Innovate your Sole!

Portland | 9-10 March 2026

Stride USA brings together the footwear industry to discuss the big issues in shoe design and development. Want to be a part of the conversation? 

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Some of the themes we're exploring

DESIGN FUTURES

Explore design’s evolving role: cultural storytelling; trend leadership; the integration of new tools; and how creatives stay relevant in times of transformation.

DIGITAL WORKFLOWS

Unpack how footwear moves from 3D pilots to practice: seamless interoperability, scalable adoption, automation, and the “glue” that makes end-to-end creation real.

AI IN PRACTICE

Cut through the hype: explore AI’s real impact on design, prototyping, forecasting, and automation - alongside its risks, guardrails, and governance.

SUSTAINABLE SUPPLY

Rethink how and where you make: local, circular and additive production, new materials, and the trade-offs between cost, speed, & sustainability.

 

What some of our friends have to say about what we do

"Today concludes a two day full immersion on #technology, #digital transformation and fashion at PI Apparel. I am very grateful to have had the opportunity to speak with skilled professionals and people who are inspired and motivated to find a solution together to the various challenges that change brings. Digital transformation is a reality in the fashion world, and it is going at lightning speed; so our motto #foreverfaster has never been more appropriate."

"I enjoyed this event. It was great to see so many tech companies together in one place. I especially enjoyed the case study sessions with 3D users. My team ended up dividing up and sharing our learning later - I will be watching the replays on YouTube for many of the sessions!"

"It was my first PI Apparel and it was a great experience overall. It was very nice to meet so many people in the world of fashion and be able to exchange views on the future of fashion. Certainly inspiring."

 

"The opportunity to network, learn and share with other apparel industry professionals working in 3D is so rewarding, this event was both confirmation that my team is on the right path and that a lot of us are in the same boats. A truly engaging and inspirational event! The fact that there were sessions going on constantly - I only wish we could have seen ALL the talks!"

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