FIMEC 2027 in Novo Hamburgo: leather, footwear and technology

FIMEC 2027 marks the show's 50th edition as the leading trade fair for the leather-footwear sector in Latin America and the only one worldwide that brings the entire industry operation together on a single site, from hides and skins to chemicals, components, footwear and tannery machinery, technology and innovation. The fair runs from March 9 to 11, 2027 at the Fenac grounds in Novo Hamburgo, Rio Grande do Sul, at the heart of the world's largest footwear cluster. On March 9 and 10 doors are open from 1 pm to 8 pm, while on March 11 the show closes at 7 pm. Access is exclusively through the Salão Nobre entrance on Av. Nações Unidas, 3825 - Bairro Ideal. Under the motto "Ative um Novo Futuro", the event showcases an industry increasingly committed to sustainability and market-driven behaviour. Highlights include the Fábrica Conceito, a live footwear factory demonstrating the full production cycle in real time, and the CICB Sustainability Forum, hosted during FIMEC 2027. Decision-makers, CEOs, directors, managers, coordinators, stylists, designers, pattern-makers and professionals across technical, purchasing, sales, development, production and planning roles attend FIMEC to source products, close deals and track the latest technology. Novo Hamburgo offers a well-established hotel and dining infrastructure to welcome both domestic and international visitors.