The Riva del Garda trade fair is confirmed as an important platform for meeting supply and demand in the world footwear and accessories market.

The 97th edition of Expo Riva Schuh & Gardabags was held from 11 to 14 June 2022 at the Riva del Garda exhibition center. After two years of pandemic, the event was finally able to host exhibitors and trade associations from over 41 European and non-European countries. In particular from China, Turkey, India, Pakistan, Brazil, Indonesia, Iran, Egypt, Nigeria, United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Portugal and Poland.

With over 8000 visitors to the fair from 103 countries around the world and exhibitors from over 41 countries, the international event has exceeded all expectations, confirming itself as an important platform for meeting supply and demand in the world footwear and accessories market, also in terms of innovation and sustainability. The prestigious scientific committee of the fair made up of international fashion, communication and innovation professionals, in addition to discussing new fashion trends, also addressed these two important issues.

As explained Alessandra Albarelli, General Manager of Riva del Garda Fierecongressi: Expo Riva Schuh & Gardabags has once again shown that it is able to control a constantly evolving scenario in which international buyers are looking for new partners and different sourcing strategies. able to support the positive expectations for the next half year.

This result, according to the President of Riva del Garda Fierecongressi Roberto Pellegrini, is attributable to the ability to have intercepted innovation and market changes.

We – he commented – supported exhibitors and visitors with the fair’s digital platform and thanks to this we were able to guarantee the presence of Asian production, with over 80 Chinese companies, 42 of which in hybrid mode. The numbers, the collaborations and the relationships established lay the foundations for the future of the next editions, with auspicious premises for January 2023.

The appointment with the next edition of Expo Riva Schuh & Gardabags is from 14 to 17 January 2023.