In the third edition of the Global Footwear Executive Summit, top players from footwear brands, retailers, suppliers and associations will once again gather together to discuss and explore the latest trends of the industry and examine the corresponding strategies.
Footwear Material / Sustainability / Competitiveness
What is Global Footwear Executive Summit
The Global Footwear Executive Summit (GFES) is an annual and influential gathering of top executives, industry leaders, and professionals from the footwear industry worldwide at APLF. It serves as a platform for networking, knowledge sharing, and collaboration, with a focus on addressing key challenges and opportunities in the footwear sector.
The summit brings together experts and decision-makers from various segments of the footwear industry, including manufacturing, retail, marketing, branding, materials, technology, and sustainability. It aims to facilitate meaningful discussions and provide insights into the latest trends, innovations, and strategies that are shaping the future of the global footwear market.
Global Footwear Executive Summit Agenda
Date:
13th March 2025 (Thursday, Day 2 of APLF)
Time
2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Venue:
Seminar Area, Hall 1C, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Opening Address – Footwear Industry Updates by World Footwear Magazine
Session 1:
Footwear Production 1400 – 1500
Manufacturing and Supply Chain
In the current scenario where the demand for footwear is significantly lower than the available supply, finding a balance for the supply chain has become a crucial challenge. This session identifies the challenge by analysing the industry changes in the past 5 years and most importantly, to explore potential solutions for the near future.
Session 2:
Footwear Material 1520 – 1620
The evolution of footwear materials
Delve into the realm of material’s carbon neutrality, the sustainability comparison between leather and man-made materials, the concept of circularity and particularly the recyclability and manufacturer’s responsibility throughout a product’s lifecycle.
Session 3:
Footwear Retail and Branding 1640 – 1740
Omnichannel Brilliance: Branding in Modern Retail
Shift your perspective, instead of seeking customers for your products, discover products that truly cater to your customers’ needs. Get inspired by visionary speakers who will share their insights on the latest market trends, content creation and branding strategies in the future footwear market.
Networking Session – APLF Cocktail Party
Who Should Attend:
Footwear brands
Manufacturers
Retailers
Material Suppliers
Session 1
10:30 – 11:30
Think Innovation: How to Shape a Swift, Flexible & Future-Proof Retail Brand
To be a successful company in today’s hyper-competitive, customer-driven world, innovation must be everybody’s business. How to connect the dots, come up with the ideas and find the opportunities in any market, for any business and under any condition…
GUEST SPEAKERS
Ms. Deepali Khanna – Inochhi
Mr. Rajesh Kadam – Inc5
Mr. Abdallah Hamdan– Aldo
Mr. Nakul Manchanda – Lamos
Ms. Pooja Chopra – Felix
Ms. Catherine Hindermann
Supporting Partners:
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