Kicking off the opening of Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks, this lively discussion engages the curatorial visions that shape Portland’s edition of Future Now. Join Elizabeth Semmelhack (Bata Shoe Museum Director and Senior Curator) and Amy Dotson (Director PAM CUT// Center for an Untold Tomorrow and Film and New Media Curator) in conversation, offering visitors an inside look into their curatorial processes. With a focus on innovation, Semmelhack and Dotson look at the layers that underline futurism, materiality, and technology within footwear design. Lecture ticket includes admission to the Museum.