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🤝 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭, organised by APLF and co-organised by UITIC and SATRA! 🗓️ Date: 13 March 2025 ⏲️ Time: 14:00 - 16:30 📍 Location: Seminar Area, Hall 1D, 1D-B30 Session 2: Compliance – An Opportunity or An Unwelcome Necessity? In this session by SATRA, footwear brand and accreditation body will explore the multifaceted nature of compliance within the footwear industry. Is compliance merely an unwelcome necessity, or can it be transformed into a valuable opportunity for growth and innovation?   Key topics will include: How compliance could influence production, design, and market entry How to leverage compliance as a competitive advantage Discover how adhering to compliance can not only mitigate risks but also drive sustainable practices that resonate with consumers. Address the common challenges businesses face in meeting compliance requirements. How can companies prepare for upcoming regulations?   Moderator: Dr Christine Anscombe , SATRA Technology Centre Speakers: ⁠Bhaskar Changalasetty, Senior Quality Manager, R M Williams ⁠Matthew Abbott, Technical Editor / Commercial Manager, World Leather magazine / Footwearbiz Deborah Taylor, Managing Director, Sustainable Leather Foundation (SLF) ⁠Keith Kwok, Operations Director, The Hong Kong Standards and Testing Centre Join us for insightful discussions on the future of the footwear industry! 📌Check out link in below or scan the QR code now to register now for the event! https://lnkd.in/g4u7VFdG #APLF #aplf2025 #GFES #UITIC #SATRA #aplfinhongkong #aplfhk #aplfhongkong #fashionaccess #leather #Footwear #seminar #sourcing #traders #industryupdates #sustainable #hongkong #aplfleather #materialsourcing #leathersourcing

🤝 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭, organised by APLF and co-organised by UITIC and SATRA! 🗓️ Date: 13 March 2025 ⏲️ Time: 14:00 - 16:30 📍 Location: Seminar Area, Hall 1D, 1D-B30 Session 1: Sustainability Highway to Market by UITIC This session by UITIC brings together footwear group executive, sustainability expert, and technicians to provide the audience with invaluable insights into the key factors driving the competitiveness of footwear brands.   Key topics will include:  How to leverage sustainability to enhance brand visibility and appeal. Insights into how AI is transforming product design and efficiency in the footwear industry. Keynote: Global Scenario & Challenges, by Sergio Dulio – President of the international association of footwear technicians (UITIC) Panel Discussion – How to utilise sustainability to grow your footwear market Moderator: William Wong, Consultant of Hong Kong Footwear Association Panellists: Sergio Dulio, President of the international association of footwear technicians (UITIC) Alex Thomas, Caleres, Inc. Yves Morin, President of the Organizing Committee of Sustainable Leather Forum Lu Hua, Deputy Secretary-General of CLIA Join us for insightful discussions on the future of the footwear industry! 📌Check out link in below or scan the QR code now to register now for the event! https://lnkd.in/g4u7VFdG #APLF #aplf2025 #GFES #UITIC #SATRA #aplfinhongkong #aplfhk #aplfhongkong #fashionaccess #leather #Footwear #seminar #sourcing #traders #industryupdates #sustainable #hongkong #aplfleather #materialsourcing #leathersourcing

🌱 Join us for the Testex Seminar - Empowering Sustainable Growth: Real-World OEKO-TEX® Success Stories & Innovative Solutions 🗓️Date: 13 March 2025 ⏰ Time: 01:00 PM - 01:45 PM 📍 Location: Main Stage, Hall 3G, Level 3 🙌 Join Us now: https://lnkd.in/g9sb7CUw Discover inspiring success stories and innovative solutions that promote sustainable practices in the industry. 🌳 📌Register now to visit APLF 2025 if you have not: https://lnkd.in/gcNzM-6A #APLF #aplf2025 #aplfinhongkong #aplfhk #aplfhongkong #materials #fashionaccess #fashion #tanners #leather #traders #tannery #OEKO #sustainability #sustainableseminar #material #networking #Testex #leatherseminar #leathertesting #testing #chemicaltesting #leatherindustry #businessseminar #certifcates #leathercertificates #sustainableleather #sustainablematerial #events #materialsourcing #hkevents #fashionsourcing #tradeshow #exhibition

🎉 Join us for the Design-A-Bag Final Judging Ceremony! 🎉 🗓 Date: 12 March 2025 ⏰ Time: 03:00 PM – 03:45 PM 📍 Location: Main Stage, Hall 3G, Level 3 This year, our top 3 finalists hail from Argentina, China, and India, showcasing incredible talent in their original designs. Be sure to check out their bags 👜 on display in the area next to the Main Stage! 🙌 Our judging panel is exceptional this year, featuring leather influencer Tanner Leatherstein and Creative Director of Cafune, Queenie Fan, and many more! Join Us now: https://lnkd.in/g9sb7CUw Don't miss this opportunity to explore sustainable practices in the leather and fashion industry! See you there! 🌍✨ 📌Register now to visit APLF 2025 if you have not: https://lnkd.in/gcNzM-6A #APLF #aplf2025 #DAB #dab25 #fashion #designers #aplfinhongkong #aplfhk #aplfhongkong #fashionaccess #leather #bag #bagcompetition #bagdesigners #handbagcompetition #bagdesign #leatherbag #tannerleatherstein #cafune #luxurybag #designs #events #judges #bagjudges #fashiondesigner #hkevents #tradeshow #exhibition

🌿 Join us for the CTC Seminar presented by Ars Tinctoria SRL and CTC Asia & CTC Dongguan! 🗓️Date: 13 March 2025 ⏰ Time: 02:00 PM – 02:45 PM 📍 Location: Main Stage, Hall 3G, Level 3 Topic: The Biobased Content of Leather and Other Fashion Materials Join Us now: https://lnkd.in/g9sb7CUw Don't miss this opportunity to explore sustainable practices in the leather and fashion industry! See you there! 🌍✨ 📌Register now to visit APLF 2025 if you have not: https://lnkd.in/geUyJatx #APLF #aplf2025 #aplfinhongkong #aplfhk #aplfhongkong #materials #fashionaccess #fashion #tanners #leather #traders #tannery #biobased #material #networking #CTC #leatherseminar #seminar #businessconnections #fashionmaterials #materials #leatherindustry #business #leathergoods #events #materialsourcing #hkevents #fashionsourcing #tradeshow #exhibition

📢 Join us for the Made-In-China.com Seminar by Focus Technology Co., Ltd.! 🗓️ Date: 12 March 2025 ⏰ Time: 02:00 PM - 02:45 PM 📍 Location: Seminar Area, Hall 1D, Level 1 Topic: Navigating the Global Market: Strategies for Chinese and Foreign Enterprises Join Us now: https://lnkd.in/g9sb7CUw Don’t miss this chance to gain valuable insights and strategies for success! See you there! 🌏✨ 📌Register now to visit APLF 2025 if you have not: https://lnkd.in/geUyJatx #APLF #aplf2025 #aplfinhongkong #aplfhk #aplfhongkong #materials #fashionaccess #fashion #tanners #leather #traders #tannery #businesspartner #networking #connections #networkingevent #businessevent #chinaseminar #seminar #chinamarket #chinaforeign #businessconnections #leatherindustry #business #leathergoods #events #materialsourcing #hkevents #fashionsourcing #tradeshow #exhibition

🌟 Join us for the Leather Naturally Breakfast Meeting! 🌟 with Leather Naturally 🗓 Date: 13 March 2025 ⏰ Time: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM 📍 Location: Room N106 - 108, Level 1, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and collaborate! 📌Join Us now: https://lnkd.in/g9sb7CUw Register to visit APLF 2025 if you have not: https://lnkd.in/gcNzM-6A More events to come!✨ #APLF #aplf2025 #aplfinhongkong #aplfhk #aplfhongkong #materials #fashionaccess #fashion #tanners #leather #traders #sustainable #seminar #leatherindustry #business #breakfastmeeting #LN #industryupdate #networkingevents #hides #businessevents #events #materialsourcing #hkevents #networking #fashionsourcing #tradeshow #business #leathernaturally #exhibition #comingsoon

🌟 Explore some of the noteworthy exhibitors at Materials+! - New Way Pro (1C-C16) - Sea Queen Fashion (1D-A07) - FungHing Hardware Products (1D-B11) - Artseecraft (1C-C13) - Shun Hing Metal (1C-C02) 📌Register now!  https://lnkd.in/gcNzM-6A Don't miss the chance to connect and discover cutting-edge products! 🌍✨ #APLF #aplf2025 #aplfinhongkong #aplfhk #aplfhongkong #materials #fashionaccess #fashion #brands #materialsourcing #sustainablematerials #china #hongkong #fashionsourcing #chains #bagframes #buckles #sequins #buttons #hardware #bags #accessories #newmaterials #footwear #components #zipper #fashionhardware #fashionaccessories #exhibition

𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭, organised by APLF and co-organised by UITIC and SATRA! Date: 13 March 2025 Time: 14:00 - 16:00 Location: Seminar Area, Hall 1D, 1D-B30 SATRA Session: Compliance – An Opportunity or An Unwelcome Necessity? Moderator: Christine Anscombe , SATRA Technology Centre Speakers: 1.⁠Bhaskar Changalasetty, Senior Quality Manager, R M Williams 2.⁠Matthew Abbott, Commercial Manager/technical editor, World Trades Publishing / World Footwear 3.Deborah Taylor, Managing Director, Sustainable Leather Foundation (SLF) 4.⁠Keith Kwok, Operations Director, The Hong Kong Standards and Testing Centre Check out link below or scan the QR code now to register now for the event! https://lnkd.in/gQAnTHiE #APLF #aplf2025 #GFES #UITIC #SATRA #aplfinhongkong #aplfhk #aplfhongkong #fashionaccess #leather #Footwear #seminar #sourcing #traders #industryupdates #sustainable #hongkong #aplfleather #materialsourcing #leathersourcing

🌟 Exciting news! The French Pavilion will be at APLF 2025 in Hong Kong, showcasing exquisite finished leathers, hides, skins, and cutting-edge tanning chemicals. 🔍 Explore French pavilion in Hall 3FG and Hall 3B-E and discover their luxurious craftmanship. 📌 Register now! https://lnkd.in/gcNzM-6A #APLF #aplf2025 #aplfinhongkong #aplfhk #aplfhongkong #france #fashionaccess #leather #tanning #frenchleather #hides #franceleather #wetblue #sourcing #hides #skins #exoticleather #sustainable #tanningsolutions #chemicals #rawmaterials #tanners #tanning#rollers #finishedleather #certified #leathersourcing #materialsourcing #pavilion #exhibition