The Western Athens Development Association, as part of the implementation of the project “Business Support Services for Western Athens,” is organizing a business mission for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) at EXPO RIVA SCHUH from June 16 to June 21, 2023.

Expo Riva Schuh is an international trade exhibition for footwear, a business hub dedicated to leather goods and accessories, continuing to support the industry community with many new ideas and useful tools.

The exhibition offers the opportunity for thousands of people working in the industry to expand and enhance the benefits of participation through various content and virtual business activity and networking opportunities.

Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags showcase footwear, bags, belts, accessories, and leather goods as a market leader (A/W 2023-2024 and S/S 2024). The 99th edition of EXPO RIVA involves 1,108 exhibitors, brands, and represented companies from 41 countries, including Brazil, China, Germany, India, Italy, and Turkey. New countries participating with a competitive advantage are Cambodia, Canada, Chile, Ivory Coast, and New Zealand.

As part of the business mission, various services are planned to enhance the business activity of the participants, including:

• Preparation of the company’s profile and presentation (landing page)
• Organization and scheduling of B2B contacts by a trade exhibition consultant
• Networking and promotion through the organizing exhibition

To facilitate the participation of interested businesses in the Development Association of Western Athens business mission, we provide the Business Guide of the Office of Economic and Commercial Affairs for Italy 2020 and the Annual Report 2021 for the Development of Greek-Italian Economic and Trade Relations.

For the timely preparation of the mission and more effective coordination of actions, declare your company’s interest in participation by completing the relevant registration form here.

ACCOMMODATION AND AIR TICKETS:

For your accommodation and air tickets, you can contact the Project Support Office (tel: 2109769560 and extroversion@asda.gr).

The Project is funded by the Region of Attica, which financially supports the ITI/ SUD of Western Athens, which falls within its jurisdiction, through the Operational Programme “Attica 2014-2020.”