“INDA's World of Wipes Conference will provide an in-depth view of the innovative research, sustainable technologies, and prescient actions being pursued throughout the wipes industry supply chain within the wipes industry,” said Dave Rousse, President, INDA.

“This is a not-to-be-missed event where you will discover new ideas for marketing your product portfolio, interact with key customer and vendor executives, from the entire value chain, and gain important insights into what is happening in the industry. Events like WOW serve as a catalyst for thought leadership and new ideas to help INDA Members – and the industry – to be successful.”

WIPES Academy

The WOW conference is the premier event devoted solely to the wipes industry. Now in its ninth year, the event will feature industry-leading speakers, panel discussions, market forecasts, awards presentations, networking opportunities, and more.

New this year, INDA’s WIPES Academy will be offered prior to the conference, starting from 15-16 June. Led by Rob Johnson, PE, Principal, Smith, Johnson & Associates, the Academy is the first comprehensive wipes training for the entire wipes supply chain, INDA reports.

The course is essential for technical and management professionals interested to learn the research, development, and manufacturing of wipes.

WOW highlights

Attendees of the three-day WOW event will learn about industry game changers, specialty materials for industrial wipes, fragrances, wet wipe preservatives, flushability, and more, from such presenting companies as Nielsen, Dow Chemical, Jacob Holm Industries, and many others.

Other speakers include major megastore, consumer product retail store, hospital, and brand owner executives sharing their insights into wipes.

Among the highlights, Carman Allison, Vice-President of Consumer Insights, Nielsen, will speak on Game Changers, how consumer diversity, polarization, and generational shifting will change the wipes industry. A panel representing speakers from well-known global companies will join in a panel discussion on the direction and future of flushable wipes.

WOW Innovation Award

The annual World of Wipes Innovation Award will be presented. This prestigious award recognizes innovation in the wipes value chain that advances the use of nonwovens.

Conference attendees will vote on the winner from five finalists. Nominations for the World of Wipes Innovation Award close on 13 April.

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