The 49th FIMEC (Feira Internacional de Couros, Produtos Químicos, Componentes, Máquinas e Equipamentos para Calçados e Curtumes) is a professional exhibition that takes place on March 3-5, 2026, at the Fenac in Novo Hamburgo, RS, Brazil. The event is designed for professionals in the leather and footwear industry and offers a free accreditation process for attendees. The exhibition is not open to minors under the age of 14, children, or newborns.

The event features a catalog of official exhibitors, showcasing various brands and companies in the industry. The exhibition is held in the Salão Nobre, located at Av. Nações Unidas, 3825, Bairro Ideal, Novo Hamburgo/RS.

The FIMEC 2026 focuses on sustainability and innovation in the leather and footwear industry, with a motto of "Ative um Novo Olhar" (Activate a New Look). The event provides a platform for professionals to connect, learn, and expand their business through various experiences and exhibitions.

The exhibition is held over three days, with the following schedule: March 3-4, 2026, from 1 pm to 8 pm, and March 5, 2026, from 1 pm to 7 pm. The event takes place in the center of the world's largest shoe cluster and is the largest exhibition of the leather and footwear industry in Latin America.

The FIMEC 2026 offers various activities, including a happy hour with technology that addresses restricted substances and their application in the industry. Other confirmed attendees include SH Estruturas Metálicas and Divelog, which will showcase their products and services. The event also features a prize for sustainability in the shoe industry, awarded to companies that use renewable and recycled materials.

The exhibition is easily accessible by car, bus (located near the Rodoviária), or train (with the Fenac train station nearby). Parking is available, with a fee of R$ 30.00.