Leather Science • Processing • Sustainability
📅 [Day Month] – [Day Month] 2026
📍 [Venue Name], [City], [Country]
The LASRA Conference 2026 brings together leather manufacturers, chemists, researchers, sustainability specialists, and supply chain professionals from across the globe for two days of knowledge exchange, technical presentations, and collaborative dialogue.
Hosted by LASRA, the Leather and Shoe Research Association, this biennial event is a cornerstone of the international leather industry calendar, providing a rigorous, peer-reviewed forum for advances in tanning chemistry, sustainable processing, material science, and regulatory compliance.
Whether you are presenting research, sourcing innovation, or forging new commercial relationships, LASRA 2026 offers the connections and insight to move your work forward.
Confirmed keynote speakers include Ian Proudfoot, Wouter Hendriksen (Smit & Zoon), with additional invited speakers from FILK and New Zealand's Ministry for Primary Industries currently being finalised.
Additional speakers will be announced as the programme is confirmed. Contact us to enquire about speaking opportunities.
The scientific programme covers the full breadth of leather science and technology, from raw material quality to finished product performance. Submissions addressing any of the following themes are welcome.
Chrome-free alternatives, vegetable tannins, enzymatic processing, and closed-loop water systems.
Novel retanning agents, dyestuffs, fat-liquors, surface coatings, and functional finish technologies.
Wastewater management, solid waste valorisation, and regulatory frameworks across key markets.
Hide and skin grading, defect reduction, slaughter practices, and supply chain traceability.
Physical, chemical, and performance testing; ISO/IUP/IULTCS standards updates and harmonisation.
LCA methodologies, end-of-life processing, bio-based inputs, and industry carbon footprint reduction.
Automation, AI-assisted quality control, digital traceability, and smart manufacturing in tanneries.
Global leather market analysis, tariff developments, sourcing shifts, and brand-sector outlook.
A draft programme will be published as additional speakers and presentations are confirmed. A downloadable PDF will be available closer to the conference.
Full Programme, Coming Soon
The detailed programme including paper abstracts, speaker biographies, and session timetables will be available for download here from [Month Year].
* Accommodation rates and booking links will be confirmed when registration opens. We recommend booking early as availability is limited.
Registration includes full access to all keynote and technical sessions, the delegate pack, catering throughout the event, and access to the evening welcome reception. The Conference Dinner is available as an optional add-on.
Registration opens [Month Year]. For group bookings of 5 or more, please contact us directly.
LASRA 2026 is made possible through the generous support of our sponsors. Sponsorship packages are available across three tiers, offering excellent visibility to an engaged, senior industry audience.
Interested in sponsoring LASRA 2026? Sponsorship packages offer branding across all conference materials, exhibition space, delegate bag inserts, and more. Download our sponsorship prospectus or get in touch to discuss options.
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Abstract Submission Deadline Abstracts of no more than 300 words should be submitted by [Date TBC]. Authors will be notified of acceptance by [Date TBC].