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Professional Development, Events & Shows

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.

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MEMBERS’ WEEKLY CHECK-IN CALL  |  Tuesdays at 2 pm ET

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FOOTWEAR INDUSTRY EVENTS CALENDAR  |  2024

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COLUMBUS | Black Footwear Forum Meetup

Saturday, December 16  |  2:00 – 5:00 pm

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VIRTUAL | ESG Reporting in the World of Fashion Webinar

Thursday, December 14, 2023  |  2:00 pm ET

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VIRTUAL | Shoe Trade and Politics Outlook

Thursday, January 18, 2024  |  2:00 pm ET

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VIRTUAL | Shoe Sourcing Shifts Webinar

Thursday, March 14, 2024  |  2:00 pm ET

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VIRTUAL | Footwear Product Safety Workshop

Thursday, May 9, 2024  |  2:00 pm ET

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VIRTUAL | Footwear Tariff & Customs Conference

Thursday, June 13, 2024  |  2:00 pm ET

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NEW YORK CITY | Shoe Sourcing Executive Summit

Tuesday, July 16, 2024  |  8:00 am – 4:00 pm

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NEW YORK CITY | FFANY Cocktail Party

Tuesday, August 6, 2024  |  Evening

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PORTLAND | Shoe Sustainability & Innovation Summit

Tuesday, September 17, 2024  |  8:30 am  – 4:30 pm

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PORTLAND | Shoe Supply Chain & Logistics Summit

Wednesday, September 18, 2024  |  8:30 am  – 4:30 pm


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.


Professional Development

Shoe Sustainability Training Center | Designers, Developers, Materials, Sourcing Professionals

ON-DEMAND  |  Digital FLOW 3D Transformation Webinar Series