Sustainability in Motion: Footwear Innovation that Performs, Inspires, and Endures

29 Apr 2026
Main Stage
  • Which materials innovations in footwear (recycled polymers, bio-based components, hybrid materials) meet performance, comfort, and sustainability benchmarks?
  • How can cross-industry collaboration accelerate sustainable design adoption and reduce operational risk?
  • What design strategies maximize recoverability, reuse, and lifecycle efficiency?
  • How can footwear brands scale sustainable solutions effectively across global markets while ensuring their sustainability story resonates with consumers and drives informed purchasing decisions?
Host
Yuly Fuentes-Medel
Yuly Fuentes-Medel, Founder & Executive Director - THE FOOTWEAR COLLECTIVE
Speakers
Katy O'Brien
Katy O'Brien, Head of Sustainable Innovation - NEW BALANCE
Nicoline van Enter
Nicoline van Enter, Founder and CEO - FOOTWEAROLOGY