The 2nd Southeast Asia Footwear Innovation and Sustainable Development Summit

July 7, 2026 | Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

1. Background

Vietnam is the world's third-largest footwear producer and exporter. In 2024, its export value of footwear and leather products exceeded USD 26 billion, with the North American and EU markets accounting for more than 70% of total exports.

Vietnam has formed mature footwear industrial clusters in Ho Chi Minh City, Haiphong, Hanoi and other regions. Foreign-invested enterprises dominate exports with an 80% market share, while local Vietnamese manufacturers are mainly engaged in small and medium-sized production.

Most foreign brand manufacturers that previously operated factories in China have relocated their production capacity to Vietnam and Indonesia. A clear industrial division has taken shape: Vietnam focuses on R&D, while Indonesia concentrates on mass production. At the same time, Vietnam is continuously introducing advanced technologies from China, including eco-friendly new materials, supercritical foaming, 3D printing and other innovative footwear technologies.

In addition, many Chinese footwear brands are planning overseas layout strategies to accelerate global expansion and compete in the international market.

To build an efficient platform for industrial resource docking and information exchange, Aibang organizes the 2nd Southeast Asia Footwear Innovation and Sustainable Development Summit, empowering industrial upgrading and green sustainable development of the global footwear industry.

Proposed Invited Brand Enterprises

Nike, Adidas, Puma, New Balance, ASICS, On, HOKA, Under Armour, Converse, Timberland, Vans, Salomon, Deckers (Parent Company of UGG), Skechers, Brooks, Reebok, Columbia, The North Face, Hummel, Li-Ning, ANTA, Decathlon, FILA, Saucony, Crocs, Heydude, Mizuno, Ecco, Merrell, Clarks, HUSH PUPPIES, etc.

Proposed Invited Footwear Material & Supporting Enterprises

Pou Chen, Yu Chi, Feng Tay, Chia Chiu, Zhongjie Footwear, Cheng Lu, Taekwang, Longdian Group, Xing Ang, Hongfu Footwear, Daju Shoe Materials, Dali Bo Group, Longxing Tianxia, Guangshuo Footwear, Zhixing, Chengda, Laiyi Group, Zhiqiang International, Longxin Shoe Materials, Senying Xinyi (Yixin), Wanjiaxin, Hairuisi, Huahong Textile, Fulin Plastic, Chunxiang Rubber & Plastic, Dingye Chemical, Tongde Shoe Materials, Hongchao New Materials, Xintai, Fusheng Footwear, Xinchenghe, Weixing Co., Ltd.

Review of the 1st Southeast Asia Footwear Innovation and Sustainable Development Summit 2025

Group Photo of 2025 Aibang Vietnam Footwear Innovation & Development Delegation

2. Forum Topics

No.	Topic Direction	Speaker Enterprise & Person
1	High-performance SBCs: Integrated technology of midsole foaming and outsole lightweighting(SEBS tear-resistant modification × supercritical foaming × TPR lightweight injection foamed outsole)	Taixiang Industries, Business Manager Gavin Liao
2	Redefine shoe midsole: Molecular design and performance breakthrough of nylon elastomer	Guangyin New Materials
3	Beyond cushioning: How functionally integrated sole design improves wearing experience and foot health	Bosite
4	Material innovation shapes sports future: Advantages, applications and trends of supercritical fluid foaming technology	Lifeng New Materials, Deputy General Manager Hong Junling
5	Ningbo Renhe - Shock-absorbing, lightweight and elastic shoe material solutions	Ningbo Renhe
6	3D printing flexible & elastic solutions and application cases	Guanghua Elite
7	SPARK high-performance overall footwear solutions	SPARK
8	Supercritical foamed sheets empower high-performance & low-cost footwear material manufacturing in Vietnam	Jiawei New Materials
9	INNOVATION FOR PERFORMANCE FOOTWEAR – Systems, Culture and Techniques	New Balance, Bruno Forcione, Footwear Strategic Sourcing
10	Comprehensive application of PCL polycaprolactone in high-performance shoe materials	Hunan Juren
11	Integrated application of composite materials such as carbon plate and graphene in sports shoes	To be confirmed
12	Market pattern and innovation demand analysis of footwear industry in Vietnam and Southeast Asia	To be confirmed
13	Industrialization progress and performance balance of bio-based and recycled materials (EVA/TPU/PET)	To be confirmed

3. Event Agenda

Date & Time	Schedule
Monday, July 6	Morning: Departure from China14:00–18:00: On-site Registration
Tuesday, July 7	7:30–8:50: Registration & Admission8:50–18:00: Summit Forum18:00–19:30: Networking Banquet
Wednesday, July 8	Exhibition VisitMorning: Visit The 26th Vietnam International Footwear, Leather & Industrial Machinery Exhibition(Venue: Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center, Ho Chi Minh City; Date: July 8–10)Afternoon: Visit 1–2 sports brand enterprises in Ho Chi Minh City and surrounding areas
Thursday, July 9	Full-day inspection: Visit 2–3 footwear material enterprises in Ho Chi Minh City and surrounding areas
Friday, July 10	Morning: Visit 1 footwear material enterprise in Ho Chi Minh City and surrounding areasAfternoon: Return to China

4. Registration Fee Standard

Participation Type	1–2 Participants	3 Participants & Above
Individual Participation(Including admission ticket, conference materials, lunch, coffee breaks; excluding accommodation)	RMB 3,000/personApprox. 12 million VND/person	RMB 2,800/personApprox. 11 million VND/person
Full Study Tour Package(Including airfare, visa, accommodation, catering and transportation)	RMB 15,000/person	—

5. Registration Method

Method 1: Register via WeChat with your business cardContact: Ms. LiMobile / WeChat: +86 18617020032Email: ab019@aibang.com

Method 2: Online RegistrationRegistration Link: https://www.aibang360.com/m/100287?ref=172672You may also scan the QR code to fill in registration information.

Note: Every participant needs to complete individual registration.

6. Sponsorship Packages

Sponsorship Item	Benefits
Conference Title Sponsorship	Logo display on main backdrop & journal cover; 3 complimentary admission quotas
Banquet Sponsorship	Logo display on main backdrop & journal cover; 3 complimentary admission quotas; available for new product launch and corporate promotion
Keynote Speech + On-site Booth	30-minute exclusive keynote speech3 complimentary admission quotasLogo display on backdrop & journal coverFull-page journal advertisement for speech PPT2×3m standard booth with backdrop (Organizer provides installation; Design draft: 200cm×112.5cm, resolution ≥100, PSD/AI format)
Keynote Speech Only	30-minute exclusive keynote speech; 2 complimentary admission quotas; journal page printing of speech PPT
On-site Booth Only	Standard booth for sample display & business negotiation; with 2×3m backdrop; 3 complimentary admission quotas
Journal Advertisement	1 full-color insert page in official journal (210×285mm, A4 size)
Conference Bag Insert	Corporate brochure (within 6 pages) placed in official delegate bags
Side LED Screen Advertising	Long-term display on one side of main stage LED screens throughout the conference
Lanyard Sponsorship	Company name & logo printed on delegate lanyards; 3 admission quotas
Delegate Badge Sponsorship	Company name, logo & brief introduction printed on badges; 3 admission quotas
Table Sign Sponsorship	Company name & logo printed on conference table signs; 3 admission quotas
Delegate Bag Sponsorship	Company name & logo printed on conference bags; 3 admission quotas
Logo Joint Display	Logo placement on main event backdrop & journal cover
Roll-up Banner	1 customized roll-up banner placement at venue
Gift Sponsorship	Custom conference gifts printed with enterprise logo for participant distribution & brand promotion