# Event Details - **Event Name**: Designing Sustainable Sneakers: Challenges From Concept to Product - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 30 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Tue, 30 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join us for an exciting talk by Weronika Byrdy & Cyrine Tlili about their experiences designing sustainable sneakers for their brand SA77A!About this EventJoin Us for a fun evening of Shoe talk!This is an open event where we learn, collaborate with, and teach each other about Design, innovation (and SOLIDWORKS).Everyone is welcome, regardless of your experience level with SOLIDWORKS. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just curious about 3D design, this meetup is the perfect place to network, learn, and share cool projects.You don’t have to be a SOLIDWORKS user, and you don’t have to be a CAD user to join us; you just need to be curious.Event Details:Date: 30 June 2026Time: 7:00 PMLocation: MakerBay Foundation, Flat C, 7/F, Tsuen Tung Factory Building, 38-40 Chai Wan Kok St, Tsuen WanCost: Free!What to Expect:Super friendly atmosphereNetworking opportunities with fellow design enthusiastsInsightful presentationOpen discussions about innovation, design, and designing for your furry friends!Amazing Snacks!!Featured Speakers:Weronika Byrdy & Cyrine TliliWeronika and Cyrine are the Co-Founders and Co-Designers of SA77A, a Hong Kong-based sustainable sneaker brand built on the principle of conscious design and responsible manufacturing.Weronika Byrdy is a Polish sustainable sourcing and supply chain executive based in Asia. With a background spanning design, global sourcing, and procurement, she specializes in building transparent, resilient supply chains — integrating material innovation and responsible sourcing into product creation. She is a fluent Mandarin speaker.Cyrine Tlili is a Tunisian business development and brand strategy executive with international experience including Asia-focused markets. With a background across business, management, and design, she brings a multidisciplinary approach to brand growth, commercial strategy, and market expansion. She is fluent in Chinese.In this talk, Weronika and Cyrine will share the story behind SA77A, from the meaning of the name to the real challenges of designing and manufacturing a sneaker sustainably. They'll take us behind the scenes of how they source materials, build ethical supply chains, and navigate the complexities of footwear production, including the challenges of sustainable material selection, finding the right manufacturing partners, prototyping, and bringing a product to market as a small independent brand. They'll also touch on what sustainability means to them beyond materials, and how they've built SA77A to reflect their values around conscious design and human well-being.More about SA77A: https://sahalifestyle.com/Why Attend?This meetup is more than just a gathering - it's an opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, gain insights into different industries, and explore the backends of creating artifacts in our society. Remember, you don't need to be a SOLIDWORKS user to join us. All are welcome!Event Rundown7:00 PM - Doors open, network and eat.7:20 - 7:45 PM - Welcome and Intros.7:45 - 8:15 PM - Talk by Weronika Byrdy & Cyrine Tlili8:15 - 9:00 PM - Networking and eat some moreVenue Sponsor: MakerBayMakerBay Foundation is a non-profit organisation aimed at achieving positive social and environmental impact through maker education and design thinking training. We co-create different innovative projects with the youth and community in order to tackle the needs of our society. Our co-working makerspace is equipped with tools and machinery for woodworking, metalworking, sewing, laser cutting, 3D printing and electronics, supporting everyone to create their designs and products. Through collaborating with youth, social workers, educators and professionals from different industries to deliver programmes and training, we are committed in promoting maker education, community innovation and entrepreneurship.Website: https://makerbay.net/Join our WhatsApp Community!We have a little WhatsApp group that you can join here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/IzUYGNDlQBt9MuMe6SdY4YWe look forward to seeing you there! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/453424f0-70db-11f1-ae97-193f1cfe228b-rimg-w740-h740-dc010132-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hong-kong/designing-sustainable-sneakers-challenges-from-concept-to-product/100001991892391764 - **Event Categories**: business, workshops, meetups, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: MakerBay Tsuen Wan (HQ) - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: HKD ## Event venue details - **city**: Hong Kong - **state**: NT - **country**: Hong Kong (SAR) - **location**: MakerBay Tsuen Wan (HQ) - **lat**: 22.3730334 - **long**: 114.1071009 - **full address**: MakerBay Tsuen Wan (HQ), Flat C, 7/F , Tseun Tung Factory Building, Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Designing Sustainable Sneakers: Challenges From Concept to Product - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/5ec519517be9e0741c97a02ac9a241ae512766a8bb3fe827ad1b4a7a70064f6f-rimg-w1200-h745-dc181818-gmir.jpg?v=1781637792 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Designing Sustainable Sneakers: Challenges From Concept to Product being held? - **A:** Designing Sustainable Sneakers: Challenges From Concept to Product takes place on Tue, 30 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Tue, 30 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 pm at MakerBay Tsuen Wan (HQ), Flat C, 7/F , Tseun Tung Factory Building, Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR). - **Q**: Who is organizing Designing Sustainable Sneakers: Challenges From Concept to Product? - **A:** Designing Sustainable Sneakers: Challenges From Concept to Product is organized by SOLIDWORKS Hong Kong. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Designing Sustainable Sneakers: Challenges From Concept to Product is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Hong Kong, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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