On September 9th, MICAM hosted the third edition of The Human Factor: training, talent, and tradition in Footwear, a roundtable dedicated to the future of the industry and the new generations.
Moderating the discussion was Matteo Pasca, Arsutoria School Director, joined by Alice Marcato and Serena Musolesi. On stage with them, Giovanna Ceolini, president of Assocalzaturifici and MICAM, who emphasized the importance of combining education, innovation, and tradition to ensure the competitiveness of Made in Italy.
Matteo Pasca highlighted the role of specialized schools: transforming creative dreams into concrete projects, through rules, techniques, and industrial processes that allow the transition from craftsmanship to large-scale production.
In his remarks, he also presented the important project born from the international collaboration with Indonesia Fashion Week, MICAM, and Arsutoria School, supported by the Italian Trade Agency (ITA) and the Ministero delle Imprese e del Made in Italy. This initiative, launched last May, included a teaser event in Jakarta to promote Italian design and manufacturing culture, along with the launch of the design competition Formae Futurae and a scholarship program for Indonesian students at Arsutoria School.
A key figure in the initiative, Poppy Dharsono, president of Indonesia Fashion Week, attended MICAM on the occasion of its 100th edition. Dharsono praised the quality and high standards of Italian manufacturing, underscoring how Jakarta has chosen Italy as a model for its unique combination of technology, design, and craftsmanship. Among our goals, she stated, “is to inspire young Indonesian talents through Made in Italy, opening the way to a future built on both innovation and traditional skills.”
The cooperation project between Italy and Indonesia represents a cultural and professional bridge that reinforces the role of MICAM and Arsutoria School as international hubs for training and knowledge exchange. A global challenge, looking at young people as an indispensable resource for renewing the footwear sector and promoting the value of Made in Italy worldwide.