Textile/Knit - Leather - PU - Foam - Development Trends - Tech in Materials
The Footwear Materials & Development Innovation Summit is focused on helping professionals better understand current and emerging materials and material developments at both a technical level as well as how to apply and execute materials and improve development.
Sessions and panels will be led by industry leaders, suppliers and professors with decades of material and development expertise. You can see a sample of speakers below.
The summit is designed for material and sourcing teams looking to learn about new materials and how to better manage cost and quality issues, as well as designers and development teams who seek to better understand material qualities and come away with better commercialization strategies.
Gain the knowledge. Tour the labs. Network with peers.
Kerry Brozyna Vice President & General Manager Wolverine Leathers & Material Sourcing
Wolverine Worldwide
Scott Labbe
Vice President Product Development, Virtual Innovations, Advanced Concepts
Wolverine Worldwide
Chris Hillyer
Director of Innovation,
Deckers Brands
Dr. Trevor Little
Professor
Textile & Apparel Technology & Management (TATM) Program
Thomas White
Senior Director of Footwear Material Innovation, Under Armour
Natacha Alpert
Director of Innovation,
Caleres
Thanks to our sponsors!
If you have specific questions about this event, have specific needs you would like us to cover, or would like to sponsor this event please contact us at info@fdra.org
