2023 National Forum - Black Footwear Forum

Thanks to everyone who joined us for the 2023 National Black Footwear Forum!
PLC Detroit | September 21 – 24, 2023

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Thanks to our 2023 Event sponsors!

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September 21–24, 2023
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FDRA and Pensole Lewis College of Business & Design welcome you to attend the 4th National Black Footwear Forum that brings together footwear executives and professionals, policymakers, and supporters to collaborate, share stories and ideas, and explore how to establish industry goals in the development of Black talent at all levels in the industry.

The event features keynotes, panel discussions, breakout sessions, and activations exploring impact on consumer culture, how diversity drives innovation, and how creativity drives global competitiveness. The forum also provides connections for black footwear professional brands to share concerns and solutions to help shape the conversation while bridging the gaps across the industry.

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Culture is Currency: Know your Worth
At this year's event, we want to help you leverage your value as we focus on:

Brand Currency
Professionalism
Culture
Product
Tech

Social Currency
Networking
Communication
Accountability
Thought Partners
Marketing
Language

Health Currency
Mental
Physical
Emotional

Community Currency
Mentorship
All Creatives
Service
Partnerships/Collaborations

Education Currency
Student/Teacher
Soft + Hard Skills
Programming

Leadership Currency
Entrepreneurship
Ownership
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2022 National Black Footwear Forum
Join footwear executives, professionals, policymakers, and supporters at this important event where we discuss and share stories and ideas around the influence, leadership, and passion provided by blacks in the global footwear industry.

The event features keynotes and panels exploring impact on consumer culture, how diversity drives innovation, and how creativity drives global competitiveness. The forum also provides connections for black footwear professional brands to share concerns and solutions to help shape the conversation while bridging the gaps across the industry.