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The sixth SLF (Sustainable Leather Forum)<\/strong>, organized by Alliance France Cuir (formerly Conseil National du Cuir)<\/strong> under the sponsorship of the French Ministry of the Economy, Finance and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty<\/strong>, will take place on September 9, 2024<\/strong> in Paris at the Maison de la Chimie<\/strong>. The event is sponsored by the Sic group<\/strong> (soci\u00e9t\u00e9 internationale du cuir) and APLF<\/strong>, the organizer of trade fairs dedicated to the leather industry.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The program includes round tables, talks, keynotes, pitch sessions, an exhibition of key CSR suppliers, and networking opportunities!<\/strong><\/p>\n Tickets are already available<\/strong> on the event website.<\/p>\n Among its partners, LUXUS PLUS will once again be present<\/strong>. Alongside numerous other partners, including French industry federations (Cuirs et Peaux, Tannerie M\u00e9gisserie, Chaussure, Ganterie, Maroquinerie, enseignes de la Chaussure, Cordonnerie), the Centre technique du cuir, Leather Naturally<\/strong> and other media (FashionNetwork, Ilm, Leather Fashion Design, Obiettivo, Rsedatanews, World Leather<\/strong>).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n As in previous years, over 400 participants<\/strong> from leading positions in the leather, fashion and luxury industries (general management, CSR, materials R&D, marketing and communications<\/strong>, etc.) will be attending what has become the leading international event (with over 25 international experts and more than 10 nationalities represented) dedicated to the leather industry in terms of CSR.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n They will gain a better understanding of the latest developments on major themes such as \u201creducing environmental impact, eco-design, resource and waste management, traceability, duty of care, working conditions, animal welfare, labeling, technological innovations and consumer expectations<\/strong>\u201d…<\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n Speakers<\/strong> already confirmed include Nick Winters, vice-president of the International Hide Council (ICHSLTA)<\/strong>, Fernando Bellese<\/strong>, senior director for the beef and leather supply chain at WWF (World Wildlife Fund) USA<\/strong>, Fran\u00e7ois Roques<\/strong>, managing director of M\u00e9gisserie de la Moli\u00e8re<\/strong>, and Mansury Rocquin<\/strong>, plastics and recycling expert at REGN Performance Polymers<\/strong>. Representatives from IDELE (Institut de l’Elevage), HCP (Herm\u00e8s Cuirs Pr\u00e9cieux), Kering, Tanneries Roux, ITC<\/strong> – International Trade Centre<\/strong>, the F\u00e9d\u00e9ration Fran\u00e7aise de la Maroquinerie<\/strong> and the CTC<\/strong> are also expected to attend…<\/p>\n <\/p>\n As last year, some twenty exhibitors specializing in CSR<\/strong> (including Atelier des Mati\u00e8res, ICEC, Corium, Hidexe, Recycuir, Retraced, GSC Group, Footbridge, ICEC, Authentic Material, LWG, Les Compagnons du Devoir, ICFA, Trustrace, ID Factory<\/strong>,…) will be presenting their services and solutions to support companies.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n But the SLF is also innovating this year, to further strengthen its impact and intensify exchanges between participants.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The major new feature is the extension of the remote event on Tuesday, September 10<\/strong>, via a dedicated international platform, in the form of one-to-one matchmaking appointments in visio-meeting<\/strong>. Participants who have created a personalized profile presenting their services and solutions, will be able to exchange ideas in greater depth and on a one-to-one basis.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n In addition, on September 9, from 2:00 to 6:00 pm, a series of pitches<\/strong> will be held, enabling companies wishing to speak on a subject defined and validated with the organizing committee to make 15-minute presentations to a qualified audience.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Finally, a gala dinner<\/strong> will bring the day to a close on September 9.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The day will be rich in quality presentations.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n According to the September 9 pre-program<\/strong>, after welcoming participants at 8:30 a.m., an introduction at 9:00 a.m., and an opening speech at 9:30 a.m. on the subject of \u201ccontroversies and collective mobilizations around livestock farming\u201d, a first session will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on the question of the evolution of livestock farming, traceability, deforestation and the challenges of the hides and skins trade.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n From 11:30 am to 12:30 pm, a second session will look at \u201cFrench tanneries and hides looking to the future<\/strong>\u201d.<\/p>\n From 2:00 to 2:45 p.m., in the third session, participants will ask \u201cWhat’s the status of studies on the environmental footprint of leather?”.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n From 2.45pm to 3.45pm, the fourth session will focus on a CSR benchmark for French leather goods.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n From 4.15pm to 5.15pm, four Keynotes will address key issues linked to the use of plastics in fashion and sports<\/strong>: environment, innovation, recycling…<\/p>\n <\/p>\n From 5.15pm to 5.45pm, the final session will look at the implementation of CSR in companies<\/strong>.<\/p>\n After the closing speech, from 5.45pm to 6pm, a gala dinner<\/strong> will be held for the first time in the Forum’s history.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n For those who were unable to attend, or who would like to watch some of the speeches again, a hundred themed videos<\/strong> (Environment, Governance, Human Rights and Working Conditions, Fair Practices, Consumers) will be available for replay<\/strong> throughout the year.<\/p>\n <\/p>\nOver 400 participants<\/h2>\n
Three innovations<\/h2>\n
The pre-program<\/h2>\n
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