ABOUT THE EVENT
CELEBRATING THE UNSUNG HEROES OF BANGLADESH’S LEATHER, FOOTWEAR & ALLIED INDUSTRY
The CHANGEMAKER Awards, a collaboration between Footwear Exchange and ASK Trade & Exhibitions Pvt Ltd, is the country’s first dedicated awards platform for the leather, footwear, and allied industries. It shines a spotlight on the remarkable contributions of individuals, organizations, and innovations that are redefining standards and driving impactful transformation. An eminent jury will identify true changemakers, while the Awards Nite will also serve as a platform for knowledge sharing, networking and dialogue opportunities on pressing industry challenges and growth strategies.
THE 2026 EDITION IS NOW OPEN!
THE EVENT CONCEPT
Three interconnected elements, one platform.
01
Keynote & Industry Insights
The Future of Bangladesh Leather
Leading personalities, policymakers, exporters, designers and global experts share perspectives on the opportunities and challenges shaping the industry.
02
Changemaker Awards
Recognising Those Who Move the Industry Forward
A flagship recognition programme celebrating individuals, organisations and initiatives that have meaningfully transformed Bangladesh's leather & footwear ecosystem.
03
Trends in Motion
Bangladesh Leather & footwear. Moving Fashion Forward.
A curated fashion show presenting leather & footwear as a medium of creativity — leather, footwear, bags, accessories and lifestyle products on the runway.
BACKGROUND & VISION
There is another story of Bangladesh leather & footwear waiting to be told
Bangladesh’s leather ecosystem spans raw materials, tanning, footwear, leather goods, accessories, manufacturing and export — yet it is still largely told through the lens of manufacturing alone.
THE EVENT NARRATIVE
One story, told in five movements.
1.We Have a Heritage
Bangladesh has decades of experience, craftmanship and manufacturing capability.
2.We Are Changing
A new generation is bringing innovation, technology, sustainability and design into the industry.
3.We Recognize the Changemakers
The people driving this transformation deserve recognition.
4.We Have Something to Show
Our capabilities should be experienced — not simply explained
5.We Are Moving Forward
Through Trend in Motion, Bangladesh presents its leather & footwear story to the world.