November 17
Welcome
8:50 am - 8:55 am
Moderator: Dave Rousse, President Emeritus, INDA
LIVE AUDIENCE POLL
8:55 am - 9:00 am
Moderator: Dave Rousse, President Emeritus, INDA
Industry Outlook: The AbHy Industry Under COVID-19
9:00 am - 10:20 am
Moderator: Dave Rousse, President Emeritus, INDA
Challenges for 2021 and Beyond: Post-Covid-19 Supply Chain Resiliency and Sustainability for Absorbent Hygiene Products
Colin Hanna, Director Of Research, Price Hanna Consultants LLC
Learn More »Pricie Hanna, Managing Partner, Price Hanna Consultants LLC
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Global Market for Absorbent Hygiene: Disruption, Innovation, Path to Future Growth
Svetlana Uduslivaia, Head of Research, Euromonitor International
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ASK-THE-EXPERTS
10:20 am - 10:35 am
It’s your chance to pose questions to any of the session’s speakers. Engage in this 15-minute moderator guided Q&A session. Collectively, they'll be available for 15 minutes each day (with two sessions on Tuesday!) to answer your questions about absorbent hygiene and personal care product manufacturing, ingredients, branding, packaging, and market trends.Break
10:35 am - 10:45 am
U.S. Economic Forecast & Industry Statistics
10:45 am - 12:30 pm
Moderator: Dave Rousse, President Emeritus, INDA
The Outlook for the North American Nonwovens Absorbent Hygiene Market and the Impact of Covid-19.
Brad Kalil, Director of Market Intelligence and Economic Insights, INDA
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U.S. Economic Outlook
Lindsey Piegza, Ph.D., Chief Economist, Stifel Financial Corporation
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TABLETOP EXHIBITS
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Each tabletop exhibitor will be given a link to their own Zoom room where attendees can stop by and visit. Explore new technologies and innovations presented by the tabletop host.Break
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
PACKAGING & LABELING CHALLENGES
2:00 pm - 3:45 pm
Moderator: Olaf Isele, Strategic Product Development Director, Trace Femcare, Inc.
Third Party Certifications for Hygiene Products – Their Scope and Influence on Manufacturers and Consumers
Monica Becker, Director of Beauty, Personal Care and Household , Cradle To Cradle Products Innovation Institute
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Navigating Sustainability Label Claims to Set your Brand or Business Apart
Alan Perlman, Business Development Director - Consumer Products & Retailer, NSF International
Learn More »Jeff Wilson, Sr. Business Development Manager, NSF International
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ENGAGING CONVERSATIONS: AB HY TESTING
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Enjoy a cocktail hour without the cocktail, or the hour; engage in casual conversation with your peers in a small group of 8. Share your smile by turning on the video control! Each room will be hosted for easy introductions.Jim Robinson, Principal, Absorbent Hygiene Insights, LLC
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Thomas Kaiser, Sr. Research Engineer, Domtar Personal Care
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ASK-THE-EXPERTS
3:45 pm - 4:00 pm
It’s your chance to pose questions to any of the session’s speakers. Engage in this 15-minute moderator guided Q&A session. Collectively, they'll be available for 15 minutes each day (with two sessions on Tuesday!) to answer your questions about absorbent hygiene and personal care product manufacturing, ingredients, branding, packaging, and market trends.COCKTAIL HOUR
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
It’s a virtual mixer! No matter your time zone, you’ll have an opportunity to meet, say hello, see and be seen by your customers, prospects and colleagues. Whether it’s Eastern Standard Time or Greenwich Mean Time, pour a beverage and toast your industry in this small venue cocktail hour. The event will be hosted by some of the most engaging superstars in our industry. Jump into one of the multiple rooms to meet and greet. With a limit of 25 people in a room, you can easily connect, converse and create new business.November 18
COFFEE TALK
8:30 am - 9:00 am
Fantastic things happen over coffee! New connections start during a 30-minute moment that starts with a comfortable “helloâ€. Claim your virtual seat at a table of eight participants.The Future of AbHy
9:00 am - 11:15 am
Moderator: Janet O'Regan, Director, Nonwovens Marketing, Cotton Incorporated
Hygienix 2035, Product of the Year (A Thought Experiment)
Nick Carter, Vice-President of Marketing, Avgol Nonwovens
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Hygienix 2035, Product of the Year (A Thought Experiment)
DeeAnn Nelson, Ph.D., Senior Innovation Manager, Front-End Nonwovens Innovation, Avgol Nonwovens
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Lessons from the Front Lines on Reducing Confusion & Building Trust
Adam Greenberg, President, NorthShore Care Supply
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Collection & Composting Program for Bamboo-based Baby Diapers
Michael Waas, VP - Brand Partnership, TerraCycle Inc.
Learn More »Sergio Radovcic, CEO, DYPER
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ENGAGING CONVERSATIONS: NEW AB HY AUDIENCES
10:15 am - 10:45 am
Enjoy a cocktail hour without the cocktail, or the hour; engage in casual conversation with your peers in a small group of 8. Share your smile by turning on the video control! Each room will be hosted for easy introductions.Heidi Beatty, Chief Executive Officer, Crown Abbey, LLC
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Carlos Richer, CEO/Director, Richer Investment S.A. De C.V.
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ASK-THE-EXPERTS
11:15 am - 11:30 am
It’s your chance to pose questions to any of the session’s speakers. Engage in this 15-minute moderator guided Q&A session. Collectively, they'll be available for 15 minutes each day (with two sessions on Tuesday!) to answer your questions about absorbent hygiene and personal care product manufacturing, ingredients, branding, packaging, and market trends.Break
11:30 am - 11:45 am
2020 HYGIENIX Innovation Awardâ„¢ Presentations
11:45 am - 12:15 pm
HYGIENIX Innovation Awardâ„¢ 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 HYGIENIXâ„¢ 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 a 15-minute Ask-The-Finalist afterward. The Hygienix Innovation Awardâ„¢ Winner Announcement will be announced Thursday, November 19, at 3:15 pm.
MDP - Male Drip Protection
Ian Heyman, Chief Executive Officer, Dermasteel, Ltd.
Learn More »Alex Gross, General Manager, Dermasteel, Ltd.
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High Gel Strength (HGS) SAFâ„¢ fabrics
Mark Paterson, Ph.D., Product Development Director, Technical Absorbents Ltd.
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Full-Care® 6217
Daniel Everson, Senior Scientist II, H.B. Fuller
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ASK-THE-FINALISTS
12:15 pm - 12:30 pm
Moderator: Jeff Willis, Principal, Nonwovens By Design
Break
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
TABLETOP EXHIBITS
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Each tabletop exhibitor will be given a link to their own Zoom room where attendees can stop by and visit. Explore new technologies and innovations presented by the tabletop host.Innovative Developments & Intellectual Property
2:00 pm - 4:05 pm
Moderator: Nick Carter, Vice-President of Marketing, Avgol Nonwovens
The Future of Sustainable Plastic Alternatives and the Impact of the SUPD on Innovation
Bryan Haynes, Ph.D., Senior Technical Director, Global Nonwovens, Kimberly-Clark Corporation
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Innovative Stretch Engine Improves Heat Transfer & Dissipation
Michael Sandlin, Product Manager, SWM International
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Consumer Feedback – Analyzing Amazon Reviews and other Market Research Tools
Natalia Richer, COO, Diaper Testing International
Learn More »Irene Richer, Marketing Analyst & Partner, Richer Investment / Diaper Testing International
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Break
2:45 pm - 3:00 pm
ENGAGING CONVERSATIONS: POST-COVID19 CONSUMERS
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Enjoy a cocktail hour without the cocktail, or the hour; engage in casual conversation with your peers in a small group of 8. Share your smile by turning on the video control! Each room will be hosted for easy introductions.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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Svetlana Uduslivaia, Head of Research, Euromonitor International
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Brad Kalil, Director of Market Intelligence and Economic Insights, INDA
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ASK-THE-EXPERTS
4:05 pm - 4:20 pm
It’s your chance to pose questions to any of the session’s speakers. Engage in this 15-minute moderator guided Q&A session. Collectively, they'll be available for 15 minutes each day (with two sessions on Tuesday!) to answer your questions about absorbent hygiene and personal care product manufacturing, ingredients, branding, packaging, and market trends.COCKTAIL HOUR
4:20 pm - 5:20 pm
It’s a virtual mixer! No matter your time zone, you’ll have an opportunity to meet, say hello, see and be seen by your customers, prospects and colleagues. Whether it’s Eastern Standard Time or Greenwich Mean Time, pour a beverage and toast your industry in this small venue cocktail hour. The event will be hosted by some of the most engaging superstars in our industry. Jump into one of the multiple rooms to meet and greet. With a limit of 25 people in a room, you can easily connect, converse and create new business.November 19
COFFEE TALK
8:30 am - 9:00 am
Fantastic things happen over coffee! New connections start during a 30-minute moment that starts with a comfortable “helloâ€. Claim your virtual seat at a table of eight participants.Smart Diapers
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Moderator: Jim Robinson, Principal, Absorbent Hygiene Insights, LLC
Technologies for Smart Sensors in Absorbent Hygiene Products
Olaf Isele, Strategic Product Development Director, Trace Femcare, Inc.
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Smart Diaper Technology – Everyday Wellness Monitoring in a Low Cost, Manufacturing Friendly Package
Peter Curran, Chief Technology Officer, Simavita
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Diaper Wetness Detection Using Low-cost Hydrogel-Based RFID Tags
Pankhuri Sen, Researcher, MIT AutoID Lab
Learn More »Rahul Bhattacharyya, Ph.D., Research Scientist, MIT
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ASK-THE-EXPERTS
10:30 am - 10:45 am
It’s your chance to pose questions to any of the session’s speakers. Engage in this 15-minute moderator guided Q&A session. Collectively, they'll be available for 15 minutes each day (with two sessions on Tuesday!) to answer your questions about absorbent hygiene and personal care product manufacturing, ingredients, branding, packaging, and market trends.Break
10:45 am - 11:00 am
Testing
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Moderator: Heidi Beatty, Chief Executive Officer, Crown Abbey, LLC
The Fallacies in Our Testing
Jim Robinson, Principal, Absorbent Hygiene Insights, LLC
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Bringing Scientific Certainty to Decisions About Product Feel
Peter Botticelli, Director, Customer Solutions, SynTouch, Inc.
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ASK-THE-EXPERTS
12:00 pm - 12:15 pm
It’s your chance to pose questions to any of the session’s speakers. Engage in this 15-minute moderator guided Q&A session. Collectively, they'll be available for 15 minutes each day (with two sessions on Tuesday!) to answer your questions about absorbent hygiene and personal care product manufacturing, ingredients, branding, packaging, and market trends.Break
12:15 pm - 12:30 pm
AFTERNOON TEA
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Make new connections during this face-to-face hosted industry break. Rooms will have a limit of 25 people, making it much easier to meet people.Break
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Principles of Sustainability & Elder Care
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Moderator: Matthew O'Sickey, Ph.D., Global Director Of Market Development - Personal Care, Tredegar Corporation
LESS OUCH, MORE AHHH – Cotton Applies Hard Science to Sensitive Skin
Janet O'Regan, Director, Nonwovens Marketing, Cotton Incorporated
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Incontinence Products: Ensuring Safety and Quality to Aging Adults
Steven Gregg, Executive Director, National Association For Continence
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ASK-THE-EXPERTS
3:00 pm - 3:15 pm
It’s your chance to pose questions to any of the session’s speakers. Engage in this 15-minute moderator guided Q&A session. Collectively, they'll be available for 15 minutes each day (with two sessions on Tuesday!) to answer your questions about absorbent hygiene and personal care product manufacturing, ingredients, branding, packaging, and market trends.2020 HYGIENIX Innovation Award™ Announcement
3:15 pm - 3:30 pm
Moderator: Dave Rousse, President Emeritus, INDA