Good evening, this is a special edition of our newsletter just ahead of the 39th India International Leather Fair (IILF) 2026, which begins tomorrow in Chennai and will run from February 1- 3, bringing together global exhibitors, technology providers, designers & policymakers across the leather, leather products, footwear & allied value chain.

Here’s a quick guide on what to expect at IILF 2026, along with key signals from the Council for Leather Exports’ media interaction held ahead of the fair.

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IILF 2026 at a Glance

Dates: February 1–3, 2026
Timings: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Venue: Chennai Trade Centre

This year’s edition features:

• Over 400+ Indian exhibitors and 60+ overseas exhibitors

• Germany and Italy Pavilions

• Designers Fair, technology sessions, sustainability workshops and industry networking events.

Key Events to Watch During IILF 2026

Sunday, 1 February 2026

• Inauguration of IILF 2026 & Designers Fair

• Awareness Workshop:
  The Evolution of Design in the Age of AI & Sustainable Innovation in the Leather Supply Chain
  Speakers from IUAD Accademia della Moda, Italy

• ZDHC Formulator Road Show 2026 organised by Stahl

• Introduction to Leather Working Group (LWG) & Certification

• Presentation by Indian Shoe Federation (ISF)

• Leather Fashion Show (by invitation)

Monday, 2 February 2026

• LERIG Conclave 2026 & Prof. S. S. Dutta Memorial Lecture

• Technology Talks on sustainability and circularity

• Design Workshop: India’s design capabilities – present and future

• Industry Panel Discussion: Roadmap for sustainable development of the leather sector

• AC Tech Association of Leather & Footwear Alumni (ALFA) Ambassadors’ Meet

39th India International Leather Fair 2026 to Feature 425 Indian and 67 Overseas Exhibitors Between Feb 1-3

Council for Leather Exports (CLE) conducted a press conference on January 31, 2026 at Taj Club House Chennai to announce the 39th edition of the India International Leather Fair scheduled from February 1 to 3, 2026.

11 Companies to Look Out for in the German Pavilion at India International Leather Fair 2026

German companies attending with booth number:

• Bader GmbH & Co. KG represented by Bader Asia Co. Ltd. N3-05-A

• DESMA GmbH represented by DHANAM IMPEX (Ü) Ltd. N3-05-D

• Dhanam Impex (Ü) Ltd. N3-05-C

• Fashion Chemicals GmbH & Co. KG N3-05-E

• Global International BV N3-08A-C

• Mozart AG N3-05-B

• Pulcra Chemicals GmbH N3-05-F

• Ring Maschinenbau GmbH N3-05-G

• Roechling Industrial Ruppertsweiler GmbH N3-05-H

• Salamander SPS GmbH N3-08A-D

• Unifold x aloga gmbh N3-08A-B