Footwearology -Tech-
Get ready to experience the future of footwear design, materials, robotics, AI, and manufacturing technologies. Our global event, FootwearologyTech, is here to welcome you and revolutionize the industry. Schedule an appointment today and be part of the excitement!
What Footwearology brings to the table
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AI and Emerging Technologies in Footwear
AI-Driven Design: Explore how AI algorithms are assisting designers in creating more ergonomic and stylish footwear. Smart Manufacturing: Learn about AI's role in optimizing production lines for efficiency and sustainability. Consumer Insights: Understand how AI is used to analyze market trends and consumer preferences, leading to more targeted and successful products.
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Materials and Machinery
Advanced Materials: Discover new, innovative materials that are changing the game in terms of durability, comfort, and sustainability. Manufacturing Technology: Get up close with the latest machinery and robotics that are making shoe production more precise, efficient, and cost-effective. 3D Printing in Footwear: Learn about the impact of 3D printing technology in customizing and rapidly prototyping new shoe designs.
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Design Innovations in Footwear
Sustainable Design: Delve into eco-friendly design practices and materials that are shaping the future of sustainable footwear. Ergonomic Innovations: Explore advancements in ergonomic design that enhance comfort without compromising on style. Fusion of Fashion and Function: See how designers are blurring the lines between aesthetics and practicality in shoe design.
Join us at the leading edge of footwear technology
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The Materials Show
Hisham Muhareb, a former materials manager at Nike during the early 1990’s, and his wife Kari Muhareb, grew The Materials Show out of what began in the 1980’s and early 90’s as the Nike vendor fair and a vendor-driven mini show, the NW Fabric Fair. Looking to expand on these two shows, the Muharebs formed American Events, Inc. which, in 1995, became the official organizer of Nike’s semi-annual vendor fair. The NW Apparel and Footwear Materials Show soon was born and was an immediate success. American Events, Inc. went on to become the official Adidas and New Balance vendor fair organizer.
Since then, The Materials Show has grown into a major materials and networking resource, hosting hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of attendees. In 2005, American Events, Inc. expanded to include a second Materials Show, this time on the East Coast. The NE Materials Show serves manufacturers in the Boston, Massachusetts area.
American Events, Inc. also managed the Leather Industries of America’s pavilions at Shanghai’s All China Leather Expo and Hong Kong’s Asia Pacific Leather Fair.
Schedule
January 31
Wednesday
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
February 1
Thursday
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Lectures
10:15-11:00
Plants and plastics: the future of materials for footwear manufacturing
Speakers:
Paloma Palma Faoro, Global Marketing Manager Footwear at Huntsman Corporation
Ignacio Garcia, CEO of Recreus additive manufacturing materials
Nicoline van Enter, Founder and CTO of Footwearology
Moderator:
Federico Brugnoli, CEO of Spin36
12:15-13:00
Open the loop: how knitting will change the way we make footwear
Speakers:
Matthew Llewellyn, Director Sales and marketing STOLL by KARL MAYER
Patrick Silva Szatkowski, Business developer at Santoni Spa
Nicoline van Enter, Founder and CTO of Footwearology
Moderator:
Garrett Gerson, CEO of Variant3D
15:15 - 16:00
The best of both worlds: how 3D printing and molding will merge
Speakers:
Nicoline van Enter, Founder and CTO of Footwearology
Viktor Taan, Director of Business Development Futuresole institute
Janne Kyttanen, Founder and CPO at What The Future
Moderator:
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10:15-11:00
If you can make it there, can you indeed make it anywhere? How realistic is local manufacturing for footwear?
Speakers:
Adrian Hernandez, CEO of Simplicity Works
Alex Zar, CEO of Lalaland
Kuba Graczyk, CEO of Koobz
Moderator:
Nicoline van Enter, Founder and CTO of Footwearology
12:15-13:00
From virtual to material: how digital design platforms will enable manufacturing for everyone
Speakers:
Nicoline van Enter, Founder and CTO of Footwearology
Scott Davidson, Business Development at McNeel
Cornelius Schmitt, CEO Zellerfeld
Moderator:
Ronnie Parsons, CEO of Mode Lab
Experience the future of footwear technology and be a part of the global event that is transforming the industry. Get ready to explore the latest in design, materials, robotics, AI, and manufacturing technologies, all in one place.