FDRA is the footwear industry’s leading educator, hosting a variety of events from webinars to major summits that focus on industry challenges, best practices, and common solutions. When you’re involved in FDRA and participate in events, you stay connected and empowered to navigate the constantly changing global footwear landscape.

2023 Events

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NEW YORK CITY | FFANY Market Week

February 6 – 10, 2023

WEBINAR | Sourcing Shifts—A Country by Country Analysis

March 9, 2023  |  2:00 pm EST

VIRTUAL | Footwear Product Safety Workshop

March 23, 2023  |  1:00 – 4:00 pm EST

WASHINGTON, DC | Shoe Executive Strategy Summit

April 26 – 27, 2023

BOSTON  |  Brews & Shoes Networking & Charity Event

June 2023 (date TBA)

NEW YORK CITY | FFANY Market Week

June 5 – 9, 2023

VIRTUAL | Footwear Tariff & Customs Conference

June 15, 2023  |  1:00 – 4:00 pm EST

NY STOCK EXCHANGE | Global Shoe Sourcing & Supply Chain Summit

July 19, 2023

NEW YORK CITY | FFANY Cocktail Party

August 1, 2023  |  SAVE THE DATE

NEW YORK CITY | FFANY Market Week

July 31 – August 4, 2023

DETROIT  |  Black Footwear Forum National Event

September 2023

PORTLAND  |  Shoe Sustainability Summit

September 19, 2023

PORTLAND  |  Brews & Shoes Networking & Charity Event

September 19, 2023

PORTLAND  |  Shoe Trade & Logistics Strategy Summit

September 20, 2023

DIGITAL | Footwear Tariff & Customs Conference

November 15, 2023 | 1:00 – 4:00 pm EST

NEW YORK CITY | FFANY Market Week

November 27 – December 1, 2023

Special Ongoing Training

Past Events

*Refund policy for FDRA events:

FDRA will issue no refunds for cancelled registrations for its summits less than 14 days prior to the event date (this includes in-person and digital events). FDRA members can transfer their registration to another attendee for the same event. Any questions on this policy should be directed to Andy Polk.