BFA Going Global Webinar Series: Portugal
BFA Going Global Webinar Series: Portugal May 19, 2021, Digital Event
Understanding international opportunities for your footwear business
The BFA is pleased to launch a new monthly webinar series, ‘BFA Going Global’, which aims to equip members with the information they need when considering new international markets for their footwear business. Each month we will explore a new region and highlight the opportunities (and potential challenges) that footwear businesses should consider when “Going Global”.
What can you expect:
• Gain a view of the potential market(s) for wholesale/distribution
• Understand manufacturing opportunities and footwear specialities of that region
• Connect with local advisors
- Understand opportunities and challenges of the culture
We’re pleased to kick off the series with an overview of the footwear market in Portugal on 19th May 2021.
Programme
Moderated by: Lucy Reece-Raybould, Chief Executive Officer, British Footwear Association (BFA)
Programme
11.00: Introducing the Going Global Webinar Series
Lucy Reece-Raybould, Chief Executive Officer, British Footwear Association (BFA)
11.05: Welcome Address
Manuel Lobo Antunes, Portuguese Ambassador to the United Kingdom
11.10: The Portuguese Footwear Market
João Maia, General Manager, Portuguese Footwear, Components, Leather Goods Manufacturers’ Association (APICCAPS)
• Overview of the market (retail and manufacturing)
• Opportunities and challenges
• Why Portugal?
11.30: Portuguese Shoe Website Showcase
Cláudia Pinto, Portuguese Footwear, Components, Leather Goods Manufacturers’ Association (APICCAPS)
The new Portuguese Shoe portal has been online since September. This APICCAPS project brings together the best of the Portuguese industry, both at the brand and manufacturing levels. “We’re living an exceptional time, with serious limitations to flights and also in attending promotional events abroad”, assures Luís Onofre. According to APICCAPS’ President, “For that reason, in the past few months, APICCAPS has worked on providing international clients with all the information they need about Portuguese footwear, accessories and leather goods companies”.
11.35: Support for your business in the Portuguese Market
Manuela Diniz, Trade and Investment Manager, Department of International Trade (DIT), British Embassy in Lisbon
11.45: Q&A
Source: APICCAPS