition confirmed the fair’s international significance, welcoming 2,300 trade visitors from 38 countries and hosting 205 exhibitors from 12 nations. The 2026 edition continues this momentum with an expanded programme of exhibitions, seminars and professional networking opportunities designed to strengthen global connections within the amber sector.
A Serious Trade Fair with 30 Years of Authority
The spring edition of AMBERIF is firmly business-oriented. This is where manufacturers meet buyers, designers meet galleries, and conversations turn into collaborations that define future collections. Representatives of companies, institutions and organisations across the jewellery sector come here not only to present, but to negotiate, source, and shape the direction of the market.
And few events carry such continuity. AMBERIF has been held regularly since 1994, building three decades of exhibition tradition. Year after year it attracts hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of professional visitors from across the world — a global gathering confirmed once again by the strong international participation of AMBERIF Spring 2025.
This long-standing authority is reinforced in 2026 by a milestone celebration: the 30th anniversary of the International Amber Association, a key partner whose seminar will reflect on achievements and future challenges for the amber sector.
Where Industry Meets Inspiration
Walking the halls of AMBERIF means witnessing the full spectrum of the amber world — from raw material and master craftsmanship to experimental design and contemporary art jewellery. It is a space where commercial purpose and creative exploration coexist naturally.
The programme for 2026 captures that dual energy:
The internationally renowned AMBERIF Selection and AMBERIF Design Award competitions will spotlight the most visionary jewellery pieces of the year — works that challenge expectations and redefine what amber can become.
A brand-new highlight, the AMBERIF Metal Games, will bring energy and spectacle to the fair floor. Teams and individual participants will compete in precision rolling and cutting of precious metals, combining technical mastery with showmanship — while supporting a hospice foundation through their participation.
Together, these elements make AMBERIF not just a marketplace, but a living forum for the evolution of material, technique and meaning.
AMBER Vibes — A Journey Between Worlds
When the first day of the fair concludes, the atmosphere shifts from negotiation to imagination. AMBER Vibes, the fashion and jewellery show that has become a permanent artistic highlight of AMBERIF, invites audiences into a world where amber transcends materiality. Amber is described by the creators of AMBER Vibes as a realm of fantasy, conjecture and hidden stories — a substance that holds mystery within every stone. The show asks a simple yet profound question: will we allow ourselves to walk on the edge between worlds — between illusion and reality, past and future?
Under the artistic and stage direction of Lidia Popiel, the evening unfolds as a journey through fashion, jewellery and music. Five distinct artistic presentations by Polish designers and creators reveal radically different interpretations of amber — from sculptural adornment to expressive wearable art.
Presented in a carefully crafted artistic setting, AMBER Vibes transforms amber into movement, light and emotion. It is not simply a runway show, but an immersive experience that captures the poetic dimension of the material at the heart of the fair.
Open to the public and culminating the first day of AMBERIF Spring on 26 March 2026, the event offers a rare moment where the professional world of jewellery opens into pure artistic expression.
A Community Shaped by Material and Meaning
AMBERIF Spring 2026 promises more than exhibitions and meetings. It offers entry into a global community united by fascination with one of nature’s most extraordinary substances — a material born of prehistoric forests yet continually reinterpreted by contemporary creators.
Participation is free for registered trade visitors, but the value of attending is immeasurable: access to premiere collections, direct contact with makers, and immersion in a network that continues to define the international amber landscape.
Organised by AMBEREXPO and supported by global and regional partners including UFI – The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, the event reaffirms Gdańsk’s enduring status as the world capital of amber. For three days each spring, Gdańsk becomes more than a destination.
It becomes the place where amber’s past, present and future converge. Amber is more than a gemstone — it’s a living tradition that evolves year by year. AMBERIF Spring 2026 promises to be the most vibrant chapter yet. So pack your curiosity, your passion for beauty, and your sense of wonder — I’ll see you at Amberif!
