Agenda - Shoe Sustainability Summit

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

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

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)

10:00 – 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

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

11:15 – 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

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

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

1:00 – 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

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

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

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

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

3:30 – 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

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.

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

5:00 – 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

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

Thanks to our 2022 Summit Sponsors

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

12:30 – 1:00 pmGRAB LUNCH

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

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

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

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

3:00 – 3:30 pmNETWORKING & EXHIBIT BREAK

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

3:30 – 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

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.

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

5:00 – 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

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

Thanks to our 2022 Summit Sponsors

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

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

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

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)

10:00 – 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

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

11:15 – 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

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

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

1:00 – 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

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

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

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

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

3:30 – 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

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.

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

5:00 – 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

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