World Footwear

Events

The UITIC Congress is a platform for information exchange and cooperation in the footwear industry

Jun 27, 2025 / UITIC
We spoke to Li Yuzhong, chairman of the China Leather Industry Association (CLIA), to find out more about the upcoming UITIC Congress, which will return to China from the 31st of August to the 3rd of September

8 000 attend June edition of Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags

Jun 23, 2025 / Italy
The 103rd edition of the Italian trade fair specialising in footwear, bags and accessories, held from the 14th to the 17th of June 2025, attracted around 8 000 atendees from over 100 countries

Early Bird Registration for the UITIC Congress 2025 extended

Jun 21, 2025 / UITIC
The deadline for early bird registration for the next UITIC Congress, to be held in Shanghai from the 31st of August to the 3rd of September, has been extended until the 1st of July

APICCAPS shares key takeaways on Portuguese footwear at Vogue Business event

Jun 17, 2025 / Portugal
A panel discussion co-hosted by Vogue Business and APICCAPS shed light on major changes in the global production landscape, encouraging brands to rethink their manufacturing strategies

Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags to address current challenges facing the footwear and accessories market

Jun 6, 2025 / Italy
The event will address challenges such as tariff uncertainty, supply chain fragmentation, and shifting economic geographies in order to help brands and companies navigate the international landscape

Footwear and accessories sectors gear up for the next edition of Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags

Jun 4, 2025 / Italy
Taking place from the 14th to the 17th of June, the 103rd edition of the trade fair aims to be a central reference point for the footwear and accessories sector amid a challenging global business environment

APICCAPS joins Vogue Business to address the ongoing global production upheaval

Jun 4, 2025 / Portugal
Today, APICCAPS and Vogue Business are hosting an event at the Nine Orchard rooftop, New York, to explore new production opportunities in an increasingly unstable global environment

APLF ASEAN is heading to Vietnam

Jun 2, 2025 / Vietnam
After two editions in Bangkok, the trade fair for the sourcing of leather, materials and technology in Southeast Asia will take place in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, from the 13th to the 15th of November 2025

Torben Schütz (HDS/L): the Barefoot European Shoe Fair is the beginning of a success story

Premium ContentMay 26, 2025 / Germany
We spoke to Torben Schütz, Deputy Managing Director at the Federal Association of German Footwear and Leather Goods Industry, to learn more about the upcoming Barefoot European Shoe Fair, the first of its kind in Europe. The preview takes place in the summer in Offenbach, close to Frankfurt

Bangladesh’s leather sector to focus on a visible, vocal and responsible strategy

May 8, 2025 / Bangladesh
“It’s our time to be visible, vocal and responsible” was the main outcome of a roundtable hosted by sector-focused knowledge platform Footwear Exchange to mark World Leather Day 2025

Global Fashion Summit focuses on innovation to turn barriers into bridges

May 5, 2025 / Denmark
Less than a month to go until the opening of the Global Fashion Summit, a leading international forum dedicated to sustainability. This year’s edition will focus on innovation to turn barriers into bridges

Elizabeth Semmelhack from the Bata Shoe Museum: It has been a remarkable 30 years

Premium ContentApr 30, 2025 / Canada
We spoke to Elizabeth Semmelhack, Director and Senior Curator at the Bata Shoe Museum, to learn more about the preparations for the museum’s 30th anniversary. Among other topics, we talked about current and upcoming exhibitions

New fashion chapter in Düsseldorf with TWODAYS

Apr 11, 2025 / Germany
Set to debut alongside Düsseldorf Fashion Days, TWODAYS introduces a compact and refreshed approach centred on concentration, quality and relevance—paired with Neonyt’s sustainable fashion platform

Innovation, sustainability and young talent shine at Futurmoda’s latest edition

Apr 4, 2025 / Spain
The latest edition of Futurmoda gathered footwear professionals worldwide to promote discussions on key industry topics. The next edition will occur on the 15th and 16th of October 2025

Assomac supports internationalisation efforts

Mar 5, 2025 / Italy
The Italian Association of Tanning, Shoe and Leather Goods Machinery Manufacturers (Assomac) is supporting the internationalisation efforts of the sector in key markets such as India, Hong Kong and Pakistan
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