Global academia – Institute - Industry networking

• Networking of education and training institutes for strengthening technology base in developing countries
• Networking for technology up-gradation
  

Challenges from substitutes

• Non-leather footwear/products
• Adding value to leathers for high end applications

Technology and environmental challenges

• Environmental issues
• Science and Technology

Synergism of national and international trade bodies/unions

• Networking of trade associations
• Policy and investment issues
• Leather vision for 2035