 Co-organised by FDRA & APLF returns 15 March 2018
An inspirational half-day event, the GFRC provides footwear retailers with the ideas, insight and networks to lead through the digital transformation of the industry and win greater consumer spendStaying current is key for businesses to remain competitive and relevant. The GFRC brings together the brightest minds to share their knowledge and inspire the industry to evolve and innovate.
To learn about the latest developments and the direction of technology ensures that footwear and accessories retailers do not lag behind and stay up to date on the latest retail trends.
 The GFRC 2018 features leading companies in the industry, representing professional federations, trend-setters, designers, material suppliers, equipment manufacturers, and technology providers. These dynamic individuals will address the current trends and issues facing the future of footwear retail. This year, the GFRC is jointly organised with the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) who will launch their new Material Exchange, an advanced filtering and material visualisation platform.
GFRC is bringing a wealth of experience and of industry experts such as ChrisHillyer, Director of Innovation, Deckers Brands who will describe in details how Deckers is changing its design and development process to create a sustainable speed to market advantage.
Other leading industry experts include Scott Thomas, VP Global Sourcing, Wolverine Worldwide who will explain how raw material suppliers adapt their business model to new retail changes; Darren Glenister, VP Innovation, PTC who will discuss about new technologies and innovations; and Erica Ng, Senior Editor-Retail Asia Pacific, WGSN Insight, who will analyse the new purchasing habits and demands from the newest generations.
14 – 16 March 2018 | Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
HELD ALONGSIDE 3 MAJOR TRADE EVENTS: 14 – 16 March 2018
Attending the GFRC also offers the opportunity to visit three trade exhibitions including Fashion Access, Cashmere World as well as APLF Leather & Materials+, where visitors can explore innovation before it hits the mainstream. Exhibitors, buyers, designers, material suppliers, startups, investors, corporations and public institutions come together at this unique platform to discover, create and launch new ventures together.
APPLY FOR MEDIA ACCREDITATION
To apply for credentials, the assigning editor/journalist must fill out the online application form. No applications will be considered after 5 March 2018, and walk-in requests will depend on event availability.
BECOME A SUPPORTING PARTNER
The GFRC would like to seek your support with outreach and PR activities by becoming a supporting partner of the event.
GFRC will offer logo placement as supporting partner of the event and promoted across our enewsletters, website and social media channels with a global reach of over 200,000 leather, footwear & fashion industry contacts and 20% off admission fee for your members/subscribers.
Confirmed Supporting Partners for 2018: InvestHK, Italian Trade Agency, Hong Kong Footwear Association, Federation of Hong Kong Brands, Total Shoe Concept, LeatherAge, Fashionating World, Worldfootwear.com, Edizioni AF and others. APLF, Hong kong
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