The 37th IULTCS congress，the "Olympic Games" of Leather technology, will kick off in Chengdu, Sichuan Province on October 18, 2023，which will last for 3 days. The industrial experts, scholars and business representatives of the global leather industry will gather in Chengdu to share the latest scientific achievement and discuss the future development of science and technology in the industry. The Scientific Committee has confirmed the presenter of the `Heidemann Lecture`, as well as selected 60 oral presentations from the papers submitted by leather science and technology workers around the world in which 14 speed oral presentations will be given by selected students in one specific session for them. In addition, there will be 94 papers to be posted during the congress.

The preparation of the congress has received continuous attentions from global leather industry colleagues. According to the organizers, there are more than 300 participants from 15 countries and regions registered so far through the website of 2023 IULTCS congress.

During the past years, due to the impact of multiple factors the global leather market consumption continues to be sluggish, the pressure of the industry intensified, scientific and technological innovation has become the foundamental way for the leather industry breaking through. In this context, 2023 IULTCS congress will play an important role in the development of science and technology, increasing confidence, and accelerating recovery and revitalization and high-quality development for the leather industry.

For further details, please visit the official XXXVII IULTCS Congress website (www.iultcs2023.org).