Explore design’s evolving role: cultural storytelling; trend leadership; the integration of new tools; and how creatives stay relevant in times of transformation.
Unpack how footwear moves from 3D pilots to practice: seamless interoperability, scalable adoption, automation, and the “glue” that makes end-to-end creation real.
Cut through the hype: explore AI’s real impact on design, prototyping, forecasting, and automation - alongside its risks, guardrails, and governance.
Rethink how and where you make: local, circular and additive; new materials; and the trade-offs between cost, sustainability & consumer trust.
You’re shaping the future of footwear.
At Stride, you’ll meet other product creation leaders on the same journey.
Explore the breakthroughs changing the footwear industry, reimagine the boundaries of design and innovation, and leave ready to turn bold ideas into real progress.
Stride sold out in 2025. We strongly advise booking early .
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Stride is back in Portland on 9-10 March 2026, the perfect location with its deep footwear roots and thriving creative community.
We’ll be hosting at The Loft at 8th Avenue, in the Central Eastside Industrial District. Built in 1965 as a warehouse, it later evolved into an artists' hub. Now, as an events space, it's the perfect setting for Stride, with its mix of industrial charm and Portland’s innovative spirit.
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