Shoes & Leather – Guangzhou and Vietnam: dates to mark your calendar

The first date is 15-17 May 2025 with the 33rd edition of Shoes & Leather – Guangzhou, which incorporates the International Footwear Exhibition (IFLE) – Guangzhou, the one-stop sourcing fair for the leather and footwear industry, and will be held at Hall 17.1-20.1, Area D, Canton Fair Complex, Guangzhou. The event is expected to host over 800 exhibitors from 20 countries and regions, including 20 group pavilions, and attract more than 20,000 trade visitors from 50 countries and regions, occupying an exhibition area of 40,000 square metres. Participants will have the opportunity to explore a wide range of products, including the latest in footwear machinery, leathers, materials, components, chemicals, accessories and footwear products. This event addresses all aspects of the industry, offering valuable opportunities for collaboration and business growth.

The second event is scheduled for 9-11 July 2025 with the 25th edition of Shoes & Leather – Vietnam, which incorporates the International Footwear & Leather Products Exhibition – Vietnam, and will take place at the Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center in Ho Chi Minh City. The event – which aims to strengthen its international presence by mirroring the format of the Guangzhou exhibition – will feature more than 800 exhibitors from 30 countries and regions, including 20 group pavilions, and will attract more than 15,000 trade visitors from 50 countries and regions, all in an exhibition area of 20,000 square metres. Vietnam, with its growing economy and expanding leather and footwear sector, offers an ideal setting for Asian and international buyers and suppliers.

Behind the success of the two events is the experience and know-how of Top Repute Co. Ltd., an exhibition company committed since 1989 to making a valuable contribution to the leather and footwear industry by promoting innovation, networking and business growth within the sector (www.toprepute.com.hk/).