About this expo
Expo Riva Schuh is an international trade fair dedicated to volume footwear, leather goods, bags, and accessories, organized by Riva del Garda Fierecongressi S.p.A. The event is held twice a year in January and June at the Exhibition Centre in Riva del Garda, Italy, with additional venues including Du Lac et Du Parc Grand Resort, Grand Hotel Liberty, Hotel Campagnola, and Hotel Luise. The next edition is scheduled from January 16 to 19, 2027.
The exhibition covers men's, women's, and children's footwear, leather bags, handbags, backpacks, private-label footwear and accessories, sustainable footwear and eco-materials, fashion accessories, and travel goods. It also features solutions for point of sale, packaging systems, and digital innovations. The January 2024 edition featured 1,300 exhibiting firms from 39 nations and 9,000 visitors, while the June 2023 edition attracted approximately 9,000 visitors from 103 nations and around 1,300 exhibiting firms from 42 countries.
Admission is free and restricted to industry professionals who must register online to receive an entry pass. Target attendees include footwear brand owners, retail buyers, sourcing heads, distributors, product managers, wholesalers, leather craftsmen, fashion designers, and manufacturers. Concurrent programs include Innovation Village Retail, the Highlights Area, Market Focuses, the LATAM Footwear Leader Summit, and Expo Riva Nights. Over 83% of visitors come from Europe, and 70% of buyers at the January 2025 edition were owners or head buyers.
Highlights
5 items- Held twice a year in January and June at the Exhibition Centre in Riva del Garda, Italy
- January 2024 edition featured 1,300 exhibiting firms from 39 nations and 9,000 visitors
- June 2025 edition hosted over 1,100 exhibitors from 41 countries and 8,000 visitors from over 100 countries
- Over 83% of visitors come from Europe; 70% of buyers at January 2025 were owners or head buyers
- Admission is free and reserved for industry professionals; online registration required
FAQ
5 questionsWhen and where is Expo Riva Schuh held?+
Expo Riva Schuh is held twice a year, in January and June, at the Exhibition Centre in Riva del Garda, Italy. Additional venues include Du Lac et Du Parc Grand Resort, Grand Hotel Liberty, Hotel Campagnola, and Hotel Luise. The next edition is scheduled from January 16 to 19, 2027.
Who organizes Expo Riva Schuh?+
The event is organized by Riva del Garda Fierecongressi S.p.A.
What products are exhibited at Expo Riva Schuh?+
The exhibition covers volume footwear for men, women, and children, leather bags, handbags, backpacks, private-label footwear and accessories, sustainable footwear and eco-materials, fashion accessories, travel goods, point-of-sale solutions, packaging systems, and digital innovations.
How large is the event?+
The January 2024 edition featured 1,300 exhibiting firms from 39 nations and 9,000 visitors. The June 2023 edition attracted approximately 9,000 visitors from 103 nations and around 1,300 exhibiting firms from 42 countries.
How can professionals attend Expo Riva Schuh?+
Admission is free of charge and reserved exclusively for industry professionals. Visitors must complete online registration to receive an entry pass via email.