The Vietnam Footwear Summit 2026 will be returning to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on September 16-17, 2026. This summit will convene global brands, manufacturers, supply chain partners, and policy experts. The summit aims to address core issues such as tariff mitigation, sustainable production, and technological innovation to explore paths for high-quality development and build a platform for win-win cooperation. As Vietnam strives to increase its global market share to 8-10% by 2030, this summit will be a pivotal link in shaping the future of the global footwear landscape, helping Vietnam transform from a “manufacturing powerhouse” into a “high-value hub”.
To date, the summit has attracted participants from New Balance, Adidas, Decathlon, Ralph Lauren, Fashion for Good, BASF, Mitsui Chemicals, Brenntag, TotalEnergies, TFL, Vietnam Elite Global Footwear, Far Eastern New Century (Far Eastern Group), SML Vietnam, Milspeed International, Vibram, R.G. Barry, X-Rite, Consumer Testing Technology (CTI), the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA), Caleres, the Council for Leather Exports of India (CLE)... as well as companies across the footwear supply chain from Vietnam, China, Singapore, Thailand, India, and other countries and regions.
This summit is your platform to:
• Get official updates on trade policies, tariff landscapes, EVFTA/CPTPP/RCEP compliance, and market outlooks for the US, EU, and Asia.
• Explore low‑carbon materials, circular economy models, carbon accounting, factory decarbonization, and digital product passport.
• Discover automation, AI, 3D printing, digital supply chains, and smart factory roadmaps to boost efficiency and agility.
• Address material self‑sufficiency, local sourcing, and global‑local collaboration to strengthen resilience and reduce costs.
• Connect with decision‑makers from international brands, top manufacturers, material suppliers, tech providers, and government bodies.
Why You Should Attend
For Brands & Manufacturers
• Navigate tariff barriers and trade policy risks with official insights
• Build resilient, low‑cost, sustainable supply chains
• Accelerate OEM‑to‑OBM upgrading and brand value growth
• Access cutting‑edge materials, automation, and digital solutions
• Connect with qualified production and sourcing partners
For Suppliers & Sponsors
• Showcase your technology, materials, and services to decision‑makers
• Position your brand as a leader in sustainability and innovation
• Generate high‑quality leads and long‑term commercial contracts
• Gain premium exposure across the entire footwear ecosystem
• Align with Vietnam’s fastest‑growing manufacturing sector
Join us September 16–17, 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City. Shape the future of footwear. Lead the reboot. Grow without limits.
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