The Footwear Industry Technology Forum was success

      On June 11th, the 2026 China Rubber Industry Association (CRI) Footwear Branch Member Conference and

 Footwear Industry Technology Forum were held in Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province. The conference brought together

 leading footwear companies, technical experts, and industry chain representatives from across the country to 

discuss industry development trends and technological innovation paths.

The conference, themedGreen Intelligent Manufacturing, Chain-Driven Future," provided an in-depth analysis

of the opportunities and challenges currently facing the footwear industry. Participants exchanged views on hot 

topics such as the application of environmentally friendly materials, intelligent manufacturing upgrades, 

and carbon footprint management. Several companies shared their latest technological achievements and practical 

experiences.

In his opening remarks, the head of the CRI Footwear Branch stated that, facing global market changes and 

sustainable development requirements, the footwear industry needs to accelerate its digital and green

 transformation and strengthen collaborative innovation across the industry chain. During the conference, a council

meeting was also held, reviewing and approving several key annual work plans.

The successful forum provided an efficient communication platform for the industry, further consolidating 

consensus and clarifying development directions. Participating company representatives expressed their 

commitment to actively promoting technology implementation and industry collaboration to jointly promote 

the high-quality development of China's footwear industry.