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Summit Schedule

8:00 – 8:50 am
BREAKFAST, NETWORKING AND EXHIBITS | Sponsored by Texworld

8:50 – 9:00 am
Deliberate & Debate, Digest & Dream, Devise & Design – SETTING THE STAGE FOR THIS NO B.S. EVENT

Andy Polk, Senior Vice President, FDRA

9:00 – 10:00 am
Starting with a High – SHOE UPPERS: The Science of Sustainable Materials, Certifications, LCAs, Key Considerations

Alan Lugo, Product Strategy Manager, Natural Fiber Welding
Dr. Andrew Hudson, Managing Director of Eurofins BLC
Himanshu Patel, Director, Materials Development, KEEN
Victor Almeida, Technical Customer Service Manager, Americas, Lenzing Fibers Inc.

MODERATOR: Andy Polk, Senior Vice President, FDRA

10:00 – 10:45 am
Going to Ground – SOIL SCIENCE & Sustainability (Plastic Impact to Regenerative Farming)

Dr. Eugene Kelly, Chief Scientist, Solum, Associate Director for Research in the School of Global Environmental Sustainability at Colorado State University
Dr. Stephen Taylor, Soil Scientist & Circularity Engineer, Natural Fiber Welding

10:45 – 11:15 am
NETWORKING & EXHIBIT BREAK | Sponsored by Texworld

11:15 – 11:45 am
Inside the Box Ideas – PACKAGING SUSTAINABILITY CASE STUDIES & Insights

Ryan Gaither, Global Packaging Specialist, Managed Packaging Division, BillerudKorsnäs
Sean Murphy, Executive, Shoe Packaging and Chief Marketing Officer, L&E International

11:45 am – 12:30 pm
Connecting the Dots – TRACEABILITY, CERTIFICATIONS, & NEW CIRCULAR RULES: Understanding New and Coming Government and Customer Requirements, How Digital Tools Can Optimize Measuring For Compliance

Jason Hill, Senior Manager, Sustainability & ESG Solutions, Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services, Inc.
Jean-Marc Pedeboy, Principal, Stratégies: Romans CAD Software
Emily Olah, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, Material Specialist, Material Exchange
Andy Polk, Senior Vice President, FDRA

MODERATOR: Thomas Crockett, Vice President, FDRA

12:30 – 1:00 pm
GRAB LUNCH

1:00 – 1:30 pm
Sustainability over Sandwiches – GREEN MARKETING Do's and Don'ts Legal Lunch Discussion

Kelly Beskin, Attorney, Stoel Rives

1:30 – 2:30 pm
Bottoms up! – SHOE INSOLE/MIDSOLE/OUTSOLE: The Science of Sustainable Materials, Performance, Comfort

Ashton Zeller, Chief Scientist, BLOOM Sustainable Materials
Jason Robinson, CEO & Founder, Evoco
Katie O’Hara, Director of Account Management and Footwear Strategy, Dynamic Foam
Dave Smith, Product Line Director, INSITE^® Insole

MODERATOR: Chris Enlow, Sustainability Lead, Oboz Footwear

2:30 – 3:00 pm
Better Production – FACTORY EMISSION Data & Reducing FACTORY WASTE

Matt Priest, President & CEO, FDRA

3:00 – 3:30 pm
NETWORKING & EXHIBIT BREAK

3:30 – 3:50 pm
Reimagining Brand Engagement – CONSUMER BEHAVIOR AND CIRCULARITY to Educate Shoppers and Get Back Shoes

Dr. Erez Yoeli, Professor, MIT, Expert in the Science of Consumer Behavior

3:50 – 4:10 pm
Reimagining Shoe Models and Systems – WHAT IS NEEDED TO ACHIEVE CIRCULARITY: Science, Tools, Strategy and Economics

Dr. Yuly Fuentes-Medel, Project Manager, Fiber Technologies, MIT

4:10 – 5:00 pm
Current Models & Products – RECYCLING, RESALE & CIRCULARITY: Case Studies of Current Programs. Navigating Challenges Around Infrastructure and Science. New Breakthroughs and Opportunities.

Saskia van Gendt, Head of Sustainability, Rothy's
Dr. Yuly Fuentes-Medel, Project Manager, Fiber Technologies, MIT
Nicks Ericsson, Senior Director of Brand Purpose, Sustainability and DEI, UGG (Deckers Brands)
Kristin Burrows, Chief Brand Officer, OrthoLite
Luke Whiteman, Director of Innovation, Trove

MODERATOR: Andy Polk, Senior Vice President, FDRA

5:00 – 5:30 pm
Ending with Purpose – Handprints and Hands In! OPPORTUNITIES FOR COLLABORATION & NEW SCIENTIFIC EFFORTS to Help Companies

Dr. Greg Norris, Director, SHINE (the Sustainability and Health Initiative for NetPositive Enterprise), MIT

CLOSING: Matt Priest and Andy Polk

5:30 – 7:30 pm
BREWS, SHOES & BBQ NETWORKING EVENT – Dinner, Drinks, Networking

All Summit attendees have access to this event

Summit Schedule

8:50 – 9:00 am
Deliberate & Debate, Digest & Dream, Devise & Design – SETTING THE STAGE FOR THIS NO B.S. EVENT

9:00 – 10:00 am
Starting with a High – SHOE UPPERS: The Science of Sustainable Materials, Certifications, LCAs, Key Considerations

10:00 – 10:45 am
Going to Ground – SOIL SCIENCE & Sustainability (Plastic Impact to Regenerative Farming)

10:45 – 11:15 am
NETWORKING & EXHIBIT BREAK | Sponsored by Texworld

11:15 – 11:45 am
Inside the Box Ideas – PACKAGING SUSTAINABILITY CASE STUDIES & Insights

11:45 am – 12:30 pm
Connecting the Dots – TRACEABILITY, CERTIFICATIONS, & NEW CIRCULAR RULES: Understanding New and Coming Government and Customer Requirements, How Digital Tools Can Optimize Measuring For Compliance

12:30 – 1:00 pm
GRAB LUNCH

1:00 – 1:30 pm
Sustainability over Sandwiches – GREEN MARKETING Do's and Don'ts Legal Lunch Discussion

1:30 – 2:30 pm
Bottoms up! – SHOE INSOLE/MIDSOLE/OUTSOLE: The Science of Sustainable Materials, Performance, Comfort

2:30 – 3:00 pm
Better Production – FACTORY EMISSION Data & Reducing FACTORY WASTE

3:00 – 3:30 pm
NETWORKING & EXHIBIT BREAK

3:30 – 3:50 pm
Reimagining Brand Engagement – CONSUMER BEHAVIOR AND CIRCULARITY to Educate Shoppers and Get Back Shoes

3:50 – 4:10 pm
Reimagining Shoe Models and Systems – WHAT IS NEEDED TO ACHIEVE CIRCULARITY: Science, Tools, Strategy and Economics

4:10 – 5:00 pm
Current Models & Products – RECYCLING, RESALE & CIRCULARITY: Case Studies of Current Programs. Navigating Challenges Around Infrastructure and Science. New Breakthroughs and Opportunities.

5:00 – 5:30 pm
Ending with Purpose – Handprints and Hands In! OPPORTUNITIES FOR COLLABORATION & NEW SCIENTIFIC EFFORTS to Help Companies

5:30 – 7:30 pm
BREWS, SHOES & BBQ NETWORKING EVENT – Dinner, Drinks, Networking

Don't miss Global Footwear Sourcing in NYC | January 31 – February 2, 2023

Thanks to our 2022 Summit Sponsors

Contact FDRA to inquire about sponsorship opportunities to reach 300+ footwear professionals and executives.

Summit Schedule

8:50 – 9:00 amDeliberate & Debate, Digest & Dream, Devise & Design – SETTING THE STAGE FOR THIS NO B.S. EVENT

9:00 – 10:00 amStarting with a High – SHOE UPPERS: The Science of Sustainable Materials, Certifications, LCAs, Key Considerations

10:00 – 10:45 amGoing to Ground – SOIL SCIENCE & Sustainability (Plastic Impact to Regenerative Farming)

10:45 – 11:15 amNETWORKING & EXHIBIT BREAK | Sponsored by Texworld

11:15 – 11:45 amInside the Box Ideas – PACKAGING SUSTAINABILITY CASE STUDIES & Insights

11:45 am – 12:30 pmConnecting the Dots – TRACEABILITY, CERTIFICATIONS, & NEW CIRCULAR RULES: Understanding New and Coming Government and Customer Requirements, How Digital Tools Can Optimize Measuring For Compliance

12:30 – 1:00 pmGRAB LUNCH

1:00 – 1:30 pmSustainability over Sandwiches – GREEN MARKETING Do's and Don'ts Legal Lunch Discussion

1:30 – 2:30 pmBottoms up! – SHOE INSOLE/MIDSOLE/OUTSOLE: The Science of Sustainable Materials, Performance, Comfort

2:30 – 3:00 pmBetter Production – FACTORY EMISSION Data & Reducing FACTORY WASTE

3:00 – 3:30 pmNETWORKING & EXHIBIT BREAK

3:30 – 3:50 pmReimagining Brand Engagement – CONSUMER BEHAVIOR AND CIRCULARITY to Educate Shoppers and Get Back Shoes

3:50 – 4:10 pmReimagining Shoe Models and Systems – WHAT IS NEEDED TO ACHIEVE CIRCULARITY: Science, Tools, Strategy and Economics

4:10 – 5:00 pmCurrent Models & Products – RECYCLING, RESALE & CIRCULARITY: Case Studies of Current Programs. Navigating Challenges Around Infrastructure and Science. New Breakthroughs and Opportunities.

5:00 – 5:30 pmEnding with Purpose – Handprints and Hands In! OPPORTUNITIES FOR COLLABORATION & NEW SCIENTIFIC EFFORTS to Help Companies

5:30 – 7:30 pmBREWS, SHOES & BBQ NETWORKING EVENT – Dinner, Drinks, Networking

Don't miss Global Footwear Sourcing in NYC | January 31 – February 2, 2023

Thanks to our 2022 Summit Sponsors

Contact FDRA to inquire about sponsorship opportunities to reach 300+ footwear professionals and executives.

8:50 – 9:00 am
Deliberate & Debate, Digest & Dream, Devise & Design – SETTING THE STAGE FOR THIS NO B.S. EVENT

9:00 – 10:00 am
Starting with a High – SHOE UPPERS: The Science of Sustainable Materials, Certifications, LCAs, Key Considerations

10:00 – 10:45 am
Going to Ground – SOIL SCIENCE & Sustainability (Plastic Impact to Regenerative Farming)

10:45 – 11:15 am
NETWORKING & EXHIBIT BREAK | Sponsored by Texworld

11:15 – 11:45 am
Inside the Box Ideas – PACKAGING SUSTAINABILITY CASE STUDIES & Insights

11:45 am – 12:30 pm
Connecting the Dots – TRACEABILITY, CERTIFICATIONS, & NEW CIRCULAR RULES: Understanding New and Coming Government and Customer Requirements, How Digital Tools Can Optimize Measuring For Compliance

12:30 – 1:00 pm
GRAB LUNCH

1:00 – 1:30 pm
Sustainability over Sandwiches – GREEN MARKETING Do's and Don'ts Legal Lunch Discussion

1:30 – 2:30 pm
Bottoms up! – SHOE INSOLE/MIDSOLE/OUTSOLE: The Science of Sustainable Materials, Performance, Comfort

2:30 – 3:00 pm
Better Production – FACTORY EMISSION Data & Reducing FACTORY WASTE

3:00 – 3:30 pm
NETWORKING & EXHIBIT BREAK

3:30 – 3:50 pm
Reimagining Brand Engagement – CONSUMER BEHAVIOR AND CIRCULARITY to Educate Shoppers and Get Back Shoes

3:50 – 4:10 pm
Reimagining Shoe Models and Systems – WHAT IS NEEDED TO ACHIEVE CIRCULARITY: Science, Tools, Strategy and Economics

4:10 – 5:00 pm
Current Models & Products – RECYCLING, RESALE & CIRCULARITY: Case Studies of Current Programs. Navigating Challenges Around Infrastructure and Science. New Breakthroughs and Opportunities.

5:00 – 5:30 pm
Ending with Purpose – Handprints and Hands In! OPPORTUNITIES FOR COLLABORATION & NEW SCIENTIFIC EFFORTS to Help Companies

5:30 – 7:30 pm
BREWS, SHOES & BBQ NETWORKING EVENT – Dinner, Drinks, Networking