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The 2022 Traceability & Sustainability Conference will be hosted by American Eagle Outfitters in their hometown of Pittsburgh, PA! This conference will be held in conjunction with AAFA's Social Responsibility Committee and Environmental Committee Meetings. Click the tabs above to view the agenda and schedule, learn about our speakers and sponsors, and view our Health & Safety hub.
Separate registration is required to attend each of the committee meetings.
Audience
All apparel, footwear and fashion retail industry professionals are encouraged and welcome to participate including compliance, supply chain, corporate social responsibility, environmental, and sustainability professionals.
This program is closed to press.
Description
AAFA will hold this conference, in-person, kicking off with a welcome reception on July 27, followed by a full-day program on July 28, ending with a reception at American Eagle Outfitters. This program delivers business solutions, resources, and initiatives in addressing the industry’s movement around environmental, social and governance (ES&G) goals. Achieving transparency and sustainability throughout the supply chain is essential to foster responsible policies and practices. With brand reputation, environmental repercussions, labor discord, and more at stake -mapping and prioritizing the supply chain is essential to prove commitments to the consumer and prevail in meeting internal values and targets. Co-located with this conference, AAFA’s Environmental and Social Responsibility Committee meetings provide attending members with expanded resources and alignment.
Conference Location
The Circuit Center Ballroom
5 Hot Metal Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(adjacent to American Eagle's headquarters)
Special thanks to our member host, American Eagle Outfitters!
Hotel Information
The deadline to book in AAFA's room block at the Hyatt House Pittsburgh Southside and the Springhill Suites Pittsburgh Southside Works has passed. The Hotel Indigo Pittsburgh University-Oakland is also walking to distance to both the Circuit Center Ballroom and American Eagle Outfitter's headquarters, you can book rooms at their current published rates.
Registration Rates
AAFA Member
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$365.00 |
2nd person or more from same AAFA member company*
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$300.00 |
Non-Member
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$695.00
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Government and Educator rates are available. Contact Corinne Suder for more information
*To receive the 2nd person discount, there must first be a paid registration at the member rate. If registering multiple people, complete one registration first and check out to complete the registration process. Once the first person is completely registered, then it will apply the discounted rate for any additional registrations from the same company. If you have any technical difficulties, please contact Sarah Vincent.
Cancellation Policy: No refunds will be issued after July 13, 2022. Substitutions are always permitted.
Environmental & Social Responsibility Committee Meetings
The Environmental Committee Meeting will meet on Wednesday, July 27, beginning with a working lunch to allow members to travel to Pittsburgh on Wednesday morning. The Social Responsibility Committee Meeting on Friday, July 29, will conclude by 3:00 PM ET to allow members to depart Pittsburgh in a timely manner. Participation in AAFA Committee Meetings is limited to AAFA members only. To join AAFA or to be added to a committee, contact membership@aafaglobal.org. Separate registration is required for each day for the committee meetings and for the Traceability & Sustainability Conference.
CONTACT | QUESTIONS
Corinne Suder