Almost 8 thousand buyers at ANPIC no. 64

There is great satisfaction for the conclusion of edition number 64 of Anpic, the most important sourcing fair for the footwear and fashion industry, which took place from 23 to 25 October 2024 at the Poliforum of León, in the State of Guanajuato, Mexico. The event, which brought together more than 800 stands representing over 200 brands from 19 countries, is expected to generate up to 275 million pesos in sales, consolidating itself as a key platform for innovation, sustainability and industry trends. On show: machinery and equipment, chemicals, tanning, textiles, components and accessories.

On the visitor front, more than 8,000 buyers from different geographical areas confirmed the leadership of this event in Latin America. Foreign visitors accounted for 13%, coming from strategic markets such as Argentina, Brazil, Spain, Italy and the United States.

Particular attention was paid to sustainability and innovation, also through in-depth discussion of these topics in seminars and workshops that focused on topics such as Artificial Intelligence in footwear design, Trend Forecasting, and the global footwear market.

The October edition also saw the launch of ‘MUSA ANPIC Design Fest’, an exclusive space dedicated to creativity, innovation and business interaction: ‘MUSA ANPIC DESIGN FEST 2025 wants to be more than an exhibition platform, it is a space to inspire and connect the protagonists of fashion, footwear and related sectors. We want ANPIC Autumn-Winter to be even stronger and more global, and MUSA will be a key pillar to achieve this,’ the president explained. The event will take place from 26-27 March 2025 at the Poliforum León, where 85 selected companies will present innovative and trend-setting materials.