AAFA (American Apparel & Footwear Association) will host its 8th annual conference at the Ganesvoort Hotel in Miami, Florida on May 5-7, 2010. The 2010 Conference theme is “What A Difference A Year Makes” and will highlight key and emerging issues currently facing U.S. apparel and footwear brands and their suppliers. Industry experts will share the critical knowledge necessary to move the industry forward after a tough 2009. Key agenda items and themes include: trade and sourcing alternatives, sustainability, product safety, customs, social compliance, and global logistics. Along with in-depth discussions, attendees will also tour the new UPS $30 million hub for Latin America at the Miami Airport and its supply chain distribution center.

The conference keynote addresses will be delivered by Rick Darling, President, LF USA and George Feldenkreis, Chairman & CEO, Perry Ellis International. Special remarks will also be presented by Walker Morris on behalf of the Clinton Global Initiative/United Nations Office of Special Envoy for Haiti.

Why should you attend?

• Discover new ways to chart your global business strategy
• Gain political and market insight
• Find out how to implement new regulatory requirements in the supply chain in the most effective cost efficient manner
• Hear new ideas and problem solving tactics
• Learn more about innovative technology tools and solutions

The conference will feature speakers from leading companies and organizations including:

• Anvil Knitwear
• Bureau Veritas
• Columbia Sportswear Company
• Hanesbrands, Inc.
• Intertek
• Luen Thai
• Maersk Line
• Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation
• Port Import Export Reporting Service (PIERS)
• Sandler & Travis Trade Advisory
• TradeCard, Inc.
• VF Corporation
• Wings Logistics
• Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP)

The conference registration rates are: $515 (AAFA members/FASA), $475 (AAFA Member-2nd registration/FASA), $750 (Non-AAFA members) and $300 (Educators). Please contact AAFA with any questions about this program at 703-797-9045 or by emailing Mary Howell: 這個 E-mail 地址已經被防止灌水惡意程式保護，您需要啟用 Java Script 才能觀看 .