October 17–18, 2024
University of Oregon, Northeast Portland Campus
2800 Liberty Street, Portland, OR 97211
Keynote Speakers
Presented in collaboration between the University of Oregon's Sports Product Management Program and the Dynamic Sustainability Lab at Syracuse University.
Industry leaders will convene for this inaugural event exploring and establishing best practices in global traceability in the sports product and apparel market while promoting compliance with emerging regulatory requirements.
Who Should Attend?
Designed as a pre-competitive space, this summit will galvanize participants across the industry to collectively craft industry standards, ensuring transparency and accountability across the supply chain.
Expected participants will include representatives from:
- Brands and Retailers
- Factories
- Suppliers
- NGOs
- Government Agencies
- Technology Firms
- And More
Reasons to Attend
Comprehend the criticality and scope of traceability in footwear and apparel, as well as the extension of traceability into important areas of sustainability such as carbon accounting.
Understand where traceability legislation is heading, what requirements will be implemented where and when, and what tools exist to fulfill those requirements.
Participate in the genesis of a footwear and apparel community coming together on a pre-competitive basis to create standards accessible to all stakeholders of the supply chain.
Engage with industry peers and participate in working groups to solve nuanced issues while creating standards and best practices.
A pivotal moment shaping the future of the footwear and apparel industry on a global scale.
Lodging
Hampton Inn & Suites, Pearl District
Travel time UO Portland campus: 12 minutes
Radison Hotel, Portland Airport
Travel time UO Portland campus: 9 minutes
Country Inn and Suites, Portland Airport
Travel time UO Portland campus: 10 minutes
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