INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, has opened the call for abstracts for the 2027 World of Wipes® (WOW) International Conference, scheduled for June 7–10, 2027, in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.
The conference will bring together professionals from across the global wipes supply chain to discuss emerging technologies, materials, market developments, sustainability, regulations, and innovations shaping the future of the wipes industry.
Industry Professionals Invited to Submit Abstracts
INDA is inviting wipes industry professionals to submit abstracts featuring new products, technologies, materials, research, market insights, and other developments relevant to the wipes sector.
Abstracts must be submitted by January 22, 2027. Prospective speakers are required to provide a concise one- to two-paragraph description outlining their proposed presentation and its relevance to wipes, wipe manufacturing, or the broader wipes marketplace.
Submissions can be made through the official WOW call-for-papers platform. Submit an abstract for WOW 2027
Wide Range of Wipes Industry Topics
The 2027 conference is expected to cover a broad range of subjects across the wipes value chain. Areas of interest include:
- Dry and wet wipes
- End-use markets
- Market statistics and data
- Raw materials and fibers
- Sustainability
- Fabric formation
- Ingredients, formulations, and lotions
- Flexible and rigid packaging
- Machinery and equipment
- Flushability
- Single-use plastics
- Labelling and regulations
- Circular economy
The wide-ranging agenda reflects the industry’s growing focus on product performance, sustainability, regulatory compliance, resource efficiency, and changing consumer requirements.
Platform for Innovation and Industry Collaboration
Presenting at WOW 2027 will provide industry professionals with an opportunity to share expertise and innovations with an audience representing the entire wipes supply chain.
Participants include raw material and technology suppliers, nonwoven manufacturers, converters, brands, retailers, and other industry stakeholders. Presentations will contribute to discussions around the technologies and market developments expected to influence the next generation of wipes products.
Registration and Exhibition Details to Follow
INDA said that registration, exhibition, and sponsorship information for WOW 2027 will be announced in late January 2027.
The event is expected to provide opportunities for businesses and professionals to connect, exchange knowledge, explore emerging technologies, and develop partnerships across the global wipes and nonwovens industry.