The Footwear Playbook: Agility, Customization, and the Future of Footwear
Date
- Apr 13 2026
- Expired!
Time
- 2:55 pm - 3:30 pm
BHUPESH DUA | JESSICA DECOLA | MARISSA HILL | ELIAS STAHL
Footwear is entering one of the most disruptive periods in its history. For decades, the industry relied on long development cycles and massive production runs. But today culture moves faster than traditional manufacturing can keep up.
Agility is the new playbook.
In this session, four industry icons, explore how design, technology, and culture are reshaping the future of footwear.
From digital production and sustainable manufacturing to creator-driven trends and on-demand customization, this
conversation will reveal how brands can move faster, innovate smarter, and build supply chains ready for the next decade.
Even if footwear isn’t your business, it’s one of the clearest examples of how an industry can rapidly transform when
digital technology enters the picture — offering powerful lessons for anyone looking to drive agility and innovation in
their own markets.
Because the companies that win tomorrow won’t just follow trends — they’ll build agile platforms that respond to culture in real time.
Speakers
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Bhupesh DuaPrincipal Innovator
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Elias StahlCEO and Co-Founder, HILOS, the Human Innovation Lab Operating System
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Jessica DeColaCo-Founder, She*t for Brains (SFB)
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Marissa HillExecutive Producer, Shade Studios; Host of ShadeTV
