# FDRA Shoe Sustainability & Innovation Summit 2026

- Dates: 4 November 2026
- Location: Castaway Portland, Portland, United States
- Organiser: FDRA
- Industry: Retail & E-commerce
- Expected attendance: 49

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.shoesustainabilitysummit.com/)
- [Registration](https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/g6ynukg)
- [Agenda](https://www.shoesustainabilitysummit.com/agenda)

## Topics

- Sustainability
- Innovation
- IT
- Sustainability & Innovation
- Innovation Summit

## Speakers

- Chad Berton, Account Executive, North America, Centric Software
- Peter Erren, General Manager
- Pratik Ichhaporia, VP, North America Regulatory and Technical, Eurofins Consumer Product Testing
- Peter Whitcomb, Tersus Solutions
- Matt Priest, President & CEO, FDRA
- Dr. Geoffrey Gray, President, HEELUXE
- Justin Ter Har, Director of Research & Design, INSITE
- Sarah Jacobson, Key Account Manager, Jones & Vining
- Justin Jaeger, Sales and Marketing Specialist, Trillora Packaging Solutions
- Quinn O'Rourke, Director, Compliance & Logistics, LaCrosse Footwear / Danner
- Mikaila Roncevich, Lead Research Scientist, Collective Fashion Justice and Fiber Science Researcher, Cornell University
- Eric Neuner, President & CEO, NuShoe
- Emily Gittins, Co-Founder & CEO, Archive
- Moe Hachem, Founder and CEO, Sneaker Impact
- Scott Labbe, Senior Vice President of Product and Innovation, KEEN
- Andrea Vanderhoff, Director of Technology & Sustainability, QIRA
- Chuck Mason, President & CEO, BLOOM Sustainable Materials
- Nick Sandland, Chief Business Officer, Algenesis Labs
- Gordon Wemmitt, US Sales Director, ISA Tan Tec
- Jim Kleinschmit, Founder & CEO, Other Half Processing
- Alyse Russel, Senior Manager, Global Sustainability Programs, VF Corporation

## Sponsors and partners

- OrthoLite

## Ticket pricing

USD 499

## Where to stay

- **The Hoxton**: 120 m from the venue, 15 Northwest 4th Avenue, Portland, 97209
  - [Hotel website](https://thehoxton.com/portland/)
- **Embassy Suites**: 230 m from the venue, 319 Southwest Pine Street, Portland, 97204
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/pdxpses-embassy-suites-portland-downtown/)
  - Phone: +1 503-279-9000
- **The Society**: 240 m from the venue, 203 Northwest 3rd Avenue, Portland, 97209
  - [Hotel website](https://thesocietyhotel.com/)
  - Phone: +1-503-445-0444
- **Courtyard**: 240 m from the venue, 550 Southwest Oak Street, Portland, 97204
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/pdxpc-courtyard-portland-city-center/overview/)
  - Phone: +1 503 505 5000
- **Cambria Hotel**: 260 m from the venue, 165 Northwest Park Avenue, Portland, 97209
  - [Hotel website](https://www.cambriapearl.com/)
- **The Benson**: 270 m from the venue, 309 Southwest Broadway, Portland, 97205
  - [Hotel website](https://www.bensonhotel.com/)
  - Phone: +1-503-228-2000
- **Hotel Lucia**: 310 m from the venue, 400 Southwest Broadway, Portland, 97205
  - [Hotel website](https://hotellucia.com/)
  - Phone: +1-503-225-1717
- **Hotel Vintage**: 340 m from the venue, 422 Southwest Broadway, Portland, 97205
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hotelvintage-portland.com/)
  - Phone: +1-503-228-1212

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/fdra-shoe-sustainability-innovation-summit-portland-f40067d64dda/