Jacques Slade
Jacques is renowned for his insight into sneaker culture and how it all ties together! Follow his amazing work at @kustoo on Instagram & Youtube
Jackie Yang
Founder of Shoetie Group and FXPO, connecting materials, manufacturing, and business opportunities across the global footwear industry
Anna Baird
Founder of Bared Footwear, bringing together fashion-led design, foot health, and customer-first innovation
Jane Chow
Sourcing and sustainability leader shaping global supply chains with scale, discipline, and long-term impact
Nara Zhou
An additive manufacturing leader scaling industrial 3D printing for footwear production across Asia
Jacy Leong
Jacy is a business development leader, bridging materials, manufacturing, and cross-regional footwear collaboration
Charlie Smith
Material innovation leader advancing plastic-free outsole solutions from concept to commercial reality
Russell Koonce
Russell is a 3D and real-time specialist using digital tools, visual precision, and scalable workflows to elevate product creation
James Lin
Anson Bailey
Retail strategist helping global brands navigate omnichannel growth, shifting consumers, and digital transformation
Charley Hudak
Creative leader exploring how story, identity, and design come together to build meaningful products and brands
Dennis Zheng
Driving water-based microfiber innovation for cleaner and more efficient footwear manufacturing
Meizi Yan
Meizi is a digital product creation expert helping footwear teams scale 3D workflows, digital twins, and faster go-to-market systems
William Sandman
William is a circular solutions advocate connecting textile recycling, commercial supply models, and regional implementation
Alessandro Russo
An orthotist and founder translating biomechanics and clinical insight into footwear and orthotic innovation
Austin Davidsen
Footwear development and sustainability leader with deep experience across sourcing, product creation, and global brand execution
Leo Wang
Brand Officer at EMMA Cutting Machine, helping communicate the value of smart cutting solutions for global footwear and industrial manufacturing
Bode Oluwa
Bode is a footwear innovator rethinking how children’s shoes can adapt to growth and extend product life
Yazan Malkosh
Pioneer in digital product visualization, helping global brands rethink design tools and 3D workflows at scale
Alan Lugo
Alan is a footwear strategy, sustainability, and circularity expert turning material innovation into real product and go-to-market outcomes
Tim Ren
A veteran founder whose experience spans manufacturing, brand building, digital transformation, and diversified business growth
Howard Lu
Veteran design leader combining brand strategy, product innovation, and manufacturing know-how for global footwear brands
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Megan Beck
Product and materials leader helping brands bring next-generation biobased materials into real-world application
Beth Jackson
Digital transformation leader turning product ideas into scalable systems that help teams move faster and smarter
Vis Bi
A founder and investor whose background spans art, business, and outdoor culture, now building the next-gen outdoor brand UPPERVOID
Specializes in high-performance supercritical foaming materials for global top sports brands