The three-day event is taking place at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre from September 1–3, with more than 1,000 exhibitors expected.

September 1’s programme includes an introduction to the Leather Working Group, a 2027/28 Fall Winter trend forecast and a Sustainable Tanning Industry Sharing conference, which will look at green development across the leather industries of China, the U.S., Italy and Brazil. APLF workshops focused on leather airplane decorations will also take place in the afternoon.

With ACLE running through Thursday, visitors still have two full days to source materials, meet suppliers and take part in the exhibition’s seminar and workshop programme.