ABOUT THE FAIR
Since its founding in 1949, the ILM has been the leading industry event for premium leather goods, bags, travel luggage, and accessories, enjoying worldwide recognition. The ILM takes place twice a year at the modern Messe Offenbach exhibition center in Offenbach am Main. The event is organized by Messe Offenbach GmbH, whose many years of experience ensure a unique blend of tradition and contemporary trends.
The ILM is much more than a traditional trade fair. It serves as the central meeting point for the international leather goods industry and, as the largest marketplace of its kind, provides a platform for leather goods, innovative bag designs, contemporary travel luggage, inspiring accessories, and pioneering materials, designs, and manufacturing processes. A distinctive feature is the curated ILM ACCESSORIES segment, which, alongside established collections, also showcases new product ideas and high-quality trend pieces. The fair stands out for its strong focus on inspiration, networking, and business opportunities: expert presentations, panel discussions, and networking events deliver up-to-date industry knowledge, valuable market insights, and facilitate the building of new business connections—always in tune with the latest developments.
The exhibiting companies primarily represent the fields of leather goods manufacturing, bag design, travel luggage, and accessories. They present their innovations to an international audience of retailers, designers, industry experts, and fashion enthusiasts from around the globe. Visitors come to ILM to discover upcoming trends at an early stage, maintain business relationships, and connect with leading minds in the industry. The fair is closely linked to Offenbach's history, as the city boasts a longstanding tradition in leather processing and trade, giving the ILM a unique sense of authenticity and expertise.
Messe Offenbach distinguishes itself with its modern infrastructure, central location in the Rhine-Main region, and excellent accessibility by public transport and car. Thus, ILM Offenbach not only provides industry-specific information at the highest level but also offers a unique trade fair experience in a traditional yet ideally connected environment.
The ILM will take place on 3 days from Saturday, 29. August to Monday, 31. August 2026 in Offenbach am Main.