EUROPE'S EVENT FOR
DIGITAL FOOTWEAR CREATION
Craft x Digital Innovation

Explore how Europe’s craft heritage converges with digital workflows, blending hand-made intuition, 3D tools, and computational methods without losing design fundamentals.

Digital Product Creation (DPC)

Unpack how 3D integrates into real workflows: scaling DPC, aligning teams, building assets & modernising processes while protecting the craft behind great footwear.

AI-Driven Design

Examine how teams use AI to boost creativity, streamline workflows, and personalise products, all while maintaining the intuition and human touch that define great design.

Sustainable Supply

Rethink production models through circular design, shorter supply chains, regional manufacturing, and the operational shifts required to meet Europe’s sustainability demands.

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Featured Speakers

Detlef Mueller
Detlef Mueller
adidas
Director - Advanced 3D
Thomas Gauthey
Thomas Gauthey
Salomon
R&D Director
Alexander Lum
Alexander Lum
Zalando
Principal Strategic Content Innovation Manager
Jesus Marini Parissi
Jesus Marini Parissi
Moon Rabbit Lab
Founder & Computational Design Engineer
Nico van Enter
Nico van Enter
Footwearology
Founder & CEO
Luke McConnie
Luke McConnie
Tier Zero
Creative Director & Founder
Emilien Arbez
Emilien Arbez
Salomon
Senior Manager - DPC & CAE
Stefan Rohner
Stefan Rohner
GNL Footwear
Head of E-Commerce & Digital

Stride Europe 2026 Venue

Stride Europe will take place in Venice at the The Glass Cathedral.

Santa Chiara – The Glass Cathedral is a restored medieval church and cultural venue on the island of Murano. Originally a 13th-century monastery church, it now serves as an event venue and center for Murano glass artistry.

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Stride Europe 2026 venue

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