November 11
Workshop: Global Trends in Diapers, Baby Pants & Adult Underwear
Gain a keen understanding of the latest global trends, regional product launches and differentiations in diapers, baby pants and adult underwear. Learn More »
INSTRUCTOR
» Carlos Richer
CEO/Director
Richer Investment S.A. De C.V.
FEE: $160 / $195
Welcome Reception
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Downtown Aquarium Nautilus Ballroom (third floor)
410 Bagby Street
Houston, TX 77002
Guests should use the Aquarium Restaurant Entrance to access the Nautilus Ballroom.
Private access from 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm has been arranged to visit the aquarium. Please request a wrist band at the INDA check-in desk.
Downtown Aquarium Map
November 12
Breakfast Connections
8:30 am - 9:00 am
Welcome
9:00 am - 9:05 am
Moderator: Dave Rousse, President, INDA, Association of The Nonwoven Fabrics Industry
Environmental Impacts of AHP Inputs
9:05 am - 10:50 am
Moderator: Dave Rousse, President, INDA, Association of The Nonwoven Fabrics Industry
Our Synthetic Seas: Solutions to Plastic Pollution
Marcus Eriksen, Ph.D., Co-Founder & Research Director, The 5 Gyres Institute
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Breaking it Down: Microfiber Biodegradability in Aquatic Environments: Research On One of Today’s Most Pressing Environmental Trends
Mary Ankeny, VP Of Product Development & Implementation Operations, Cotton Incorporated
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Health Implications of Micronizing Petroleum-Based Plastics in Animals and Humans
Branson Ritchie, DVM, MS, PhD, Director, Technology Development & Implementation, New Materials Institute, Distinguished Research Professor, University of Georgia
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Coffee & Networking Break
10:50 am - 11:30 am
The Changing Demographics of AHP Users
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Moderator: Janet O'Regan, Director, Nonwovens Marketing, Cotton Incorporated
An Alphabet of Generations: Understanding Gen X, Y(?), Z and Alpha
Karen Fingerman, Ph.D., Director of the Texas Aging & Longevity Center, University Of Texas At Austin
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Diapers for Millennials
Colin Hanna, Director Of Research, Price Hanna Consultants LLC
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Pricie Hanna, Managing Partner, Price Hanna Consultants LLC
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Lunch (On Your Own)
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Coffee & Networking Break
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Game Changes in Fem Care
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Moderator: Heidi Beatty, Project Manager Consultant, Crown Abbey, LLC
We're in a Period of Change.
Suzanne Shelton, President & CEO, Shelton Group
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Trends in Disposable Absorbent Menstrual Underwear
Matthew O'Sickey, Ph.D., Global Director Of Market Development - Personal Care, Tredegar Corporation
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From Shameful to Chic: How Period Products Moved Out of the Cabinet and onto the Bathroom Shelfie
Thang Vo-Ta, CEO & Co-Founder, Callaly
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Ewa Radziwon, Product Development Lead, Callaly
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Learnings & Challenges Faced When Developing Reusable Absorbent Underwear for Menstruation & Incontinence
Ginny Mendis, Business Entrepreneur, MAS Innovation Holdings Private Ltd
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Coffee & Networking Break
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
HYGIENIX Innovation Award™ Presentations
5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Moderator: Jeff Willis, Principal, Nonwovens By Design
HYGIENIX Innovation Award™ recognizes and rewards innovation within the entire disposable absorbent hygiene value chain that utilizes nonwoven fabric or technology in a way that expands the usage of nonwovens. Presented annually at the HYGIENIX™ Conference, eligible categories include, but are not limited to: raw materials, roll goods, converting, packaging, active ingredients, binders, additives and end-use products.
Each finalist will give a 10-minute presentation, with attendees casting their votes afterward. The Hygienix Innovation Award™ Winner Announcement will be announced Thursday, November 14, at 11:30 am.
Regalite™ UltraPure
Ramya Ramaswamy, Segment Market Manager, Eastman Chemical Company
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Fitesa SMS Bico
Jessica Dahle, Product Development Scientist, Fitesa
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The FEUR System
Barbara Barat, Partner, Vemarei LLC
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INDA Lifetime Technical Achievement Award Presentation
5:30 pm - 5:35 pm
Moderator: Dave Rousse, President, INDA, Association of The Nonwoven Fabrics Industry
RECEPTION & TABLETOP EVENT
5:35 pm - 7:30 pm
November 13
Breakfast Connections
8:30 am - 9:00 am
Issue: Unwanted Chemicals in AHPs
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Moderator: Thomas Kaiser, Sr. Research Engineer, Domtar Personal Care
International Reports Impacting Policy and Perception in U.S. Baby and Femcare Markets
Jane Wishneff, Executive Director, BAHP
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Focus on Megatrends: Substances of Interest (SOI)
Christophe Morel-Fourrier, Ph.D., Global Technical Marketing Manager, Bostik, Inc.
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The Plastics Issue and AHPs
Dave Rousse, President, INDA, Association of The Nonwoven Fabrics Industry
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Coffee & Networking Break
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Developments Advancing Productivity
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Moderator: Carl Cucuzza, President/Managing Partner, Teknoweb NA LLC
Digital Solutions: Making a Difference with Extreme Automation®
Stefano Quilici, Digital Solutions Manager, A.Celli Nonwovens Spa
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State-of-the-art FemCare/Adult Product Manufacturing: The Enabling Features Behind the Demanding World of Size and Grade Changes
Marc Schnell, VP Hygiene Solutions, BICMA GmbH
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Solutions for Pant Diapers with Improved Breathability, Softness and Fit
Alessandro D'Andrea, Marketing & Innovation Manager, Fameccanica.Data S.p.A.
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Lunch (On Your Own)
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Coffee & Networking Break
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Market Trends & Industry Statistics
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Moderator: Courtney Korselt, Global Communications & Insight Manager, Bostik, Inc.
Health, Wellness, Ethical Living: Natural and Sustainable in Global Disposable Hygiene Retail
Svetlana Uduslivaia, Head of Home & Tech - Americas , Euromonitor International
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How to Maximize Hygiene Segment Opportunities in Africa
Raymond Chimhandamba, Director, Handas Consulting
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Apparent Trends in Absorbent Hygiene Technology through Analysis of Intellectual Property
James Loftus, Ph.D., Principal, Loftus Technical Consulting, LLC
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The North American Nonwovens Absorbent Hygiene Market… Where Is It Heading?
Brad Kalil, Director of Market Intelligence and Economic Insights, INDA
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Coffee & Networking Break
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Sensor Innovations in AHPs
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Moderator: Nick Carter, Director - Market Business Intelligence and Intellectual Property, Avgol Nonwovens
Printed Electronics Enabling Sensing Technologies in Absorbent Hygiene Solutions: Mastering ecosystems and printed sensor design
Stijn Gillissen, Ph.D., Global Head Printed Electronics, Henkel Corporation
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Digital Transformation of Incontinence Management
Behrooz Yadegar, Chief Executive Officer, MediSens Wireless
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INDA Lifetime Service Award Presentation
6:00 pm - 6:05 pm
Moderator: Dave Rousse, President, INDA, Association of The Nonwoven Fabrics Industry
RECEPTION & TABLETOP EVENT
6:05 pm - 7:30 pm
November 14
Breakfast Connections
8:30 am - 9:00 am
Innovative Components & Concepts
9:00 am - 11:30 am
Moderator: Olaf Isele, Ph.D., Nonwovens Consultant, Metaxi SimBioSys LLC
The Road to Sustainability in Absorbent Hygiene Products Travels through Softness
Yijian Lin, Ph.D., TS&D NAA Research Scientist, The Dow Chemical Company
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Fundamentals of Fiber in Fluid Movement
Jun Zhang, Ph.D., Absorbent Product Technology Lead, International Paper - Global Cellulose Fibers
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Bob Hamilton, Ph.D., Senior Scientist, International Paper, Global Cellulose Fibers
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Superabsorbents – Diagnosis of A Midlife Crisis & Potential Therapies?
Ian Davenport, President, Davenport International Associates LLC
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Advanced Absorbent Core on a Roll Technology or the Quest for a Pulpless Product and Why
Donald Sheldon, Principal And Chief Technology Officer, Advanced Absorbent Technologies, LLC
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Selecting the Right Location for Your Nonwovens Facility
Kevin Bean, President/CEO, O'Neal, Inc.
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Sarah White, Director, Quest Site Solutions
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