About Exhibition
The Footwear Industry’s Unchanging Meeting Point
AYSAF opens its doors at Istanbul Expo Center on 11-13 November 2026, bringing together leading companies from around the world and connecting exhibitors with domestic and international visitors. Covering sole systems, leather, synthetic leather, textiles, EVA, metal and plastic accessories, chemicals, adhesives, machinery, equipment and production technologies, AYSAF remains one of the industry’s most important business platforms.
Designing Through Leather Selection
The “Designing Through Leather” selection brings together young design students’ innovative perspectives on leather. Moving beyond conventional uses, they reinterpret the material through a distinctive contemporary aesthetic. The collection inspires both footwear and leather professionals while highlighting the next generation’s contribution to the industry.
Product Showcase
A trend-focused leather product group designed by students of 9 Eylül İzmir University met AYSAF visitors. Combining contemporary aesthetics with traditional craftsmanship, the young designers reinterpreted leather’s artistic and functional potential. The showcase brought fresh energy to the industry and presented a new generation of design talent to a wider audience.
AYSAF 2026
Exhibition Dates and Visiting Hours
11 November 2026: 10:00-18:00 12 November 2026: 10:00-18:00 13 November 2026: 10:00-18:00 Use the Online Ticket page to visit or the Stand Application page to exhibit.