27/07/2026
On July 27, 2026, the Italian Trade Agency (ITA) Jakarta Office, in collaboration with the Indonesian Fashion Designers and Entrepreneurs Association (APPMI), ASSOMAC, and Assocalzaturifici, hosted a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) and institutional meeting at Piazza Firenze. The event aimed to strengthen Indonesia’s fashion and leather industries through knowledge exchange, technology transfer, and new business opportunities.
The distinguished gathering was attended by Dr. Paolo Pinto, Trade Commissioner of the Italian Trade Agency Jakarta Office, alongside Mrs. Poppy Dharsono (General Chairwoman of the Garut Leather Artisan Cooperative), Dr. Agostino Apolito (General Manager of ASSOMAC - National Association of Italian Manufacturers of Footwear, Leathergoods, Tannery Machines and Accessories), Dr. Matteo Scarparo (Head of Global Trade & Business Services at Assocalzaturifici), and Dr. Giorgio Possagno (General Manager of Assocalzaturifici).
Representatives from the Garut Regency local government and key institutions were also present, including Panel Barus (Deputy for Cooperative Business Development), Daddy Mulyadi (Expert Staff to the Regent of Garut and Acting Assistant Regional Secretary II for Economy and Development), Febbie A. Zam Zami (Head of the Vocational Division at the Garut Chamber of Commerce and Industry), Drs. Natsir Alwi, M.Si (Head of the Regional Development Planning Agency of Garut Regency), Rudy Gunawan (Regent of Garut), Dr. Irfan Nabhani, S.E., M.T. (Rector of Universitas Garut), and Anto Sudaryanto (President Director of Spinindo Group).
This strategic initiative highlights the shared commitment of Indonesia and Italy to reinforce economic cooperation, advance technological integration in the leather and footwear industries, and cultivate lasting commercial partnerships.
Indonesian and Italian companies seeking market insights and further information are encouraged to contact the Italian Trade Agency in Jakarta by phone at +62 21 5713560 or via email at [email protected].