Shoes & Leather 2026

The official event page confirms the dates as May 20–22, 2026 and publishes planning metrics for the 2026 edition: 800+ exhibitors and 20,000+ visitors expected. It also provides a 2025 benchmark of exhibitors from 17 countries and regions and professional visitors from 78 countries and regions. These figures set a realistic baseline for a three-day show and help buyers plan meeting density and hall routing.

The organiser describes the platform as combining a shoe machinery show with a leather and material trade fair, meaning the event is structured around two linked procurement layers: production technology and input supply. The stated focus is on practical manufacturing and sourcing outcomes rather than general fashion positioning.

The official page states the exhibition is open to professional and trade visitors from related industries only and that visitors under 18 will not be admitted. This confirms the B2B profile and prioritises decision-makers and operational specialists for supplier and technology negotiations.

The official description lists advanced shoe-making machinery, cutting solutions, sewing technology, automation and related manufacturing technologies, alongside leather, synthetic leather, footwear materials, components, hides and chemicals. The event platform also incorporates IFLE – Guangzhou and lists other related exhibitions (GILE, GITTME and an occupational safety and health goods trade fair) under the same umbrella.

The venue is confirmed as Hall 17.1–20.1, Area D, China Import and Export Fair Complex (Canton Fair Complex), Guangzhou. The organiser also provides the address as No. 380, Yuejiang Zhong Road, Guangzhou, China, and a metro reference: Line 8, Xingangdong Station, Exit A.

The organiser named on the official event pages is Top Repute Co. Ltd., which is the primary source for dates, venue assignment, incorporated shows and published scale expectations.