Philippine Lifestyle Sourcing Expo 2026 to Power the Next Wave of Lifestyle and Sports Retail as Exhibiting Manufacturers Prepare to Open in Two Weeks
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — From fashion and e-commerce to the growing sports and fitness market, businesses in the Philippines are expanding into new categories and reaching new consumers. But growth starts with sourcing, finding the right products that match demand and move with the market.
With just two weeks remaining, final preparations are underway for the Philippine Lifestyle Sourcing Expo 2026 (PHLSE 2026), set to take place October 8-10, 2026, at the SMX Convention Center, Manila, where manufacturers and suppliers from China and the Philippines will exhibit directly to trade buyers across retail, e-commerce, and sports industries.
Organized by the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Textiles (CCCT) and Huiyuan Culture Development Group Co., Ltd., and managed by Global-Link MP Events International, Inc., the expo brings together three specialized trade shows — the Philippine Apparel Textile Show, Philippine Sport Show, and The Asia International E-Commerce Expo — under one roof, positioning it as the country's dedicated marketplace for product sourcing and retail growth.
This year's edition will feature exhibiting manufacturers and suppliers across categories including footwear, apparel and textiles, sports equipment and gear, with an expanded focus on basketball and pickleball goods, ceramics and crafts, home and daily necessities, and food and tea.
“Through PHLSE, we hope companies can not only discover products and connect with buyers and suppliers, but also better understand each other’s industrial strengths, identify potential investment and business partners, and explore long-term opportunities. As the Expo continues to grow, we hope PHLSE will develop beyond a professional sourcing platform into a more efficient and long-term platform for trade and industrial cooperation between the Philippines and international markets.” said Chen Danfeng, Vice Chairman of China Convention/Exhibition/Event Society (CCEES), Vice Chairman of CCOIC Convention & Exhibition Commission, and President of Huiyuan Cultural Development Group Co., Ltd.
Highlights to Look Forward To
Alongside the exhibition floor, this year's program includes a dedicated Business-to-Business Networking Activity, offering pre-arranged one-on-one meetings between qualified buyers and manufacturers. This expo will also hold cultural programming activities such as ROOTED: The Filipino Runway, presented in partnership with the Fashion Designers Association of the Philippines and a live Laga weaving demonstration in partnership with Laga Handicrafts of Lubuagan, Kalinga.
Visitors can also look forward to on-site activities, including a Visit & Win raffle promo for the first 800 expo visitors, and an early registration pickleball giveaway.
Beyond the exhibition floor, the Philippine Pickleball Academy, in partnership with PHLSE 2026, will host an open pickleball play session, giving attendees a hands-on way to experience the sport driving one of this year's fastest-growing sourcing categories. As pickleball continues to gain traction across the Philippines, the activity offers buyers, exhibitors, and visitors alike a chance to test equipment, connect with suppliers behind the gear, and see firsthand why the category has become a priority for retailers and distributors this year.
Free Registration is Still Open
Visitor registration for PHLSE 2026 remains open and is free for qualified trade buyers, including brand owners, importers, distributors, resellers, retail chains, e-commerce sellers, institutional buyers, and startups actively sourcing for their businesses. The expo will run on October 8-10, 2026, at the SMX Convention Center, Manila, and interested buyers may register at phlifestylesourcingexpo.vx-events.com
Buyers looking to take part in the dedicated Business-to-Business Networking Activity, which matches Filipino buyers with international manufacturers and suppliers through pre-arranged meetings, may register separately at bit.ly/PHLSE2026.