World Footwear

Events

Brazilian Forum highlights Life Cycle Assessment in the leather industry

Dec 27, 2024 / Brazil
The 2025 CICB Sustainability Forum, held during Fimec in Novo Hamburgo in March 2025, will gather experts to discuss Life Cycle Assessment's role in shaping sustainable practices in the leather sector

Sergio Dulio: all UITIC gatherings are unforgettable, but the next congress will set new standards

Premium ContentDec 2, 2024 / China
We spoke to Sergio Dulio, President of the International Union of Shoe Industry Technicians (UITIC), to learn more about the next UITIC Congress in late August and early September 2025 in Shanghai, China. During our interview, Dulio delves into the significance of the event, its theme and what attendees can look forward to

Expo Riva Schuh & Gardabags: A Trend Hub for 2025

Nov 20, 2024 / Italy
Expo Riva Schuh & Gardabags, to be held in Riva del Garda from the 11th to the 14th of January 2025, will be a key event for buyers of footwear and accessories to prepare for 2025

SEEK launches new concept in response to new market needs

Oct 30, 2024 / Germany
The streetwear-focused SEEK exhibition has announced a new solution-focused and adaptable concept in response to new market needs. The next edition will take place throughout January 2025

Next edition of AYSAF is just around the corner

Oct 25, 2024 / Turkey
AYSAF, the International Footwear Materials, Components, Leather and Technology Exhibition, will be held at the Istanbul Expo Centre from the 13th to the 16th of November, under the banner ‘Dare to Be Different’

Shoes Düsseldorf 2025 announces new early dates

Oct 10, 2024 / Germany
Now taking place from the 2nd to the 4th of February, Shoes Düsseldorf will open the 2025 order cycle, offering to its stakeholders earlier trend discussions and better coordination with other trade fairs

ISPO Munich teams up with Copenhagen International Fashion Fair

Oct 7, 2024 / Germany
ISPO Munich and the Copenhagen International Fashion Fair (CIFF) have joined forces. For the first time, CIFF will be present at ISPO Munich with a partner stand, allowing for a greater fusion of sport and fashion

A record-breaking 50th edition for SIMAC Tanning Tech

Oct 4, 2024 / Italy
SIMAC Tanning Tech, the Italian exhibition of machinery and technology for the footwear, leather goods and tanning industries, attracted more than 9,000 visitors at its 50th edition

Dune Group founder to be a keynote speaker at the launch of Global Footwear Future Coalition

Oct 2, 2024 / United Kingdom
The Global Footwear Future Coalition, which aims to be a forum for the exchange of knowledge between industry stakeholders, will be launched on the 9th of October. Daniel Rubin, Founder and Executive Chairman of The Dune Group, will be the keynote speaker

Attendance at Lineapelle falls amid macroeconomic uncertainty

Sep 25, 2024 / Italy
In a context continuing macroeconomic headwinds, the last edition of Lineapelle focused on innovation and attracted 23,800 industry professionals, slightly less than in February

UITIC unveils theme and programme for next Congress

Sep 24, 2024 / UITIC
The 22nd edition of the UITIC Congress will be held in Shanghai in August 2025, focusing on the footwear industry’s competitiveness and sustainability in an age of artificial intelligence

Furturmoda announces partnership with IVACE International ahead of the event

Sep 20, 2024 / Spain
To attract a greater number of international companies, the Spanish trade fair has teamed up with the Valencian Institute for Business Competitiveness (IVACE) for the 52nd edition of the event

MICAM and its sisters fairs attracted 40,950 trade visitors

Sep 19, 2024 / Italy
MICAM Milano, Milano Fashion&Jewels, MIPEL and The One Milano closed with 40,950 trade visitors, 45% of whom came from 140 foreign countries, in line with the previous edition

China and Pakistan sign milestone leather industry agreement

Sep 18, 2024 / China
The Pakistan Tanners Association (PTA) and the China Leather Industry Association (CLIA) have signed a memorandum of understanding, marking a new chapter in the Sino-Pak leather industry cooperation

Milan Fairs to return under the motto Legacy of Style

Sep 12, 2024 / Italy
MICAM Milano, Milano Fashion&Jewels, MIPEL, The One Milano, Lineapelle and Simac Tanning Tech will return to Fiera Milano Rho from the 14th of September under the same “Legacy of Style” motto
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