Below is the detailed agenda for the inaugural Global Footwear and Apparel Traceability Summit taking place in Portland, Oregon, October 17-18, 2024.
Location
University of Oregon
Northeast Portland Campus
2800 Liberty Street, Portland, OR 97211
Conference Schedule | Day 1: | Day 2: |
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Morning |
| Presentation: "Transparency: The Modern Business Imperative" |
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| Panel Session: "Current & Emerging Regulatory Frameworks" |
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| Panel Session: "Traceability Scope and Evidence" |
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| Panel Session: "Tools & Technologies for Managing Traceability" |
Afternoon |
| Panel Session: "Case Studies and Best Practices" |
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| Discussion and Call to Action: "Moving the Industry Forward |
Evening | Welcome Reception | |
| Keynote Speaker |
October 17
Welcome Reception
6:00-8:30 p.m.
McMenamins Mission Theater
1624 NW Glisan St, Portland, OR 97209
Keynote Speaker
October 18
Presentation
"Transparency: The Modern Business Imperative"
An overview of the various sustainability, human rights and financial drivers for transparency impacting the global apparel and footwear industry and their suppliers.
Panel Session #1
"Current & Emerging Regulatory Frameworks"
Governments have been rapidly developing increasing regulatory requirements for transparency into the supply chain with a special focus on human rights, forced labor as well as diversity, equity and fair wages. This panel will discuss the current and emerging regulatory frameworks and how systems for Traceability are needed.
Panel Session #2
"Traceability Scope and Evidence"
What are the requirements to comply to existing and emerging legislation? How far back into the Supply Chain will we need to focus? What are the types of evidence that will be required to satisfy the emerging legislation?
Panel Session #3
"Tools & Technologies for Managing Traceability"
Are there ways that the industry can collaborate to lower the burden on suppliers by harvesting evidence in a consistent, transparent and trusted manner? What are the emerging ways AI, Machine Learning and Blockchain are being used?
Panel Session #4
"Case Studies and Best Practices"
Learn from key industry players what is being done, what has been learned, and where challenges and roadblocks remain.
Discussion and Call for Action
"Moving the Industry Forward"
Within the industry, we are witnessing a tapestry of strategies, technologies and investments by companies, industry associations and NGOs. This session will open up to a larger all-room discussion exploring how the industry - including members of the value chain - can work together to streamline efforts and effectively meet the growing challenges of traceability.