SLEMinar 2017 Sponsoring Exhibition Brochure (2)

sleminars 2017

april 21disruptive footwear production entirely new methods and business models

april 20smart footwear production automation & customization of current methods

what isslem?SLEM (Shoes Leather Education Museum) is an international innovation and training institute for footwear and leather that includes a consulting department, a footwear museum and a training institute that offers full time as well as part time programs on a professional level. Our headquarters are based in Waalwijk, The Netherlands, but we work around the world, with branches in Italy and China.

We believe that innovation does not just come from technology as such, but

from a different way of thinking that affects all aspects of the footwear industry,

from product development to retail. We also believe that meaningful innovation

- the kind that leads to positive and lasting improvements - is only achieved

through collaboration.

what aresleminars?Because we believe in innovation through collaboration we organize at least

two SLEMinars each year. These are global conferences that bring together

visonary innovators from both inside and outside the footwear industry with shoe

companies that want to move forward and make footwear more sustainable,

social, functional, affordable, wearable and beautiful.

Our team of industry professionals and forecasters does thorough research and

brings in carefully selected expert speakers from around the world. This way you

can be certain that our SLEMinars are always packed with ground breaking yet

practical information, rather than a series of commercial presentations.

This approach has already resulted in great success, with industry innovators

and decision makers flying in from around the world, making the SLEMinars very

productive networking meetings as well.

“information is a source of learning. But unless it is organized, processed, and available to the right people in a format for decision making, it is a burden, not a benefit.” - William Pollard -

2017 sleminarsfuture of footwearmanufacturing

This year’s 2-day SLEMinar will discuss issues that have been dominating the

international news lately, such as:

WIll production indeed be reshored to Europe and the USA?

Where will we get the right people and resources then or will everything be

fully automated? If so, where and how do robots make most sense?

Will our current manufacturing apparatus become obsolete or can we tweak

it to provide the custumization options the consumer needs and still protect

our investments?

Can new production methods like 3D printing and knitting be so efficient that

they could also be done in store? But what would that mean for our business

model then, how can micro factories be attractive and entertaiining whilst

offering good value for money?

All these issues and many more will be discussed from various angles by a

broad range of speakers, consisting of renowned industry experts, supliers

of new technologies and visionary thinkers from both inside and outside the

industry.

who will be coming?The target audience consists of 200 international decision makers on each day,

such as senior management in the areas of innovation, engineering, product

development, brand development and retail from both the footwear, sports

performance and orthopedic industry. Some work for leading international

brands and manufacturers while others are from highly innovative start-ups or

work with international research centers and associations for the footwear and

leather industry. Last but not least we have professors from major universities

and suppliers of new technologies and services to the footwear industry.

“You don’t need eyes to see, you need vision.”- Faithless -

Francis Bitonti for United Nude

who will be speakingand when?When we think about the future of footwear manufacturing there is not just

one way forward. That is why we decided to split this SLEMinar into two days.

day 1: smart productionOn the first day, April 20, we will talk about how to make current production

methods smarter, meaning: more flexible, local, customizable and automated.

This day is especially interesting for larger companies that already have

manufacturing facilities and are looking to improve them.

day 2: disruptive productionThe second day, April 21, will revolve around entirely new kinds of production,

from printing and knitting to biotech, including in-store production. This day

is especially interesting for innovative start-ups as well as larger companies

that want to develop future forward projects.

combination tickets We have the best line-up of speakers ever and not all of them can be there

on both days, so we provide attractively priced combination tickets that give

access to the entire SLEMinar.

So far the following speakers have been confirmed, more will be added:

April 20: April 21:Matt Powell - NPD Group Terna Jibo - Portland Design

Christian Decker - Desma Siert Wijnia - Ultimaker

Andy Polk - FDRA XiaoXi Shi - JS Shoes

Sergio Dulio - AtomLAB Troy Nachtigall - Solemaker

Eva Kablalova - Cave Francis Bitonti - Studio Bitonti

Peter Santora - SoftWear Lucy Beard - Feetz

Besides lectures there will also be highly relevant demonstrations of new

technologies, such as an exclusive new 3D printer prototype by Ultimaker!

“we cannot solve problems with the same kind of thinking we used when we created them.”- Albert Einstein -

how can youmaximizeyour presence?If you are a supplier of innovative technologies or services to the footwear

industry and want to be certain that you get the best business leads from

your presence at our SLEMinars, then we can offer you an attractive range of

partnership opportunities.

For instance, you can benefit actively from our extensive marketing, networking

and matchmaking efforts both before and during the SLEMinars, such as:

- weekly e-newsletters to 8000 footwear industry decision makers and infuencers

- daily footwear innovation posts on all our social media channels

- SLEMinar syllabus and lecture program that are handed out to all visitors

- central exhibition area at the show to demonstrate your product or service

- networking drinks and lunches around the exhibition area

- SLEM’s Walking Dinner on April 20th in the exhibition area

- SLEM’s “Personal Matchmakers” who can bring you in contact with all attendees

and speakers that could be of your specific interest

- SLEM’s attendee list with contact details of all participants of both days*

*: companies that do not wish to share their details are not included.

Please see the next page for sponsorship and exhibitior opportunities.

“An investment in knowledgealways pays the best interest.”- Benjamin Franklin -

how tobecomea sponsorHow you can best benefit from these tools is determined by the kind of

exposure you are looking for and by your budget. To help you make the

best choice we have predefined a few attractive and effective sponsor

packages:

Bronze Sponsor - €1000*1 conference ticket for both days, including lunch and refreshments

Your logo on the SLEMinar syllabus and lecture program

Sponsorship announced through social media channels and e-newsletter

Leaflet/product in delegate bag (x400)

Silver Sponsor - €1500*2 conference tickets for both days, including lunch and refreshments


Sponsorship announced through social channels and e-newsletter


Full attendee list with contact details

* All prices are subject to Dutch VAT at 21%, also for exhibitors.

Contact our team of organizers to book your package

or for any questions and suggestions:

how tobecomean exhibitorSeeing is believing! So if you want to demonstrate your technology we do

offer the possibility to have a booth in the central exibition area where all

participants go during the breaks. There are only six places available for

exhibiting, so make sure you apply in time!

Gold Sponsor - €2500*3 conference tickets for both days, including lunch and refreshments

2 meter x 3 meter stand in central exhibition area, including electricity




2 dedicated messages sent out through our e-newsletter and all our social

media channels


Personal SLEM Matchmaker service

Platinum Sponsor - €3500*[only two available!]

10-minute presentation on the main stage

4 conference tickets for both days, including lunch and refreshments

Fixed rate discount ticket for any additional staff members

2 meter x 3 meter stand in central exhibition area, including electricity




2 dedicated messages sent out through our e-newsletter and all our social

media channels


Personal SLEM Matchmaker service

[email protected]+31 416 757 630

SLEMinar 2017 Sponsoring Exhibition Brochure (2)

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