Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Oregon Convention Center, Portland, Oregon (Halls D & E)
- 8:00am – 10:00am
Coffee & Tea - 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Lunch - 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Evening Reception
Thursday, August 29, 2024
- 8:00am – 10:00am
Coffee & Tea - 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Lunch
All talks and presentations are free but open and limited seating.
Footwear Tech Pavilion Talks – August 28, 2024
- 10:00am – 10:25am
Carbitex – Unlocking the Full Potential of Carbon
Presented by: Junus Khan
Exploring the evolving role of carbon fiber in footwear, particularly in running shoes. - 10:30am – 10:55am
Huntsman – Get the Grip!
Presented by: Stephane Peysson
Introduction of a new soling development for the footwear industry. - 11:00am – 11:25am
Mateligent iDEAS – How Technology-Enabled Footwear Prevents Falling Among the Elderly
Presented by: Alexander York
A smart footwear innovation reducing falls among the elderly by 24%. - 2:30pm – 2:55pm
Futuresole Institute – Next-Generation Sole Design, Digital Development & Accelerated Innovation
Presented by: Viktor Taan
Exploring new design strategies, tools, and production platforms for the footwear industry. - 3:00pm – 3:25pm
EMD Electronics – THE MBOX
Presented by: Dominik Eisend
A collaborative approach to create meaningful CMF solutions for the creative industry. - 3:30pm – 3:55pm
Kornit Digital Europe GmbH – TBA
Presented by: President
Talks and Presentations
The Journey Ahead: Materials & Colors & Ideas at The NW Materials Show
Presented by: Jessica Del Genio, Four Trend Service
Oregon Convention Center
August 28, 2024
1:00 PM
Limited Seating
Free Presentation Courtesy of The Materials Show
Supporting Brands with Facts, Features, and Answers to FAQs
Presented by: Federico Roth of Leather Naturally
Oregon Convention Center
August 29, 2024
11:00 AM
Leather Naturally promotes the use of certified, responsibly made leather. Learn more about its work and how to access the resources that can help inform and educate designers, developers, sales teams, and consumers. First Come, First Served