
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.

FUTURE OF THE LEATHER INDUSTRY
Thought Leadership with Brands, Retailers, Manufacturers & Technology drivers
MODERATORS
Amit Chopra, MD Shoes & Accessories
Vikas Bagga, Brand Consultant
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
Session 2
11:30 – 12:30
Decoding Metaverse and its Business Opportunities
Nike’s, Adidas & Bata’s of the world are already betting on metaverse big time. What are you thinking? Gain insight into the Metaverse, its business opportunities, and the creative approaches to promote innovation in the virtual world. You will understand: What changes can we expect in the near future? What’s in store for the new version of the internet? Metaverse, Web3, and NFTs How can it ignite business innovations?
GUEST SPEAKERS
Ms. Catherine Hindermann – Gaia Amore
Ms. Stephanie Bretonniere – POWR3
Session 3
16:30 – 17:30
Future Trends in the World Leather and Leather Products Industry and Trade
The debate on whether to invest in real leather manufacturing or no- leather counterparts? Is the market/consumption changing to fly-Knits? Staple leather products do not show signs of going anywhere, meaning neither do their carbon emissions? Would leather become a “boutique units” item? Sustainability ?
GUEST SPEAKERS
Ms. Joana Vaz Teixeira – World Footwear
Mr. Sanjay Leekha – CLE Chairman
Mr. JK Seth, Strategic Consultant
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