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15 Sep 2026
KRISTA EXHIBITIONS GROUP & UITIC 2027 PRESS CONFERENCE IN MILAN, ITALY
Bali-inspire,Italy.15.9.2026.For decades, Italy has held a prominent position in the global leather, footwear, fashion, design, and manufacturing industries. The reputation of Made in Italy is recognized not only for premium products and world-renowned design, but also for its excellence in craftsmanship, material innovation, production technology, and its ability to build an integrated industrial value chain. This influence has established Italy as one of the world’s leading centers for the development of the leather and footwear industries and a benchmark for industry players around the globe.As the global industrial landscape continues to evolve, the leather and footwear sectors are facing both new challenges and new opportunities. Advances in technology, growing demand for more sustainable production processes, changing consumer behavior, and shifts in global supply chains are encouraging companies to expand their production, sourcing, and partnership networks into strategic markets with strong growth potential.Against this backdrop, Southeast Asia is gaining increasing attention as an important part of the global manufacturing supply chain, with Indonesia playing a strategic role. With a growing industrial base, a skilled workforce, a large domestic market, and manufacturing networks connected to international markets and global brands, Indonesia offers expanding opportunities for companies seeking partnerships in production, sourcing, technology, and market development.These opportunities are at the heart of the presence of Krista Exhibitions Group, one of Indonesia’s leading exhibition organizers, in Milan to introduce Indo Leather & Footwear (ILF) & Indo Garment & Textile (IGT) Expo 2027 will take place on 4–6 August 2027 at JIExpo Kemayoran, Jakarta to Italian companies, manufacturers, suppliers, brands, industry professionals, associations, and media.Krista Exhibitions Group’s presence in Milan is also part of its broader effort to strengthen business relations between Indonesia and Italy across a range of industrial sectors. In addition Indo Leather & Footwear (ILF) & Indo Garment & Textile (IGT) Expo 2027, Krista Exhibitions Group also organizes ALLPack Indonesia 2026 and Krista Interfood 2026, two major international trade exhibitions that connect global companies, manufacturers, suppliers, technology providers, buyers, distributors, and industry professionals with Indonesia’s growing market.ALLPack Indonesia 2026, taking place on 20–23 October 2026 at JIExpo Kemayoran, Jakarta, serves as an international platform for the packaging, processing, printing, and manufacturing industries. The exhibition brings together technology providers, machinery manufacturers, material suppliers, and industry professionals, creating opportunities for international companies to explore Indonesia’s expanding industrial and manufacturing ecosystem.Meanwhile, Krista Interfood 2026, scheduled for 4–7 November 2026 at NICE PIK 2, Tangerang, will provide an international meeting point for the food and beverage industry. The exhibition connects food manufacturers, ingredient suppliers, processing and packaging technology providers, distributors, retailers, hospitality businesses, and international buyers, offering opportunities for companies to develop new partnerships and expand their presence in the Indonesian and Southeast Asian markets.The event will also highlight the growing potential of Indonesia’s gelato industry through the Gelato World Tour, an international gelato competition that showcases the creativity and craftsmanship of gelato artisans. The program also highlights the use of local Indonesian ingredients, providing a platform for participants to develop innovative gelato creations and compete for the opportunity to advance to the Asian competition and the international Gelato World Tour in Italy.Together, these exhibitions reflect Krista Exhibitions Group’s broader commitment to creating international business platforms that connect Indonesia with global markets. For Italian companies, they provide additional channels to explore opportunities not only in leather, footwear, and fashion, but also across packaging, food and beverage, manufacturing technology, and related industrial sectors.Through this forum in Milan, Indonesia is presented not only as a market with strong growth potential, but also as a strategic partner for business development, manufacturing collaboration, technology exchange, and supply chain expansion across Asia.For Italian companies, Indo Leather & Footwear (ILF) & Indo Garment & Textile (IGT) Expo 2027 provides an opportunity to explore the Indonesian market while gaining broader access to the Southeast Asian region. Participation in the exhibition can open the door to new business and sourcing opportunities, direct connections with Indonesian manufacturers and suppliers, opportunities to introduce advanced technologies and manufacturing solutions, and strategic partnerships with companies and industry stakeholders in Indonesia.More than an exhibition, Indo Leather & Footwear (ILF) & Indo Garment & Textile (IGT) Expo 2027 is designed as a business platform connecting different parts of the industry value chain. Italian companies can use the platform to gain insights into Indonesia’s industry development, understand market needs, explore technology collaboration opportunities, and expand their business networks in a manufacturing region with strong long-term growth prospects.The collaboration between Italy and Indonesia will gain further momentum through the UITIC International Technical Congress 2027, taking place in Jakarta on 2 – 4 August 2027. Co-organized by UITIC and Krista Exhibitions Group, the congress will bring together footwear technologists, manufacturers, researchers, industry experts, and business leaders from around the world to exchange knowledge and explore the future of footwear manufacturing.The program will combine technical knowledge, innovation, manufacturing expertise, and international networking, including visits to selected footwear manufacturing facilities in Indonesia. Delegates will gain first-hand insights into production processes, technologies, factory operations, and industry practices.The program will continue at the Indo Leather & Footwear (ILF) & Indo Garment & Textile (IGT) Expo 2027, featuring an opening ceremony, exhibition tour, and panel discussion on the global footwear supply chain and the latest footwear technologies. It will conclude with an international networking cocktail, creating opportunities for new business relationships and collaborations. The integration of ILF & IGT Expo 2027 and the UITIC International Technical Congress 2027 further strengthens Jakarta’s position as a global meeting point for the footwear industry, connecting international professionals with Indonesia’s manufacturing capabilities, technical expertise, innovation, business opportunities, and industry networks.Daud D. Salim, CEO of Krista Exhibitions Group, said: “Italy and Indonesia bring highly complementary strengths to the global leather and footwear industry. Italy is internationally recognized for its excellence in craftsmanship, design, technology, and premium leather and footwear, while Indonesia has developed a strong and competitive manufacturing ecosystem with growing connections to global markets. Through Indo Leather & Footwear Expo, we want to create a stronger bridge between these two markets and turn industry connections into meaningful, long-term business partnerships.”According to Krista Exhibitions Group, the ongoing transformation of the global leather and footwear industries is creating greater opportunities for cross-border collaboration. Italy’s strengths in design, materials, technology, and craftsmanship can complement Indonesia’s growing manufacturing capabilities, resources, and market access.Through Indo Leather & Footwear (ILF) & Indo Garment & Textile (IGT) Expo 2027, Krista Exhibitions Group aims to build a stronger bridge between Italy’s expertise in leather, footwear, fashion, design, and technology and Indonesia’s growing manufacturing capabilities.For the Italian industry, this represents an opportunity to view Indonesia from a broader perspective not only as a potential market or production destination, but as an integral part of a more connected Asian business and supply chain strategy.Krista Exhibitions Group invites Italian companies, industry associations, buyers, manufacturers, technology providers, brands, designers, investors, and media to join the industry community in Jakarta and explore new opportunities at Indo Leather & Footwear (ILF) & Indo Garment & Textile (IGT) Expo 2027, while also discovering the broader business opportunities offered through ALLPack Indonesia 2026 and Krista Interfood 2026.Through these international platforms, Krista Exhibitions Group continues to strengthen connections between Indonesian and global industries, creating new opportunities for business partnerships, investment, technology collaboration, sourcing, and long-term market development.bali-inspiration #storytelling
