World Footwear

Events

Saudi Lifestyle Week postponed to October 2027

May 29, 2026 / Saudi Arabia
Organisers said the reschedule reflects the wider regional context, while the event will expand beyond fashion and footwear with added segments such as athleisure, wellness and smart living

Portuguese footwear industry heads to Brussels to promote debate on reindustrialisation

May 26, 2026 / Portugal
The Portuguese footwear sector will travel to Brussels on the 16th of June to advocate for a reindustrialisation of Europe that is based on innovation, sustainability, and local production

MICAM reshapes layout for its 102nd edition

May 14, 2026 / Italy
The September edition of MICAM Milano 102 will feature a reworked layout aimed at smoother circulation, with pavilions reorganised to make the visitor journey clearer across the show

OTWorld trade fair spotlights AI and robotics

May 13, 2026 / Germany
The Leipzig trade exhibition brings market leaders and start-ups together, with guided tours and exhibition areas spanning materials, workshop equipment, rehab tech, prosthetics and footwear

Pitti Uomo hosts Sunflower for CPHFW project

May 12, 2026 / Italy
In June, Sunflower will present a special event at Pitti Uomo through a partnership with Copenhagen Fashion Week, introducing the Copenhagen-based brand to a broader international audience

OTWorld Congress to highlight orthopaedic footwear

May 11, 2026 / Germany
The OTWorld 2026 Congress in Leipzig brings clinicians and technicians together for symposia, workshops and free papers on prosthetics, orthotics, rehabilitation and patient mobility

CIFF expands into Paris with curated showroom format

May 4, 2026 / France
The Paris concept combines curated brand selection and buyer targeting, offering brands a collective alternative to going solo while keeping the focus on commercial meetings and market presence

Laura O’Brien: the Atlanta Shoe Market facilitates real business

Premium ContentApr 14, 2026 / United States
In today’s interview, we spoke to Laura O’Brien, who has been the Executive Director of the Atlanta Shoe Market trade fair for over forty years. We talked about the event’s history, role in the US footwear industry and its relevance to international players looking to enter the US market

'Building Resilient Futures leads' Global Fashion Summit agenda

Apr 7, 2026 / Denmark
Taking place in a month, organisers frame sustainability as adaptation under pressure, exploring how business models can evolve through circularity networks and stronger supply chain accountability

AYSAF as Türkiye’s gateway to global footwear trade

Apr 3, 2026 / Turkey
We spoke to Sait Sal?c?, the chairman of the Turkish Footwear Industrialists Association (AYSAD), about the global rise of Türkiye’s footwear sub-industry and its logistics sector, as well as the strategic importance of the AYSAF trade fair, which is taking place from the 21st to the 24th of April in Istanbul

Portuguese footwear reaches the Oscars

Mar 23, 2026 / Portugal
Portuguese footwear made an appearance on the Oscars red carpet when the actress and comedian Chloé Fineman wore shoes by Portuguese brand JJ Heitor to the Vanity Fair party

Futurmoda ends with strong international turnout

Mar 9, 2026 / Spain
The Elche trade fair, Futurmoda, drew more than 4,000 industry visitors, bringing together suppliers and buyers and highlighting fresh commercial leads. The next edition is scheduled for October 2026

Sustainable materials take centre stage at APLF 2026

Mar 6, 2026 / Hong Kong
Sustainable materials for fashion and footwear will take the spotlight at the NextGen Fashion Material Tech Talk on the 13th of March 2026 during APLF 2026 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre

MICAM attracts consistent international attendance

Feb 26, 2026 / Italy
The last edition of MICAM, which was held alongside MIPEL between the 22nd and the 24th of February at Fieramilano Rho, attracted over 20,000 visitors, 54% of whom were international

Portuguese footwear in the spotlight at international fashion weeks

Feb 23, 2026 / Portugal
The Portuguese footwear industry has strengthened its international presence by collaborating with prominent designers at major fashion events in New York, Paris and Milan
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