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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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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.
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