2026 Product Safety & Compliance Seminar

Interested in Speaking? 

AAFA is continually looking for diverse industry experts from apparel and footwear brands to share experiences, case studies, address challenges, and define best practices through our events. Event speakers provide AAFA members and industry attendees with expertise and thought-provoking perspectives to move the industry forward. 

If you are a service provider or supplier, and not an AAFA member, please contact Megan Balkovic, before submitting a proposal to discuss membership. Service providers and suppliers must be an AAFA member to be considered. 

For general questions, contact Brielle Papalia.

SUBMIT YOUR PROPOSAL HERE

Topics: 

Please submit your proposal form for the 2026: Product Safety & Compliance Seminar. Suggested proposal topics for the conference include but are not limited to:

• Regulatory Compliance
• Chemical Regulations 
• US State and/or EU Regulations
• Labeling
• Packaging
• Children's Product Safety and Compliance
• Reporting
• Best practices

Important Dates & Deadlines:

Call Opens: Monday, June 16, 2025 
Call Closes: Friday, August 8, 2025
Proposals reviewed by Subject Matter Experts: August 11 - 29, 2025
Notifications sent to speakers/submitters by Monday, September 15, 2025

*timelines subjected to change