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Professional Development, Events & Shows

FDRA members who participate in events stay connected and empowered to navigate the constantly changing global footwear landscape. Join us for our summits, calls, and webinars that focus on industry challenges, best practices, and common solutions.


Upcoming Events

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VIRTUAL  |  Members’ Weekly Check-in Call

Tuesdays  |  2 pm ET

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GLOBAL  |  Footwear Industry Events Calendar

2024

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VIRTUAL  |  Footwear Tariff & Customs Conference

Thurs, November 14  |  1 pm ET

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NEW YORK CITY   |  FFANY Market Week

Mon–Fri, December 2–6

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DIGITAL TRAINING  |  Shoe Sustainability Training Center

For Designers, Developers, Materials, Sourcing Professionals


Past Events

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NEW YORK  |  Shoes for a Cure Charity Shoe Sale

October 23–27, 2024

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MIAMI  |  Shoes for a Cure Event

October 17, 2024

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BOSTON  |  BFF Meetup

October 17, 2024

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DETROIT  |  Black Footwear Forum National Event

September 26–29, 2024

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PDX  |  Shoe Trade & Logistics Strategy Summit

September 18, 2024

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PDX  |  Brews & Shoes Networking and Charity Event

September 17, 2024

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PDX  |  Shoe Sustainability & Innovation Summit

September 17, 2024

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WEBINAR  |  VOC Data and AI for Tailored Footwear Success

September 4, 2024

View Webinar Recording

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WEBINAR  |  Shoe Sustainability Regulations in Focus

August 22, 2024

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NEW YORK CITY  |  FFANY Market Week

August 5–9, 2024

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NEW YORK CITY  |  FFANY Cocktail Party

August 6, 2024

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BOSTON  |  Black Footwear Forum Meetup

July 31, 2024

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NEW YORK CITY |  Shoe Sourcing Executive Summit

July 16, 2024

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NEW YORK CITY |  Black Footwear Forum Meetup

July 13, 2024

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VIRTUAL  |  PLM Cost-Cutting Strategies for Footwear Executives

June 20, 2024

View Webinar Recording

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VIRTUAL  |  Footwear Tariff & Customs Conference

June 13, 2024

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NEW YORK CITY  |  FFANY Market Week

June 3–7, 2024

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BOSTON  |  Brews & Shoes Networking and Charity Event

May 21 , 2024

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BOSTON  |  Shoe Sustainability Roundtable Meeting for Members

May 21 , 2024

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VIRTUAL  |  Footwear Product Safety Workshop

COLUMBUS, OH  |  Black Footwear Forum Meetup

April 27, 2024

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WASHINGTON, DC  |  Shoe Executive Strategy Summit

April 17–18

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VIRTUAL  |  Shoe Sourcing Shifts Webinar

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NEW YORK CITY  |  FFANY Market Week

February 5–9, 2024

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COLUMBUS  |  Black Footwear Forum Meetup

January 27, 2024

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VIRTUAL  |  Shoe Trade and Politics Outlook

January 18, 2024

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VIRTUAL  |  Holiday Post-Mortem & Proactive 2024 Pricing

January 17, 2024

*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.