FTWDAY 2025: A one-day event dedicated to innovation in the footwear industry
On 28 November 2025, the second edition of FTWDAY – Footwear Innovation Day will take place at Infinite Area, Montebelluna (Italy), in the heart of the global footwear district.
Following the success of the first edition, which brought together over 250 participants from Europe, Asia, and the Americas, FTWDAY has quickly established itself as one of the most forward-thinking forums for footwear design, engineering, and production.
Organized by Design&Develop, Footwear Innovation Day is where industry leaders, designers, engineers, and innovators come together to exchange ideas, explore new technologies, and discuss the future of footwear.
The 2025 edition will be structured around four key topics shaping the industry today:
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Innovation in fabrication: Technologies accelerating time to market today and transforming the factories of tomorrow.
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Product end-of-life: Design thinking for sustainability and circularity, reimagining
what happens to footwear after use.
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Digital transformation: Making sense of the growing ecosystem of digital tools, with real use cases that prove their impact.
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Design for purpose: Insights from experts designing footwear for the most
demanding and complex use cases.
With cutting-edge talks, hands-on showcases, actionable takeaways, and networking opportunities, FTWDAY 2025 is more than a conference: it’s a platform for meaningful discussions and practical takeaways that participants can apply directly to their work.
Seats are limited, and the event is live only (no online version).
More information and registration…
Posted Sep 09, 2025 by Agustina Jaime on Rhino News, etc.