In 2022, FDRA plans to again hold several in-person events to facilitate more in-depth training on critical issues of supply chains, sourcing, customs, and sustainability, as well as foster greater relationships across companies at networking events. Below is a tentative schedule outlining in-person footwear events to help professionals plan ahead and budget for critical training.

FDRA will continue to host webinars, working group meetings, and our critical weekly member calls digitally via Zoom. Our strategy is to continue to use digital calls to ensure our members from around the globe have critical updates they need in real-time and to ensure as many professionals can get access to that information as possible.

NOTE: FDRA is very cognizant of the safety and health of the industry and is working to host smaller regional events than in the past. We will cancel or move events depending on COVID variants, but feel the industry needs a tentative calendar in advance to assist with planning.
Shoe Events Schedule 2022 (tentative)
January 20
  • Digital Trade and Politics Preview ($50, members only)
February 7
  • FFANY Market Week Cocktail Party – NYC ($75, members only)
March 24
  • Digital Product Safety/RSL Workshop ($99 member, $299 non-member)
June 6
  • FFANY Market Week Cocktail Party – NYC ($75 members only)
July 19
  • Sourcing and Supply Chain Summit – NYC ($599 member, $799 non-member)
August 1
  • FFANY Market Week Cocktail Party ($75, members only)
SeptemberPORTLAND
  • Sustainability Summit ($499 member, $699 non-member)
  • Trade & Customs West Roundtable ($150 member, $500 non-member)
  • Brews & Shoes Portland ($50 per person, 100% to charity)
OctoberBOSTON
  • Trade & Customs East Roundtable ($150 member, $500 non-member)
  • Brews & Shoes Boston ($50 per person, 100% to charity)
November
  • Digital Interactive Sample Review ($199 member, $699 non-member)
December
  • FFANY Marketplace Briefing Breakfast ($75 member only)
Not listed but recurring in 2021:
Weekly: FDRA will continue Zoom calls every Tuesday at 2:00 pm EST
Monthly: Sustainability Working Group calls, as well as other Working Group calls and Webinars, will continue monthly with email signup notifications by date/time
Other events we are working on (dates and cost details to come):
African American Footwear Forum and Regional Networking Events
Shoe Executive Gathering: Critical C-Suite Briefings and Discussions to Set Industry Goals and Direction, Industry Non-Profit Board Meetings.
Diversity and Inclusion Workshops
FFANY Emerging Brands Week (Digital)