14 August, 2026
Bangladesh Leather & Footwear Expo 2026 is an international B2B trade exhibition focused on the leather, footwear, leather goods, machinery, components, chemicals, and manufacturing technologies sectors. The 10th edition is scheduled from 24th - 26th September 2026 at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB), Dhaka, Bangladesh.
The exhibition covers a broad range of products and technologies used throughout the leather and footwear manufacturing value chain. These include advanced shoe-making machinery, leather-goods machinery, knitting machines, automated production lines, footwear materials, leather, synthetic leather, chemicals, components, accessories, CAD/CAM systems, microfibres, raw materials, and related equipment.
A key feature of the expo is its focus on live machinery demonstrations, B2B networking, technical workshops, seminars, industry keynote sessions, and an innovation-focused pavilion. Conference sessions address topics relevant to the industry's development, including leather traceability, quality, international market access, and challenges and opportunities within the leather and allied sectors.
The target audience includes footwear manufacturers, leather tanners, leather-goods manufacturers, exporters, importers, distributors, buyers, sourcing agents, designers, brand owners, product developers, machinery suppliers, and industry associations. The event therefore brings together stakeholders involved in manufacturing, sourcing, technology, and international trade.
The expo is particularly relevant to Bangladesh's leather and footwear manufacturing ecosystem. The official event information notes that the country has 220+ tanneries and around 2,500 footwear manufacturing units, with leather and leather goods exported to more than 50 countries.
For professionals in the sector, Bangladesh Leather & Footwear Expo 2026 is worth following for insights into manufacturing technologies, materials, automation, market developments, technical practices, and B2B opportunities within Bangladesh's growing leather and footwear industry.
Date: 24th - 26th September 2026
Venue: International Convention City Bashundhara - ICCB, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Disclaimer: This content is purely informational. Rock Uniquoters is a leading Synthetic Leather manufacturer and exporter, is not the organizer of the event mentioned. For event details or inquiries, please contact the event organizers directly.
