DFM 2026
Key facts about DFM 2026
General information
50,000 sqm, 550 exhibitors
DFM 2026 is designed as a concentrated trade platform for decision-makers in footwear and leather goods manufacturing who need to compare equipment, materials and production solutions in a single trip. The official scale is 50,000 square meters with 550 exhibitors, and the exhibition operates from 09:30 to 17:00 over March 25–27, 2026. Admission is organized as trade-only: visitors register at the venue by presenting name cards, with registration closing 30 minutes before the end of each show day; children under 12 are not admitted.
Focus areas
Machinery, components, chemicals and CAD/CAM
The exhibit scope covers the end-to-end technology stack needed to manufacture modern footwear and adjacent products, with a practical emphasis on factory deployment. Key areas include footwear machinery and fly knit machinery, footwear components and synthetic leather machinery, as well as injection machinery commonly used for soles and molded parts. The show also includes leather chemicals and CAD/CAM information services and professional media, which is relevant for factories upgrading design-to-production workflows, improving repeatability, and shortening development cycles for new models.
Participants
Manufacturers, suppliers and technology providers
The exhibitor profile typically includes machinery manufacturers, automation and tooling providers, component and accessory suppliers, and specialists in chemical inputs for leather and synthetic materials. For buyers, this format is useful when sourcing both core equipment and the “supporting layer” needed to run stable production—process chemicals, compatible components, and design/engineering services that reduce time-to-line qualification. On the visitor side, the event targets professional audiences such as factory owners, production and engineering managers, sourcing teams, brand development units, and trading companies supporting footwear supply chains.