Call for papers for UITIC 2025 World Congress
The International Union of Shoe Industry Technicians (UITIC) has launched a call for papers for its twenty-second World Congress, which will take place in Shanghai from August 31- September 3.
UITIC said the event will bring together footwear industry professionals from around the world to discuss the challenges facing the footwear industry. The 2025 congress will have competitiveness and sustainability in the era of artificial intelligence as its main theme.
It has invited researchers, academics, and industry professionals to submit ideas for papers on this theme and on a wide range of topics related to footwear manufacturing, technology and sustainability. Interested parties have until April 11 to submit an abstract.
Prospective speakers will be notified of the acceptance or rejection of their ideas on May 9.
President of UITIC, Sergio Dulio, said: “The future of footwear lies at the intersection of AI-driven innovation and sustainable practices. This conference will explore how companies can leverage both to thrive in a rapidly evolving market and shape a more sustainable future for the industry.”
