SAVE THE DATE!
Join AAFA as the Product Safety & Compliance Seminar returns to Long Beach, CA! The schedule of events will commence on Tuesday, February 3, with a morning meeting of the
Environmental Committee, followed by an afternoon of sessions for the Product Safety & Compliance Seminar. The seminar will continue to take place throughout the day on Wednesday, February 4. AAFA's
Social Responsibility Committee will convene for a full-day meeting on Thursday, February 5.
Audience
All apparel and footwear industry professionals, regardless of AAFA membership, are encouraged to participate. Product safety, compliance, regulatory, quality assurance, and chemical management professionals from entry level to executive level are invited to join us. This program is closed to press attendance and coverage.
Description
Product safety, quality, and compliance have grown more complex across the supply chain as new materials and innovation are incorporated into production. Addressing regulations from the federal level down to the state and county level, this program supports the development of a comprehensive risk-based approach to unify global operations with legislative standards across compliance systems and protocols. Co-located with this seminar, AAFA’s Environmental and Social Responsibility Committee meetings provide attending members with expanded resources and alignment.
This event is a crucial part of AAFA’s focus on galvanizing the industry to build upon strong supply chain and sourcing commitments to result in safe products so that members, consumers, workers, and the environment will thrive.
Registration Rates
Please check back soon for more information.
Seminar Location
The Westin Long Beach
333 East Ocean Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90802
Hotel Room Block Information
Plan Ahead – Book Your Travel Early! Long Beach will be especially busy the first week of February due to a major event at the convention center. We strongly encourage you to book your travel and accommodations as soon as possible. AAFA has secured room blocks at two convenient locations: the
Westin Long Beach (host hotel) and the
Hilton Long Beach (just down the street).
The deadline to reserve a room in AAFA's block at our negotiated rates is
Monday, January 12, 2026; however, the room block may sell out before this date. Rooms and rates are available on a first-come, first-served basis and cannot be guaranteed once the block is full. Please use the links below to make your hotel reservation directly with your preferred property.
The Westin Long Beach
333 East Ocean Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90802
Room Rate: $279.00 + taxes/fees
Deadline: January 12, 2026
The Hilton Long Beach
701 West Ocean Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90831
Room Rate: $234.00 + taxes/fees
Deadline to book: Monday, January 12, 2026
Environmental Committee Meeting & Social Responsibility Committee Meeting - AAFA Members Only. Separate registration required.
The
Environmental Committee Meeting will start on on Tuesday, February 3, at 9:00 AM and will conclude at 1:00 PM. The
Social Responsibility Committee Meeting will begin on Thursday, February 5, at 10:00 AM and will end at 5:00 PM.
You must register separately to attend the meeting. 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.
CONTACT | QUESTIONS
Brielle Papalia