1.000 Companies and brands
+100 Represented countries
8.000 Attendees
105 Editions
5 Venues
Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags
Organized by Riva del Garda Fierecongressi SpA, Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags - with 41 countries represented among the exhibiting companies, and many visitors from over 100 different countries - is the most important international exhibition dedicated to volume footwear, leather goods and accessories.
JUNE 2026 105th Edition
We are working to make the next editions of Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags not only business events but also moments of exchange and networking! Several events and activities will take place at the trade fair and will involve the stakeholders who have made the history of Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags.
Innovation Village Retail Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags innovation hub
An exhibition village open to start-ups, companies and professionals, designed to create networking and business opportunities in the field of innovation.
An important opportunity for exhibitors and visitors, who will be the first to see innovations in the footwear and accessories sector, through the projects exhibited by start-ups and young companies in a dedicated space
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16 - 19 JANUARY 202712 - 15 JUNE 2027
Exhibition CentreVia Baltera, 20 - 38066 - Riva del Garda (Italy)
A team of professionals driving innovation in your trade fair experience Scientific Committee
All the services you need: hotels, transfers and more Plan your trip
Train station and city centre shuttle
Connection to/from Rovereto railway station, the city centre and the trade fair.
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The all-in-one digital platform Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags App
The interactive experience becomes a fully integrated part of the trade fair, thanks to the App. It is your essential tool for multiplying your business opportunities before, during, and after the event
Your always-active virtual showcase allows you to: manage appointments with a click, network strategically with key operators, explore the product catalogue, and consult the full event programme. The "Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags App" is the perfect solution for having the exhibition and all its connections right at your fingertips!
Since 2016, bringing production closer to home has been the top priority stated by many fashion buyers, but the proportion of European and US imports from neighbouring countries has remained unchanged…
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