The event alternates between Freiberg and another host city every other year. The confirmation was made by the organisers at the close of the 2026 conference in Münster, which attracted delegates from across the leather supply chain.
Leather Days 2026
Day 1 of Freiberg Leather Days 2026 examined the leather industry’s sustainability challenges through discussions on lifecycle assessment, chemical innovation, regulatory developments, traceability and emerging technologies, alongside presentations on beamhouse innovation, biocides, bisphenols and provenance analysis. Read more here.
Day 2 shifted its focus to practical innovation, highlighting PFAS regulation, sustainable processing methods, chemical compliance, leather waste valorisation and the growing role of digitalisation, traceability and artificial intelligence in modern leather manufacturing. Read more here.
