INDA Unveils Preliminary Program for 2026 World of Wipes Conference in Nashville

INDA has published the preliminary program for the 2026 World of Wipes® (WOW) International Conference, scheduled for June 29–July 2 at the Grand Hyatt Nashville. The event will convene manufacturers, suppliers, brand owners, and industry specialists to examine technologies, regulatory developments, and market dynamics affecting the wipes sector.

INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, has announced the preliminary agenda for the 2026 World of Wipes® (WOW) International Conference, to be held from June 29 to July 2 at the Grand Hyatt Nashville in Nashville, Tennessee.

Held under the theme “Redefining Wipes: Smart. Sustainable. Scalable,” the program is designed to address sustainability, innovation, and regulatory challenges shaping the future of wipes manufacturing and applications. Topics scheduled for discussion include sustainable packaging, regulatory and standards developments, substrate testing, formulation science, decarbonization strategies, and market trends across household, baby, and global wipes segments. Additional presentations will be added in the coming weeks.

Preliminary conference presentations confirmed to date include:
• CHT USA – “From Use to Return: Degradable High-Performance Chemistries Transforming Wipe Formulations”
• Clariant Corporation – “Impact of Formulation Complexity on Preservative System Robustness and Contamination Prevention in Wet Wipes”
• The Clorox Company – “Navigating the Regulatory Landscape to Develop Antimicrobial Wipes Products”
• David E. James Consultancy – “Beyond Plastic: The UK Plastics in Wet Wipes Ban and Its Implications for Products, Labelling, Flushability, and Europe: The end of the beginning—or the beginning of the end?”
• Euromonitor International – “From Routine to Ritual: Capturing Growth in Wipes Through Proactive Skin Care, Experiential Elevate and Occasion Targeting”
• INDA – “Navigating the Regulatory Storm: Tariffs, PFAS Bans, Plastics Restrictions, and the Fight for National Do Not Flush Labeling in 2026”
• INDA – “The Evolving Landscape of Wipes Standards and Regulations”
• The Pack Hub – “Wipe Packaging at a Crossroads: Navigating Sustainability, Regulation, and Performance”
• Rockline Industries – “From Crisis Response to Daily Use: How COVID-19 Reshaped Household vs Disinfecting Wipe Requirements”
• Sharon Personal Care – “New Product Development for Wet Wipes - A Holistic Approach for Today’s Sophisticated Essential”
• Soane Technologies – “Strong When It Matters, Gone When It Counts: Advances in Flushable Nonwoven Design”
• SPGPrints America, Inc. – “Enhancing Consumer Wipe Performance Through Specialty MPS & NCS Screens for Spunlace Lines”
• Strategic Packaging Partners – “The Future of Wipe Packaging Under EPR: Risks, Opportunities, and Engineering Solutions”

Additional conference features include:

Wipes Development Course (June 29–30):
A 12-session course led by Crown Abbey CEO Heidi Beatty will cover the wipes development process, including product concept, fabric selection, formulation design, and packaging considerations.

Exhibits and Lightning Talks (June 30 and July 1):
Industry suppliers will present new products and technologies in the exhibition area. Selected exhibitors will also deliver five-minute Lightning Talks prior to networking receptions and technology showcases.

Lunch Arounds (June 30 and July 1):
Small-group lunch sessions will provide opportunities for discussion with peers and industry leaders.

Pre-conference webinars:
A series of webinars scheduled ahead of the conference will address key industry topics.

World of Wipes Innovation Award® (June 30 and July 2):
This annual award recognises advances in nonwoven-based wipes. Finalists will present their innovations on June 30, with the winner announced on July 2.

Further details and the preliminary conference program are available at:
https://www.worldofwipes.org/conference-schedule

Information on registration, tabletop exhibits, and sponsorship opportunities can be found at:
https://www.worldofwipes.org/