2019 Sourcing & Sustainability Summit

On the evening of July 22nd we will have a we will have a special networking reception at HH Brown Shoe Company Showroom on Broadway for attendees thanks to our cocktail sponsor Inspectorio. On July 23, we will have a full day summit at the New York Stock Exchange exploring global footwear sourcing, supply chain and factory compliance issues and trends.  The event features special keynotes from industry executives as well as panels covering key issues and countries featuring industry directors and experts.

This is the only sourcing summit focused 100% on footwear. Last year’s summit had 130 footwear sourcing and supply chain execs, directors and managers who walked away with actionable data and analysis. We encourage you to attend to hear from industry experts and leaders discussing:

  • How Technology is Enhancing Factory Compliance
  • Digital Development and Automation Trends
  • Sustainability Best Practices
  • Sourcing Shifts and Supply Chain Issues
  • Global Trade Analysis Ahead of 2020 Elections

There are no hotel blocks, but we suggest you stay in downtown NYC near the Stock Exchange. Also, please note NYSE requires a business casual attire (no jeans or sneakers).

Speakers

KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Mike Jeppesen
Chairman, FDRA
President of Global Operations
Wolverine Worldwide

KEYNOTE SPEAKER
David Klein
Co-Founder and Managing Director of Product
Inspectorio

Anders Bergstrom
General Manager
TEVA

Cherie Blum
COO
Adesso-Madden of Steve Madden

Matt Brown
Vice President
Richlife Footwear, Hong Kong

Randy Burk
Executive Vice President
Quality Corrections & Inspections

Lesley Couch
Principal
Indigo Trade Solutions

Ben DeVito
Global Sales Director, Soft-Lines and Leather
Eurofins

Ryan Gaither
International Sales Executive
BillerudKorsnäs

Darren Glenister
CEO
Material Exchange

Suzie Glover
Design Director
Keds

Beth Goldstein
Executive Director, Industry Analyst, Footwear & Accessories
NPD Group

Tracy Graham
Director of Product Development
Keds

Michael Hanrahan
Senior Vice President—Americas
SuperDry International, Ltd.

Adrián Hernández
Founder and CEO
SimplicityWorks

Stuart Jenkins
Owner
White Hat Innovation

Sandeep Khatua
Global Technical Director Consumer Products & Retail
TÜV SÜD

Jeff McCauley
Vice President
Integration Point

Jean-Marc Pedeboy
Vice President
Romans CAD

Mike Piza
Senior Vice President—Corporate Sales
Apex Logistics International Inc.

Andy Polk
Senior Vice President
FDRA

Matt Priest
President & CEO
FDRA

Kerry Rasmussen
Manager, Major Accounts
Farrow

Ezequiel Sánchez
Partner
Binomio Ventures

Nathan Serphos
Senior Vice President, Accessories & Footwear
Michael Kors

Irina Vaysfeld
Principal, Trade and Customs Practice
KPMG

Luis Humberto Vela
Former Vice President and Current Board Member, Mexican Footwear Chamber; Founder & CEO, Gösh Footwear

Xavier Vital
Global Environmental Service Manager
SGS

Thanks to our Sponsors!

Please contact apolk@fdra.org if you are interested in sponsoring this event.