2027 The 35th Guangzhou International Shoes, Leather and Industrial Equipment Exhibition

The 35th Guangzhou International Shoes, Leather and Industrial Equipment Exhibition is a specialized exhibition dedicated to the footwear and leather manufacturing industry, with more than three decades of experience. It organizes displays and exchange along the footwear and leather industry chain, with sectors including the Guangzhou International Footwear, Bags and Leather Products Exhibition, the Guangzhou International Leather Industry Technology and Production Equipment Exhibition, and the Labour Protection and Safety Industrial Supplies Exhibition.

The exhibition mainly comprises a footwear machinery exhibition and a leather materials trade fair, displaying advanced footwear machinery, professional cutting technology solutions, intelligent manufacturing, 3D printing and components, leather and synthetic leather, fabrics and chemicals, with domestic and international exhibitors presenting new footwear materials, leather, synthetic leather, components and leather and chemical products on the same stage.

This edition is expected to have more than 800 exhibitors and more than 20,000 visitors; the 2026 edition received exhibitors from 17 countries and regions and professional visitors from 78 countries and regions. The co-located Guangzhou International Footwear, Bags and Leather Products Exhibition presents high-quality finished footwear, bags and leather goods from China and Asia, making it convenient for upstream and downstream companies to source and procure in one place.

During the exhibition, technical seminars feature international speakers presenting market technology and fashion trends to help industry professionals with planning and decision-making; the non-commercial "Design Corridor" invites international shoe factories, academic institutions and industry chambers to display newly designed footwear and leather products; the "Footwear Gallery" invites professional institutions to set up stands, bringing academic research trends and developments.

The International Footwear Design Competition, organized by the International Footwear Association Federation and sponsored and hosted by Xianhui International Exhibition Co., Ltd., has continuously presented the creativity of designers from many countries since it was founded in 2008; the 14th edition attracted 109 entries from nine countries and regions including China, Hong Kong China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan China, Thailand and Vietnam. The exhibition is open only to industry practitioners and professional buyers.