Key industry manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and suppliers will be displaying the latest and best of the Footwear Industry over 3 days at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre, 14 - 16 September 2008.

You will see thousands of new & well established labels of the broadest range including: Womens, Mens, Childrens, Bridal, Business, Casual/Leisure, Comfort, Designer, Dress, Evening, Footwear Accessories, House/Slippers, Resport, Accessories, Orthopaedic and Sports/Lifestyle.

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The AUSTRALIAN SHOE FAIR is a trade only event.  Admission is strictly restricted to professional persons working within the Footwear Industry. Business identification may be requested upon entry. Refer to FAQ13 for further information on acceptable forms of business identification.

Once registered as a bone fide Trade Visitor, attendance is free.

You will see thousands of new & well established labels of the broadest range including: Womens, Mens, Childrens, Bridal, Business, Casual/Leisure, Comfort, Designer, Dress, Evening, Accessories, House/Slippers, Orthopaedic and Sports/Lifestyle.

Yes you can register online by clicking here. Trade Invitations will be mailed in August 2008, if you wish to request a Free Trade Invitation please call 03 9654 7773.

If you register online you will receive an emailed confirmation that gives you a summary of your registered details as well as your unique registration identification number. Your Visitor Access Card will be mailed directly to you before the Fair. 
If you fax us your registration, your registration will be processed and your Visitor Access Card mailed directly to you before the Fair.

All Visitor Access Cards will commence being mailed from August 2008.  If you do not receive you Visitor Access Card before the Fair, you can collect it from the onsite registration desk located at the entrance to the Fair.

Yes, if you need to check what details have been registered please telephone the Organiser, Australian Exhibitions & Conferences Pty Ltd on tel 03 9654 7773. Your registration details can also be altered when you arrive at the Fair at the onsite registration desk located at the entrance to the Fair. Visitor Access Cards can also be collected or re-issued at the onsite registration desk.

Visitor Access Cards will be mailed in August 2008.

If your card contains incorrect information bring it along to the on-site registration desk at the entrance to the Fair where the operators can print a new card for you on the spot at no cost. You can also change your details by calling the Organiser, Australian Exhibitions & Conferences on tel 03 9654 7773. Your updated Visitor Access Card will be re-issued or can be collected from the onsite registration desk.

Registered Visitors may obtain a replacement Visitor Access Card at the registration desk without filling out another registration form. You will already be on our database. Just bring business identification with you.

Yes, you are welcome to register at the onsite registration desk at the entrance to the Fair. We recommend pre-registration to avoid any queues.  All onsite registrations will require business identification.

Relevant identification includes: business card and letterhead or company documentation containing your company ABN. You may also be asked for personal identification such as a drivers licence to substantiate your identification.

Students enrolled in a footwear related course at a tertiary level may attend the Fair after 1pm on the final afternoon of the Fair. Students are not required to register. Course Administrators must apply in writing to the Organiser prior to the Fair to bring class groups to the Fair. Email applications must be sent to shoe@aec.net.au with details including institution, course, number of students and preferred attendance time. Student passes are issued onsite from the registration desk with the appropriate student identity card.

No. As this is a business event, entry is restricted to persons involved in the Footwear Industry.

No these facilities are not available at the Venue.

The AUSTRALIAN SHOE FAIR is being held at the 
Melbourne Exhibition Centre
Southbank, VIC Australia
Web www.mcec.com.au

Some of your travel options include:

Car
If you choose to drive to the venue, there are 1060 undercover parking spaces available underneath the Venue.  Enter via Normanby Road.  Click here for prices on car parking.

Tram
There is a tram stop at the entrance to the Melbourne Exhibition Centre.
Tram Nos. 12, 96, 109 travel along Clarendon Street from South Melbourne, Port Melbourne and St Kilda and service the CBD via Collins and Bourke Streets.
Trams run every 6-8 minutes during peak times, 7.00am - 9.00am and 4.00pm - 6.00pm and every 10-12 minutes between 9.00am and 4.00pm.

Train
Southern Cross Station (formerly Spencer Street Station) is just a short stroll from the Melbourne Exhibition Centre. The Dandenong, Frankston, Belgrave, Lilydale and Sandringham lines run every 15 minutes and St Albans, Williamstown, Werribee, Upfield, Epping and Eltham run every 20 minutes.  For public transport timetables Click here.

Taxi
Taxi ranks are located at the doors to the Melbourne Exhibition Centre as well as all major hotels, Crown Entertainment Complex (across the road from the Melbourne Exhibition Centre) and Southern Cross (formerly Spencer Street Station) and Flinders Street Stations.  To book a Taxi, call Yellow Cabs on 131 924.

Yes. Special hotel rates and domestic airfares will be available for Visitors and Exhibitors to the AUSTRALIAN SHOE FAIR.  For all travel and accommodation options contact the official travel agents The Lido Group directly on email exhibitions@lido.com.au or telephone 1800 817 339 (within Australia only) or +612 8585 0833 (outside Australia) or look at their website www.lidoac.com

Most International Visitors to Australia will require a Business Visa to enter the country. For Government details on Visa's visit the Australian Government Immigration site at www.immi.gov.au. Remember if you need to make a Visa Application make sure you do so well in advance as there is usually a processing period involved.

There will be 200+ Exhibitors from Australia showcasing their latest labels and ranges.

Yes. Click on the here to register your interest, contact Australian Exhibitions & Conferences Pty Ltd on tel 03 9654 7773 or email shoe@aec.net.au to discuss available options.

Also look out for:

2008

Fashion Exposed Autumn/Winter
14-16 September 2008
Melbourne Exhibition Centre
www.fashionexposed.com

Preview (co-located with Fashion Exposed)
14-16 September 2008
Melbourne Exhibition Centre
www.preview.net.au

The Leather, Bags & Accessories Fair (co-located with Fashion Exposed)
14-16 September 2008
Melbourne Exhibition Centre
www.lbafair.com