September 16-17, 2026 | Ho Chi Minh City · Vietnam
Vietnam Footwear Summit 2026
Vietnam Footwear Summit 2026
September 16-17, 2026 | Ho Chi Minh City · Vietnam
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Shaping New Supply Chain of Footwear Production in Vietnam and Asia
+ Speakers
Global industry leaders
+ Companies
Brands & manufacturers
+ Attendees
Decision-makers
+ Countries
Global perspectives
+ Networking Hours
Connect & grow
About the summit
The Vietnam Footwear Summit 2026 is the premier industry gathering for global footwear leaders, manufacturers, and supply chain innovators.
Against the backdrop of shifting trade policies, rising sustainability mandates, and rapid technological change, the summit brings together 150+ decision-makers from 15+ countries to address the most critical issues facing the industry today.
As Vietnam cements its position as the world's second-largest footwear exporter – on track to exceed $30 billion in exports by 2026 – this summit serves as the strategic platform to transform Vietnam from a manufacturing powerhouse into a high-value hub.
Among Our Confirmed Delegates
100+ decision-makers from 15+ countries. Join the industry leaders already on board.
Agenda Topics
" Vietnam Footwear Industry Overview & Trade Environment "
" Future Trends for Vietnam and Global Footwear Supply Chain "
" Sustainability & Green Manufacturing "
" Innovative Materials & Technology "
" Smart Manufacturing & Digitalization "
Sponsors
Golden Sponsor
Founded in 2000, Cathay Biotech Inc. is a globally leading biotechnology company. Focusing on integrated polyamide industrial chain, Cathay Biotech utilizes bio-manufacturing technology to realize research, development, production, and sales of innovative materials. Cathay Biotech has a range of large-scale industrialized biotechnologies, including bio-converted long-chain dicarboxylic acids, bio-based 1,5-pentanediamine, and bio-based polyamide.
Distinguished by "renewable, recyclable, and cost-effective" properties, Cathay Biotech's products find applications across diverse industries, such as automotive, electronic & electrical (E&E), smartphone, apparel, textile, etc. Currently, Cathay Biotech is developing technologies for fiber-reinforced bio-based polyamide composites, aiming to provide lightweight, eco-friendly solutions for sectors including alternative energy, green building, logistics, oil and gas pipes etc.
In the future, Cathay Biotech will continue to advance the development of green monomers and high-performance green biomaterials to meet the growing market demand for low-carbon products. Cathay Biotech is committed to adopting clean energy and advancing its technology to build an integrated green industrial chain. By prioritizing the balance between environmental stewardship, societal impact, and corporate governance, Cathay aims to establish itself as a leader in sustainable biomaterial development.
Advertising Partner Sponsor
This summit is your platform to:
Get actionable strategies on US tariffs, CBAM, EVFTA, and CPTPP.
Learn how to reduce raw material imports and source smarter in Vietnam.
Master sustainable manufacturing, low-carbon materials, and carbon data systems.
Explore smart manufacturing, AI, IoT, and industrial 3D printing.
Network with 150+ leaders from global brands and top manufacturers.
Get first-hand insights on trends shaping footwear's next decade.
The Vietnam Footwear Summit 2026 delivers two days of actionable insights and high-level networking. Across 20+ hours of networking and 18+ hours of case studies, attendees will tackle the industry's most pressing challenges: US tariffs, CBAM compliance, supply chain localization, and smart factory transformation.
Key highlights include executive openings on Vietnam's trade policy landscape, deep dives into low-carbon materials and industrial 3D printing, and panel discussions on green manufacturing and digitalization. With three strategic streams—Supply Chain Localization, Green Manufacturing, and Smart Factory—the summit connects 100+ decision-makers from global brands, manufacturers, and technology providers.
Organizer’s Background?
ECV International is a consulting company organizing and hosting high-end international conferences; we successfully organized a number of high-end footwear, textile and apparel industry conferences with great influence. For instance, Vietnam and ASEAN Footwear Summit 2025, Asia-Pacific Textile and Apparel Supply Chain Summit, China & Asia Footwear Summit 2024, The 7th Vietnam Footwear Summit 2023, The 9th Vietnam Textile Summit 2024, Global Textile Carbon Neutral Summit 2023. Most of the Fortune 500 and Forbes 2000 companies have participate various activity, which organized by ECV International, in different ways. And be very high rating. We want to create more value for our customers through our efforts to help them seize opportunities, meet challenges, and achieve sustainable development in both Asia and Europe.
Target Consumers?
Global Footwear Brands
Sourcing directors, supply chain managers, and sustainability leads looking to diversify production, mitigate tariff risks, and strengthen their Vietnam footprint.
Manufacturers & OEMs
Factory owners, operations heads, and technology officers seeking to transition from OEM to OBM, adopt smart manufacturing, and meet international compliance standards.
Material Suppliers
Providers of low-carbon materials, bio-based polymers, recycled plastics, TPE/TPU, and innovative foaming technologies targeting Vietnam's growing local sourcing market.
Technology & Solution Providers
Companies offering industrial 3D printing, IoT, AI-driven automation, carbon data systems, and digital transformation tools for footwear manufacturing.
Policy & Trade Experts
Government officials, trade associations, and compliance consultants focused on US tariffs, EU CBAM, Digital Product Passport, and free trade agreements (EVFTA, CPTPP, RCEP).
Investors & Consultants
Firms evaluating Vietnam's footwear sector for investment, market entry, or strategic advisory opportunities.
Languages of Speeches?
English.
How can delegates get PPT slides?
The deliverable PPT slides will be shared in one week after the event.
How can I get the complete agenda and register the conference?
Please fill in the application form on the website. Once we verified the information, we will contact you in one business day.
I have specific questions that are not addressed here. Who can help me?
Any problems or questions please email us: marketing@ecvinternational.com
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