Symposium on Safety Footwear and Standards at FDDI Hyderabad, in collaboration with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Hyderabad.

School of Footwear Design & Production, Hyderabad organize the Symposium on Safety Footwear and Standards, organized by the Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI), Hyderabad, in collaboration with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Hyderabad.

About the Symposium:

The symposium is scheduled for 26th November 2024 and will bring together key stakeholders, regulatory bodies, and end-users to discuss advancements, standards, and best practices in the field of safety footwear. Your expertise and insights would be invaluable to our audience, which includes professionals from construction, mining, steel, hazardous chemicals, agriculture, and other industries reliant on effective safety footwear.

The agenda for the event includes key presentations and panel discussions on topics such as:

• Overview of Safety Shoes sector in India – Executive Director, FDDI Hyderabad
• Indian and International Safety Standards – Ms.Sattu Savitha, Scientist-D Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) HYBO.
• Manufacturing Perspective – Shri. Rehan Ajmal, Calico Trends-Representative from Council for Leather Exports.
• Micro-Manufacturer Insight– Ms. Satyavathi- Founder-Indus Shoes
• Emerging Start-Up Innovations – Mr.Santosh, Earthen Tunes Designs,
• Insights from State Government Representatives – Industry, Labour and Agricultural, Fire safety, Mining and Electricity and Department of Factories.
• User Perspective – Views from the Construction Industry- My homes(BIS Licensee).
• User Perspective – Views from the Construction Industry- My homes(BIS Licensee).
• Latest Technologies and Advancements in Safety footwear – Presented by Mr. Prince Joseph, Sr.Faculty (SFDP).
• Research on Materials – IICT Insights- Dr. Aruna, Sr.Principal Scientist, CSIR-IICT
• Testing and Quality Assurance – Presentation byMr.Ramasatry, FDDI International Testing Lab- Chennai
• Student Research Presentations – BIS Standard Club students from FDDI Hyderabad

The symposium will foster collaborative discussions and aim to drive industry advancements and promote safety standards in occupational footwear.

Date: November 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
Time: 9:00 AM Onwards (India Standard Time)

For more details please contact:
Mr. Abdul Rahuman M,
HOD, School of Footwear Design & Production
FDDI Hyderabad, Mobile: 8124513192
Email: abdul.rahuman@fddiindia.com

Ms. Anila Sasi, Symposium Coordinator
School of Footwear Design & Production
FDDI Hyderabad
Email: anila.sasi@fddiindia.com