Every year, a key feature of APLF are the national pavilions. For instance, this year, there will be 24 Turkish exhibitors presenting leather and doubleface materials for footwear, leather goods, garments and tanning applications. For the first time the whole show will take place in a single hall on level 1 of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).
The event programme will also include industry-focused education and design initiatives, notably the Design a Bag Competition Final Judging Ceremony and an Education Day aimed at supporting emerging leather and accessories designers.
Together, the exhibitions and events are designed to connect designers, manufacturers and suppliers shaping the future of leather and fashion production.
Leather Supply Chain Conference 2026 – The Great Leather Reset
In addition, International Leather Maker (ILM) and APLF Ltd will host the half-day conference on March 11, 2026 (the day before the start of the APLF). It will feature six 25-minute oral presentations as well as a panel discussion, focussing on the future trends and direction of the global leather supply chain. The conference will once again take place at the HKCEC, which is the same venue as the show. The APLF show takes place March 12-14, 2026. More information about the provisional conference programme and timings can be found here.
