The 2026 Vietnam VTG Textile & Garment Expo and VFM Shoe Machinery & Materials Expo will grandly open in October, connecting global business opportunities in one stop!

Dual Exhibition Linkage, Smart Manufacturing for the Future | The 2026 Vietnam VTG Textile and Garment Exhibition & VFM Shoe Machinery and Shoe Materials Exhibition Grandly Opens in October, Global Business Opportunities at Your Fingertips!

In 2026, as the global shoe and apparel supply chain undergoes accelerated restructuring, cross-border transfer, and technological upgrading, how can you secure a winning position in increasingly fierce international competition? The 2026 Vietnam VTG Textile and Garment Industry Exhibition and the 2026 Vietnam VFM Shoe Machinery and Shoe Materials Exhibition provide the standard answer. From October 14 to 17, 2026, the most valuable dual benchmark events in Southeast Asia—the 24th Vietnam International Textile and Garment Industry Exhibition (VTG 2026) and the Vietnam International Shoe Machinery and Shoe Materials Industry Exhibition (VFM 2026)—will be held simultaneously at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City, with a powerful grand opening!

Insights into the Global Shoe Industry: At the Crossroads of Challenges and Transformation

Currently, the global footwear, textile, and garment industries are facing unprecedented structural adjustments:

Decline of Demographic Dividend: The traditional labor-intensive model is no longer sustainable. Labor shortages and rising labor costs are forcing factories to transform toward automation and flexible production.

Green Trade Barriers from Europe and the US: The EU Supply Chain Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and major international brands' requirements for ESG, low-carbon, and environmental protection are becoming increasingly stringent. Factories without environmental certifications such as ZDHC and BSCI are facing the risk of being removed from supply chains and losing orders.

Supply Chain Fragmentation Pain Points: Although Vietnam has risen to become the world's third-largest footwear producer and second-largest footwear exporter, it still relies heavily on imports for high-end auxiliary materials, green chemicals, and intelligent equipment.

Facing these industry pain points, this edition of VTG and VFM dual exhibitions are jointly held, fully connecting the entire industrial chain of "textiles - apparel - printing and dyeing - shoe machinery - shoe materials", aiming to build a one-stop cross-border collaboration platform for global buyers to overcome technical bottlenecks and practice ESG compliance.

2026 VTG & VFM Exhibition Four Core Highlights

1. Focusing on intelligent flexible manufacturing to overcome cost challenges. The exhibition will showcase a full range of "shoe-making/garment-making black technologies" including AI visual grabbing, CNC cutting machines, 3D flying knitting equipment, intelligent sewing machinery, and molding robots. Help production enterprises achieve flexible production of small batches, multiple styles, and short delivery times through "machine replacement of manpower".

2. Focus on green recycling, cross the ESG threshold in one stopA special zone for eco-friendly new materials and low-carbon chemicals is set up. On-site, you can precisely source waterless dyeing and finishing technology, bio-based eco-friendly shoe soles, recyclable fabrics, and non-toxic water-based shoe adhesives, helping companies easily meet the international green procurement standards of multinational giants such as Nike, Adidas, and Puma.

3. First-ever "Second-hand Equipment Trading" to meet diverse procurement needsFollowing the global trend of asset-light operations, this exhibition specially introduces a golden week for second-hand equipment procurement in the textile, garment, and footwear sectors, providing small and medium-sized manufacturers with more cost-effective capacity upgrade solutions.

4. Break down industry barriers and unlock cross-sector synergy benefitsBreaking the limitations of single-category exhibitions, footwear accessories (such as smart insoles and eco-friendly shoelaces) and new functional fabrics will create cross-sector collisions in the same space, bringing global buyers brand-new R&D inspiration and cross-industry business opportunities for "integrated footwear and apparel."

Exclusive privileges for overseas buyers: Efficient exhibition visits, direct order accessAs the largest and most professional industry trade matching hub in Southeast Asia, the organizing committee has launched a comprehensive range of trade empowerment services for overseas buyers:

1) Precision Matchmaking (B2B Matchmaking): Efficient one-on-one business negotiation sessions are provided, helping you connect directly with over 2,000 high-quality shoe and garment factories and more than 10,000 professional buyers.

2) Cutting-edge Industry Forums: Multiple international seminars on "Industry 4.0, Digital Supply Chain, and ESG Sustainable Development" will be held concurrently.

3) Convenient Entry: Overseas visitors enjoy an exclusive green channel, no queuing required.

Basic Exhibition Information and Fast Track

1) Exhibition Dates: October 14-17, 2026

2) Opening Hours: 09:00 - 17:00 (closes at 15:00 on the last day)

3) Exhibition Venue: Vietnam · Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City

4) Venue Address: 799 Nguyen Van Linh, Tan My Ward, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Warm reminder: This exhibition is only open to industry professionals aged 16 and above; please dress in formal or business casual attire (slippers, sandals, and shorts are strictly prohibited).

Official visitor pre-registration channel: Click the link below to complete free pre-registration and start your journey to seize opportunities in ASEAN:

VTG / VFM 2026 Official Chinese Visitor Pre-registration ChannelVTG Official English WebsiteVFM Official English WebsiteIn October in Ho Chi Minh City, we look forward to joining footwear and apparel peers from around the world in a new era of intelligent manufacturing!

Spinning, weaving, knitting, digital printing, garment sewing equipment, CAD/CAM systems, testing instruments, textile equipment accessories

Various yarns, woven / knitted / functional fabrics, recycled fibers, zippers, webbing, buttons, sewing threads, and other garment accessories

Dyes, pigments, functional dyeing and printing auxiliaries, water treatment solutions, dyeing and setting equipment, eco-friendly filtration and testing equipment

Full-range automated shoe-making equipment, 3D shoe upper printing equipment; shoe materials such as genuine leather, microfiber, mesh fabric, and rubber soles; auxiliary materials including water-based adhesives, insoles, and shoe buckles; leather goods equipment and leather chemicals

Spinning, weaving, dyeing, garment, shoe-making, bag and leather goods factories and traders in Southern Vietnam; manufacturing enterprises from ASEAN countries for procurement; foreign trade companies, automation integrators, third-party testing institutions; European and American shoe and apparel brand procurement centers in Vietnam, industry associations from various countries, and industrial investment institutions.

Vietnam is an important global manufacturing and export base for textiles, garments, and footwear. The total export value of these two industries exceeds 65 billion USD. However, high-end fabrics, professional chemical raw materials, and automated equipment are largely dependent on imports.