Identity and Vision
Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags: the place to be for the global market
In an increasingly complex market, the event reaffirms its role as a natural meeting point for business and networking - a strategic partner providing practical support to simplify business processes and maximise commercial results. Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags is a practical and results-oriented event designed to meet the needs of exhibitors and buyers, offering a dynamic format that is constantly evolving.
Why attend?
The event stands out in the international trade fair landscape thanks to distinctive features that reinforces its role as a hub for business, networking and industry knowledge for the entire community.
- Strategic timing in the global trade fair calendar
As the first event in the international trade fair calendar, it allows industry professionals to anticipate trends and plan their orders with a valuable time advantage, setting their strategies ahead of other sector events. - An integrated platform for volume fashion
Thanks to the synergy with Gardabags, the event offers a comprehensive platform for volume fashion. The integration of footwear, bags, accessories and travel goods meets the needs of a market looking for coordinated, cross-category solutions ready for retail. - “United nations of shoes and bags”
The event represents a key European hub for international trade in the industry and is recognised by major global manufacturing districts as an ideal platform for highly international business and networking. - A relational identity and a BLeisure dimension
The local setting encourages more natural and relaxed networking in a human-scale environment that promotes wellbeing and balance. The bleisure dimension of Lake Garda (Business + Leisure) combines professional efficiency with a welcoming, community-oriented atmosphere, enhancing the overall business experience.
Upcoming Editions
📅 105° Edition >13 - 16 JUNE 2026
📅 106° Edition >16 - 19 JANUARY 2027
13 - 16 JUNE 202616 - 19 JANUARY 2027
Exhibition CentreVia Baltera, 20 - 38066 - Riva del Garda (Italy)
News in the spotlight
GLOBAL SOURCING EXCELLENCE: CHINA'S LEADING FOOTWEAR HUBS TO SHOWCASE AT EXPO RIVA SCHUH AND GARDABAGS
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
From 13 to 16 June 2026, Riva del Garda will welcome back Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags, confirming its position as the essential international marketplace for the volume footwear, bags and leather go…
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