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14th Global Footwear Sustainability Summit
Overview
This year, the 14th Global Footwear Sustainability Summit takes place in the heart of Jinjiang, the thriving hub of footwear innovation and sustainable development. Stay up-to-date on industry developments and connect with talented footwear veterans from around the world.
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Location
The Venue
Hilton Quanzhou Riverside Hotel
No. 999 Jiangbin Road
Jinjiang City · Fujian Province · China
What's Happening
Agenda
Day 1
Oct 25
Sunday, October 25, 2026
09:00
until 10:15
75 min
WorkshopFacility TourTech Tour: Visiting Anta Group
10:30
until 12:00
90 min
WorkshopFacility TourTech Tour: Visiting Changli Smart Logistics Industrial Park
Instructor
Rebecca Lin
President
Changli Smart Logistics Industrial Park
12:30
until 14:00
LunchLuncheon and Delegates Networking
18:30
until 21:00
DinnerDinner Banquet
21:30
MilestoneEnd of Day One
Day 2
Oct 26
Monday, October 26, 2026
07:30
until 08:30
60 min
ReceptionEntranceDelegate Registration
08:30
until 08:40
10 min
TalkMain StageOpening Speech - Day One
Speaker
Sam An
President
GFSS
08:40
until 08:50
10 min
TalkMain StageOpening Speech - Key Address by Jinjiang Official Representatives
08:50
until 09:15
25 min
TalkMain StageEnvironmental Policies & Regulation for Footwear Manufacturing in Asia China Leather Industry Association
09:15
until 09:40
25 min
TalkMain StageNavigating CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism) Expansion & Supply Chain Due Diligence for Exporting to the EU
Speaker
Marina Crnoja-Cosic
Senior Advisor
EURATEX
10:05
until 10:35
CoffeeTea Break and Exhibiting Booths Review
10:35
until 11:20
45 min
PanelMain StagePanel Discussion: Insights into Global Footwear Sourcing Strategies & Trends
Footwear Manufacturing & Sourcing in China, Indonesia, and Vietnam Opportunities for the Footwear Industry in India: Conditions for Setting Up Factories The Impact of Rising Raw Materials Prices on the Footwear Industry DTC Logistics Solutions for Regional and Worldwide Distribution from Jinjiang
11:20
until 11:45
25 min
TalkMain StageSustainable Innovation for Performance Footwear
12:10
until 13:30
LunchLuncheon and Delegates Networking
13:30
until 13:55
25 min
TalkMain StageDecarbonisation Journey – Supplier’s Guide to Achieving Scope 3 Engagement Targets
13:55
until 14:40
45 min
PanelMain StagePanel Discussion: Carbon Footprint Management Systems / LCA for the Footwear & Leather Ecosystem
Reducing Carbon Footprint & Improving ESG Performance Creating a Circular Product Cycle: Reducing Waste Within the Supply Chain Scaling Closed-Loop Product Designs Using Low Carbon Impact and Waste Materials
14:40
until 15:05
25 min
TalkMain StageCarbon Footprint Management & Credible Climate Action Goals
15:05
until 15:35
CoffeeTea Break and Exhibiting Booths Review
15:35
until 16:00
25 min
TalkMain StageCreating Closed-Loop Supply Chains with Innovative Solutions for Footwear
16:00
until 16:25
25 min
TalkMain StageThe Future of Bio-Based Synthetic Leather and Other Sustainable Materials
16:25
until 17:10
45 min
PanelMain StagePanel Discussion: How 3D Printing, Advanced Materials Innovation, and Robotics Shape the Global Footwear Manufacturing Landscape
18:15
until 18:45
NetworkingCocktail Party Opening Address
19:00
until 20:30
NetworkingAwards Ceremony, Cocktail Party, and Delegates Networking
21:00
MilestoneEnd of Day Two
Day 3
Oct 27
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
08:30
until 08:55
25 min
TalkMain StageLean Solutions for Smart Manufacturing: Better Speed, Quality, and Product
08:55
until 09:20
25 min
TalkMain StageRevolutionising Footwear Manufacturing with AI & Automation for a Greener Future
09:45
until 10:15
CoffeeTea Break and Delegates Networking
10:15
until 11:00
45 min
PanelMain StagePanel Discussion: How Responsible Sourcing Improves Procurement Traceability throughout the Value Chain
Practical Pathways for Brands, Manufacturers and Material Suppliers to Implement Responsible Sourcing Practises How Suppliers Could Respond to the Expectations of Global Brands’ Sustainable Sourcing Strategies Solutions to Building Stronger Supplier Partnerships and While Remaining Flexible
11:00
until 11:25
25 min
TalkMain StageIntegrating Social and Environmental Considerations into the Supply Chain
11:25
until 11:50
25 min
TalkMain StageThe Role of Digital Technology in Improving Footwear Supply Chain Visibility and CSR Implementation
11:50
until 12:35
45 min
PanelMain StagePanel Discussion: Global Footwear Supply Chain Synergy, Unlocking Competitive Advantages for Brands
Developing the Supply Chain with a Focus on ESG as a Competitive Advantage for Brands Driving Growth by Optimizing Supply Chains, Logistics and Manufacturing Processes Unlocking Business Potential through Highly Integrated and Sustainable Supply Chains
12:35
until 13:30
LunchLuncheon and Delegates Networking
13:15
until 16:45
210 min
WorkshopFacility TourVisit Koyee Group
13:30
until 13:55
25 min
TalkMain StageDecarbonisation Journey – Supplier’s Guide to Achieving Scope 3 Engagement Targets
13:55
until 14:40
45 min
PanelMain StagePanel Discussion: Carbon Footprint Management Systems / LCA for the Footwear & Leather Ecosystem
Reducing Carbon Footprint & Improving ESG Performance Creating a Circular Product Cycle: Reducing Waste Within the Supply Chain Scaling Closed-Loop Product Designs Using Low Carbon Impact and Waste Materials
15:05
until 15:35
CoffeeTea Break and Exhibiting Booths Review
16:40
until 17:05
25 min
TalkMain StageCarbon Footprint Management & Credible Climate Action Goals
16:45
until 18:15
90 min
WorkshopFacility TourVisit Koyee Group
16:45
until 20:00
NetworkingCocktail Party & Delegates Networking
18:15
until 18:45
BreakBack to the Hotel
20:00
MilestoneEnd of Day Three
Day 4
Oct 28
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
08:30
OtherHotelPickup from Hotel
08:30
until 10:00
90 min
WorkshopFacility TourVisiting Ipath Footwear
10:00
until 11:30
90 min
WorkshopFacility TourVisiting Hsrobotics
12:00
until 13:30
LunchLuncheon and Delegates Networking
13:30
until 15:00
90 min
WorkshopFacility TourVisit Kclka Group
15:00
MilestoneEnd of Day Four
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