FDDI attended the ‘Pre-launch of 9th India International Footwear Fair (IIFF)’, which was held at Casa Royal Banquet, Udyog Nagar Industrial Area, New Delhi on 20th June, 2025.
Mr. Vivek Sharma, IRS, Managing Director (MD), FDDI, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.
The other dignitaries of the event were Colonel Pankaj Kumar Sinha, Secretary, FDDI, Mr. V. Noushad, National President - Confederation of Indian Footwear Industries (CIFI), Mr. Sanjay Gupta, President - Indian Footwear Components Manufacturers Association (IFCOMA), Mr. Raj Kumar Gupta, Chairman- Organizing Committee, Mr. Alok Jain, General Convener, Mr. Prashant Kumar Saxena, Head –Business Development & Skilling FDDI-HO, & Organizing Committee Member for IIFF 2025.
The event served as a dynamic platform, bringing together industry leaders, innovators, academia, and business development professionals to highlight emerging trends, cutting-edge technologies, and strategic developments in the footwear sector—setting the tone for a highly promising and impactful exhibition.
The 9th edition of IIFF is scheduled to take place from 6th to 8th August, 2025, at Halls No. 5 & 6, Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The fair will showcase a comprehensive range of offerings, including footwear, machinery and equipment, technology solutions, raw materials, footwear components, synthetic materials (PVC/PU), chemicals, soles, fabrics, as well as leather products and accessories—bringing together the complete value chain of the industry under one roof.