This one-day conference provides investors with an overview of the market and merchandise trends affecting the athletic footwear and apparel sector. Each meeting involves a 15 minute presentation by company management followed by a 15-minute question-and-answer session. The conference will also feature industry experts from NPD and SportsOne Source and a roundtable discussion with independent footwear retailers, chosen to give you an outlook for the spring selling season. A limited pass to the WSA trade show is included.

Past Participants have included: Brown Shoe Co., Collective Brands, DSW Inc., Foot Locker, Inc., Genesco, Hibbett Sporting Goods, K-Swiss, Puma, Shoe Carnival, Skechers, Stylo PLC, The Finish Line, Inc., VF Corp., and Wolverine World Wide.

 *A cocktail reception will be held on Wednesday, February 11 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.