INDA releases World of Wipes program

As the wet wipes industry adapts to product demands to protect consumers from Covid-related risks, industry experts will present the latest insights for advancing post-pandemic at the World of Wipes (WOW) International Conference.

The shift from “clean” to “safe” in the world of wipes will be among the key topics thought-leading speakers will address at the in-person event, June 27-30, at the Marriott Marquis in Chicago.

The information-packed program will tackle timely topics to support decision making on the following key themes: Circular and Sustainable Wipes, Supply Chain Challenges in Wipes, Nonwoven Substrates for More Sustainable Wipes, Trends in the Wipes Market and Among Consumers, Disinfection Concerns and New Technologies, Sustainable Wipe Packaging Trends and Developments in Flushability Issues.

Impacted by Covid, last year’s event attracted 475 professionals from around the world to attend in Atlanta, and INDA is anticipating another enthusiastic industry response for its 16th conference edition that is exclusively focused on the wipes sector.

Speakers will focus on the future of the $17 billion wipes sector amid changing consumer trends, supply chain complexities, sustainable packaging demands, and medical disinfection challenges, among other sessions.

WORLD OF WIPES SESSION HIGHLIGHTS

Here are some of the presentations from which industry participants will learn:

• Lifestyle Shifts and the World of Wipes: Meeting the Changing Consumer Demand to Secure Growth
• The Supply Chain – Import Pressures Versus Domestic Manufacturing
• Packaging Sustainability: A Global Perspective
• How Sustainable are You Willing to Be? New Technology to Support Use of Recycled Fiber Sources
• Dead Turtle Logos – What We Know So Far in the EU
• Challenges and Pitfalls of Scaling Up a Waste Cleaning Wipes Collection and Recycle System
• Case Study: Surface Disinfection Incompatibility with Medical Devices Creates Potential Patient Risks

In addition to the dynamic conference program, WOW 2022 also features two nights of exhibitions and booth receptions; the delivery of the World of Wipes Innovation Award and the INDA Lifetime Technical Achievement Award, plus 11 hours of face-to-face interaction during a welcome reception, first-time participant orientation program and breakfast connections. The event kicks off with the WIPES Academy, a one-and-a-half-day, value-added training opportunity from June 27-28.

In addition to the dynamic conference program, WOW 2022 also features two nights of tabletop displays and receptions; the presentation of the World of Wipes Innovation Award® and the INDA Lifetime Technical Achievement Award; and 11 hours of face-to-face engagement during a welcome reception, first-time attendee mentorship program, and breakfast connections. The event kicks off with the WIPES Academy, a 1.5-day value-added training opportunity on June 27-28.

Registration for WOW 2022 remains open and booth display reservations are also available. For more details on speakers, see the conference website: www.worldofwipes.org.