The deadline for early bird registration of UITIC Congress 2025 has been extended to July 1st
Flash news
June 2025
The 22nd International Footwear Technology Conference, which will be held inShanghai, China from August 31st to September 3rd, 2025, has attracted global attention from the footwear industry.
At present, online registration is in full swing. The organizers have announced that the deadline for early bird registration has been extended to July 1st. Representatives interested in attending the conference are kindly advised to register as soon as possible.
The organizers will retain the factory visit tradition of the UITIC Congress. A two-day visiting itinerary will be arranged from August 31st to September 1st, including visits to SADA, Shima, Huafon, Siena, Duowei, etc.
The oral speakers will give speeches on the topic of Footwear Competitiveness and Sustainable Development in the Era of AI from September 2nd to 3rd.
During the conference, the participants can also visit ACLE, Moda China and enjoy the Huangpu River night cruise tour.
The delegates will have a deep understanding of the achievements of China’s footwear industry and experience the charm of Shanghai, which is known as the Pearl of the Orient.
In Rome, during the Assocalzaturifici Assembly, the Promotional Committee for the nomination of Italian shoemaking as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage was officially established. The aim is to safeguard and pass on this craftsmanship.
The Consortium was honoured at the MF Value Chain Awards 2026, held during the Milano Fashion Global Summit. The collaboration with Paul Andrew on the He(ART) collection also continues.
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