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Twice a year, Milan becomes the epicenter of the global footwear industry, and this September is no exception. MICAM Milano, the world’s most important international footwear exhibition, returns to Fieramilano (Rho) from 13 to 15 September 2026, bringing together manufacturers, buyers, and journalists from across the globe for three days dedicated entirely to the art and business of shoemaking.
Now in its 102nd edition, MICAM has built its reputation as the definitive meeting point for the footwear trade, and the numbers reflect it: more than 1,000 exhibiting brands for men, women, and children, over 20,000 visitors, and upwards of 300 media outlets covering the event each season. For an industry built on craftsmanship, trend forecasting, and business relationships, MICAM remains the place where all three converge under one roof.
This September’s edition introduces a new chapter for the fair itself. Under its “Shoes First” campaign, MICAM is repositioning footwear at the center of cultural and commercial conversation, reaffirming its role as a key industry reference while embracing a more dynamic, forward-facing identity. The show’s layout is evolving too, with Halls 1 and 4 swapping locations for a smoother, more intuitive visitor journey, while Halls 2, 3, and 5 retain their familiar configuration.
Beyond the exhibition floor, MICAM Next serves as the fair’s dedicated space for forward-thinking dialogue, seminars, emerging technologies, and trend insights designed to help industry professionals anticipate where the market is heading rather than simply react to it. The initiative reflects MICAM’s broader ambition, not just to showcase what’s available today, but to help shape what comes next.
The fair also continues to champion new talent through its Emerging Designer program, spotlighting twelve designers selected for the originality and sustainability of their collections.
A notable feature of this edition is its expanded ecosystem of co-located events. A single MICAM entry pass grants complimentary access to several major concurrent fairs at Fieramilano, including MIPEL, Milano Fashion&Jewels, LINEAPELLE, and Simac Tanning Tech, on their overlapping exhibition days. For international buyers and press making the trip to Milan, this creates a rare opportunity to cover footwear, leather goods, fashion jewelry, and tanning technology in a single, efficient visit.
For MENA buyers and industry professionals, MICAM continues to represent one of the most valuable footwear sourcing destinations on the calendar, a concentrated snapshot of Italian and international craftsmanship, seasonal trends, and manufacturing innovation, all gathered in one location. With sustainability increasingly shaping purchasing decisions, initiatives like the fair’s VCS (Verified and Certified Steps) area add a further layer of relevance for buyers looking to align sourcing with measurable environmental goals.
MICAM Milano takes place from 13 to 15 September 2026 at Fieramilano, Rho, Italy. Free tickets and press registration are available directly through MICAM’s official website.
