CARY - INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, has released the full conference programme for the World of Wipes (WOW) International Conference, taking which takes place from 21st–24th July, 2025, at the Hilton Columbus Downtown in Columbus, Ohio.
This year’s theme, “Wipe to Win: Innovating for a Sustainable and Profitable Future,” brings together industry leaders to address pressing challenges and opportunities across the wipes value chain.
Programme topics will include US manufacturing threats, tariff and regulatory impacts, fibre sustainability, consumer perceptions, fragrance trends, slitting advancements, plastic-free wipe innovations, sports hygiene, and flushability.
Conference sessions include:
- Panel Discussion: Navigating the Headwinds: US Manufacturing Threats & Challenges in 2025
- From Forest to Flush: Sustainability and Responsibility in Fiber and Wipes
- Trends, Tushes & TikToks: The Rise of the Modern Wipe
- Sniff, Save, Slice: Rethinking Wipes from Fragrance to Finish
- No Plastic, No Problem: The Next Generation of Eco-Wise Wipes
- Swipe Right: The New Faces of Specialty Wipes
- Panel Discussion: The Great Regulatory and Tariff Pow-WOW
Conference highlights include:
- WIPES Academy – July 21-22
- Led by Heidi Beatty, CEO of Crown Abbey, this 12-session course offers comprehensive training from concept to commercialisation, including selection of fabrics, formulation design, and packaging considerations.
- Tabletop Exhibits & Lightning Talks – July 22-23
- Explore the latest innovations from leading companies. Exhibitors will deliver five-minute product spotlights, followed by networking at the evening receptions.
- Lunch Arounds – July 22-23
- Engage with peers, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders in small-group lunch discussions designed to foster collaboration and connections.
- Pre-Conference Webinars
More details will be released soon.
World of Wipes Innovation Award – July 22 and 24
Recognising breakthrough innovations that utilize nonwoven technologies to enhance functionality and broaden application. Finalists will present on July 22; the winner will be announced on July 24.
To view the full conference program, visit: https://worldofwipes.org/conference.php
To register, reserve a tabletop exhibit, or become a sponsor, visit www.worldofwipes.org
