Where Craft meets Digital Innovation

Europe | Spring 2027

In April 2026, we brought Stride to Europe for the people building what’s next in footwear.

Stride isn’t about perfect answers.
It’s about the conversations that move things forward
between designers, developers, innovators, and decision-makers.

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Themes we explored at Stride Europe 2026

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 

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.

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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