Introduction of GISMA Guangzhou
Empowering the Global Footwear Industry in 2026 – Introduction to the Organizers of GISMA Guangzhou
GISMA Guangzhou is authoritatively co-organized by the Guangdong Shoe-making Machinery Association, Dongguan Shoe-making Machinery Association, and Guangzhou Daguang Exhibition Co., Ltd. Through this powerful collaboration, leveraging Guangdong's robust industrial foundation as the "World Shoe Capital," we are committed to building an international professional platform focused on technological innovation, leading industry trends, and connecting global business opportunities.
Rooted in the Heart of the Industry, Converging Core Strengths
Guangdong Province – The Engine and Hub of the Global Footwear Industry
Guangdong is the largest base for shoe production, export, and consumption in China and globally, boasting a complete industrial chain spanning design and R&D, material supply, intelligent manufacturing, and finished product sales. It serves not only as an indispensable core supply base for world-renowned brands but also as a vital source of innovation in shoemaking craftsmanship, technology, and equipment, exerting significant influence on the development landscape of the global footwear industry.Guangdong Shoe-making Machinery c – The Pillar of Industry Innovation
As a highly authoritative and influential industry organization in South China, the Guangdong Shoe-making Machinery Association continues to expand its membership, now comprising nearly 300 member enterprises with a steady annual growth trend. Its members cover the entire industrial chain, including shoemaking machinery, sewing equipment, and auxiliary production machinery for leather and leather goods. Notably, over 80% of these enterprises possess their own brands, demonstrating strong independent R&D capabilities; over 30% enjoy high recognition and influence within the industry, serving as core drivers of technological advancement and industrial upgrading.Dongguan Shoe-making Machinery Association – A Representative and Driver of Precision Manufacturing
As a globally recognized manufacturing hub, Dongguan holds a pivotal position in the shoe machinery and materials sector. The Dongguan Shoe-making Machinery Association deeply integrates local high-quality industrial resources and collaborates synergistically with the Guangdong Shoe-making Machinery Association, continuously infusing the exhibition with cutting-edge technologies and genuine market demands from the manufacturing front lines.
Association-led Exhibition: Authoritative Leadership, Collaborative Value Creation
Different from other exhibitions, GISMA Guangzhou, led by non-profit industry associations, offers unique platform value:
Authoritative Endorsement, Precise Matching: The associations rigorously select exhibiting companies and products, ensuring platform quality and procurement reliability.
Forward-Looking Vision, Driving Innovation: Rooted in the industry, we proactively identify and gather disruptive technological solutions, ensuring the exhibition content stays half a step ahead, providing clear guidance for addressing industry pain points.
Ecological Co-construction, Serving the Industry: With a mission to promote overall industry upgrading, we facilitate industry-academia-research integration, standard establishment, and efficient resource allocation, supporting the Chinese footwear industry's transition towards intelligent, green, and high-end development.
Collaborate with GISMA, Intelligently Create the Future
This exhibition model, jointly led by non-profit industry associations, ensures the platform's authority, professionalism, and public welfare nature. It is not merely a showcase for products but a high-value platform for deep insights into industry challenges, leading technological innovation directions, and optimizing industrial chain resource allocation. We sincerely invite global footwear industry peers to join us through the GISMA platform, to collaboratively explore new opportunities and jointly empower the intelligent manufacturing future of the global footwear industry.
