On the afternoon of September 2, 2024, the 15th International Leather Forum, hosted by the China Leather Industry Association (CLIA), was successfully held in Shanghai. With the theme of "Insights into the Market, Win-Win Future Ahead," the forum opened with a speech by Li Yuzhong, Vice Chairman of China National Light Industry Council (CNLIC) and Chairman of CLIA.

The forum invited four esteemed guests to deliver specialized speeches: Cai Ying, a senior industry research expert from the National Academy of Macroeconomic Research; Gary Raines, Economic Statistical Consultant of the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA); GianPaola Pedretti, Exhibition Manager of Expo Riva Schuh & Gardabags; and Chen Zhanguang, Vice Chairman of CLIA. Through abundant data and case studies, the presentations focused on the new changes and trends in key global leather markets such as China, the United States, the European Union and Southeast Asia, sharing new perspectives and insights with the participants.

Furthermore, the forum included a roundtable discussion session centered on the theme of "Opportunities and Challenges Brought by the Global Leather Industry's Layout and Structural Adjustment." During this interactive session, the invited guests exchanged views on the EU, US, Russian, and China's domestic markets, covering topics such as industrial layout and structure, international channel expansion, basic technology innovation, and supply efficiency optimization.