AGENDA

Welcome, Introductions, and Sourcing Data Insights

• Matt Priest, President & CEO, FDRA
• Thomas Crockett, Vice President, Government Affairs, FDRA

Supply Chain ESG Risk Management Now Table Stakes

• Suzanne van Huijgevoort, Associate Director, Advisory, Elevate, an LRQA Company

Traceability and Supply Chains

• Ben Kelbaugh, Director of Sales, Sourcemap

View From the Factory and Development Updates

• Jim Salzano, President & CEO, Jones & Vining

The Use of AI in Footwear Creation and Digital Product Development

• Dejan Zvekic, Chief of Digitalization, Material Exchange

Factory/Development Issues and Solutions

• Jean-Marc Pedeboy, Partner, Romans CAD

Trade Issues and Challenges

• Elizabeth Shingler, Senior Manager – Trade & Customs, KPMG

Duty Avoidance Opportunities ​

• Marvin Rosenzweig, VP, North American Sales & Marketing, Farrow
• Harvey Vays, Regional Manager, Global Consulting, Farrow

Air Freight Costs and Related Issues

• Jeremy Muller, Vice President Corporate Sales, Apex Logistics

Shipping Quality Control Issues

• Michael Hanrahan, SVP, Super Dryers

Current Port Issues and Conditions

• Chris Chase, Marketing Manager, Port of Los Angeles

Footwear Packaging Update

• Mark Maxwell, Global Account Manager – Managed Packaging Division, Billerud

Returns and Current Quality Control Issues

• Eric Neuner, President, NuShoe

Closing Remarks and Q&A