Exhibition · Dusseldorf, Germany · Major show

GDS - International Event for Shoes and Accessories

Shoes, Shoe Industry

Official website
Next editionNot confirmedLast edition we have: 11–13 Sep 2015
Last venueMesse DüsseldorfDusseldorf, Germany · where the 2014 edition was; venue not yet confirmed
RunningSince 2010Annual · 7 editions on record
Last checked11 Nov 2026Its website has moved
We haven't confirmed the next dates yet. The last edition in our records was 11–13 Sep 2015 at Messe Düsseldorf. Check the organiser's site: whk-controlling.de. Are you the organiser? Correct this listing.

Key numbers

Exhibitors
1,139in 2010, organiser's figure
Visitors
28,448in 2010, organiser's figure
Floor space
52,500 sqm.in 2010, organiser's figure
Editions on record
7first in 2010

About GDS - International Event for Shoes and Accessories

GDS 2014 - GET OUT THE BEST FOR YOU

NEW DATE –NEW CONCEPT

The new GDS Concept does not just offer you an overview of the trends and the ordering security you need to make your range a success. GDS offers you a completly new brand experience.

As a globally leading trade fair, GDS is more than a meeting place for the most important manufacturers and buyers of footwear and accessories. It also highlights outstanding trends and puts the focus on influential developments.

1.048 exhibitors from 41 countries

18.804 visitors

including 47 % from abroad

From our listing of the 2014 edition. Details may have changed since.

Editions

YearDatesWhereExhibitorsVisitors
201511–13 Sep 2015Messe Düsseldorf
Dusseldorf, Germany
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201430 Jul – 1 Aug 2014Messe Düsseldorf
Dusseldorf, Germany
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201311–13 Sep 2013Messe Düsseldorf
Dusseldorf, Germany
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20125–7 Sep 2012Messe Düsseldorf
Dusseldorf, Germany
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20117–9 Sep 2011Messe Düsseldorf
Dusseldorf, Germany
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201116–18 Mar 2011Messe Düsseldorf
Dusseldorf, Germany
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201012–14 Mar 2010Messe Düsseldorf
Dusseldorf, Germany
1,13928,448

Past editions from the bvents archive (2008–2019) and organiser figures where they were published.

Questions

When is GDS - International Event for Shoes and Accessories?

The next dates haven't been confirmed. The last edition we have on record was 11–13 Sep 2015.

Where is it held?

The 2014 edition was at Messe Düsseldorf, Dusseldorf, Germany. The organiser hasn't confirmed the venue for this edition yet.

How often does it take place?

Annual, judging by the 7 editions on record since 2010.

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