Exhibition Full Name:
GISMA Guangzhou 2026 — Guangdong International Intelligent Footwear Machinery Exhibition & Guangdong Footwear Materials and Leather Supply Chain Exhibition
As the global footwear industry advances rapidly with intelligent manufacturing, the upgrading of the industrial supply chain is well underway. Hosted by the Guangdong Footwear Machinery Association, GISMA Guangzhou 2026 will be grandly held at theGuangzhou Poly World Trade Expo Center from May 28 to 30, 2026.
As one of the most influential professional events for footwear machinery and materials in the Asia-Pacific region, this exhibition covers an area of 30,000 square meters, bringing together over 400 high-quality exhibitors from around the world and more than 20,000 professional buyers.
It creates an one-stop business and technical exchange platform integrating intelligent footwear machinery, shoemaking equipment, footwear materials, leather, chemical auxiliaries and supply chain solutions, providing core impetus for the high-quality development of the footwear industry.
Core Highlights of the Exhibition: Full Industry Chain Coverage & Precise Connection
Focusing on the three major industrial trends — intelligent shoemaking, green materials and digital chemical industry — this exhibition covers the entire shoemaking process and all types of related materials. Its core exhibits and keywords include:
- Intelligent Footwear Machinery & Equipment: Automatic shoemaking production lines, intelligent cutting machines, CNC cutting machines, laser cutting machines, 3D printing footwear machines, AI visual inspection equipment, intelligent sewing machines, roller machines, toe lasting machines, heel lasting machines, roughing machines, sole injection molding machines, sole pressing machines, cutting machines, skiving machines, slitting machines, and other full-series shoemaking machinery.
- Footwear Materials & Leather Raw Materials: Real leather, cowhide, sheepskin, microfiber synthetic leather, PU, PVC, bio-based leather, knitted uppers, 3D printed soles, EVA, rubber, recycled footwear materials, environmentally friendly adhesives, water-based PU, functional fabrics, and other new types of footwear materials.
- Digitalization & Flexible Production: Cutting-edge solutions such as small-batch and quick-response production lines, digital twins, dark factories, C2M customization, automatic assembly lines, intelligent gluing machines, precision gluing equipment, and glue-free sewing technology.
Gather More Than 400 Famous Enterprises to Witness the Pinnacle of Technology
GISMA Guangzhou 2026 has gathered leading domestic and foreign brands in footwear machinery and materials, featuring cutting-edge technologies and new product launches:
- Domestic Leaders: Well-known domestic brands such as Luxin, Chengfeng, Ruizhou, Jinlun, Light Doctor and Aima will focus on displaying core equipment, including high-precision cutting, intelligent sewing and automatic molding systems.
- International Giants: Leading overseas enterprises such as Germany's DESMA, Italy's CEMAT and ATOM will make a strong presence, bringing world-leading technologies inhigh-end injection molding, precision shoemaking and intelligent chemical industry.
- New Product Launches: A number of high-profile new products — such as the T7 Pro high-end sports shoe roller machine, upgraded pattern zigzag sewing machine, 3D shoe midsole printing equipment and bio-based environmentally friendly materials — will make their on-site debut, with technological iterations leading the industry direction.
Why Must You Attend GISMA 2026?
1. Full Industry Chain Procurement & Efficient Connection: Realize one-stop procurement of footwear machinery, footwear materials, chemicals and accessories, connect the upstream and downstream supply chains, and reduce procurement costs.
2. Cutting-edge Technology & Trend Insight: Get up close and personal with 2026 core technologies such as AI shoemaking, 3D printing, green materials, flexible production and digital twins, and seize the opportunity of intelligent upgrading.
3. Global Business Opportunities & Precise Matching: Reach global buyers from RCEP member countries, Southeast Asia, Europe and the United States, helping exhibitors and buyers expand domestic and foreign markets and achieve efficient business matching.
4. Authoritative Platform & Industry Focus: Hosted by the Guangdong Footwear Machinery Association, it boasts high professionalism and influence, serving as a top platform for the footwear industry to engage in technical exchange, brand display, business cooperation and trend insight.
Visitor Guide
- Exhibition Time: May 28-29, 2026: 9:00-17:30; May 30, 2026: 9:00-15:30
- Exhibition Venue: Guangzhou Poly World Trade Expo Center (No. 1000 Xinguang East Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou)
- Exhibition/Visit Consultation: Official Website: www.gismaexpo.com
From May 28 to 30, 2026, at the Guangzhou Poly World Trade Expo Center, GISMA Guangzhou 2026 invites you to join the grand feast of the footwear machinery and materials industry. Seize the new opportunities of intelligent upgrading and green development, and explore the new blue ocean of the global footwear industry together!

