FN Summit

The challenges are big, but the opportunities are vast.

2024 will go down in history as a year that will mark a number of profound cultural and economic shifts that will shape a new and very different future for the shoe industry.

The mass introduction of AI and big tech's moves to accommodate them are having a profound effect on the digital world. At the same time, the ever-changing post-COVID culture continues to evolve, affecting the way we work, play and dress.

The combined impact of these changes is enormous and will be a major point of focus at the upcoming FN Summit on Tuesday, June 25 in New York City.

We've assembled an all-star cast of major success stories to reveal
their secrets to excelling in such tumultuous yet exciting times. They will cover a wide range of topics including diversity, the retail
landscape and the power of hot product.

A host of "Hot List" leaders in the shoe industry - from Deckers, Crocs, Adidas, Saks, On, Aldo and more - will join the insightful FN team for a power-packed day you can't afford to miss.

Join us for a powerful conversation about the road ahead.

Michael Atmore
Chief Brand Officer, Fairchild Media Group
Editorial Director, Footwear News

- The New Powers: The hottest brands in shoes are innovative, comfortable and accessible — and they’re rapidly capturing market share. Hear from the architects at the center of the revolution.
- Sprinting Ahead: As the running and basketball markets fuel excitement in the performance arena, how key players are taking these businesses to the next level.
- Retail 3.0: What is the store of the future? How physical and digital store concepts are evolving in 2024 as brick-and-mortar’s major comeback continues.
- All About AI: There’s no question that AI is reshaping every aspect of the business, from product to retail to hiring. A look at the developments that will drive business in the back half of 2024 and beyond.
- The DEI Challenge: As diversity progress stalls across the industry, a look at what’s really working — and what’s not.

The 2024 Footwear News Summit provides attendees with unparalleled access to:
High impact talks from Footwear Industry Icons and Landscape shifting Executives
Insightful panels designed to move the culture and conversation forward
Strategically designed agenda packed with creative thinking to take business to the next level
An environment that connects directly to C-suite and senior-level insiders

Audiences at the Footwear News Summit leave with
Strategic learnings that will elevate business practices
A sense of collaboration among peers and mentors at the highest level across the footwear community
Newer, stronger and more meaningful networking among brands and retailers that last a career

Breakfast & Registration	8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Block I	9:30 AM - 10:50 AM
Networking Break	10:50 AM - 11:20 AM
Block II	11:20 AM - 12:30 PM
Lunch	12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Block III	2:00 PM - 3:10 PM
Networking Break	3:10 PM - 3:40 PM
Block IV	3:40 PM - 4:30 PM
Cocktails & Connections	4:30 PM

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