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Hygienix to be Held in November

Absorbent hygiene and personal care conference to bring together industry leaders in Orlando

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By: Tara Olivo

Associate Editor at Nonwovens Industry

INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, has announced the conference program for Hygienix 2025, the premier event for absorbent hygiene and personal care markets, taking place November 17–20 at the Omni Orlando ChampionsGate, FL. The complete program is now available on the Hygienix website.

Hygienix 2025 will bring together global leaders to explore the forces shaping the absorbent hygiene industry, including sustainability breakthroughs, regulatory updates and next-generation product innovations.

“Having attended every Hygienix since its inception, what I always found valuable was the ability to connect with both my suppliers and customers at the same event,” says Matt O’Sickey, PhD, INDA director of Education & Technical Affairs. “Having both my technical and commercial team members with me in those meetings allowed us to take quick decisions that accelerated programs and ultimately enhanced our speed to market, elevated our hit rate and improved our overall ROI. Now with INDA I appreciate the efforts made to provide actionable market and technical content and facilitate the supply chain connectivity that was so critical for my success in the corporate world. Hygienix is an exhausting week in the very best possible way.”

Program Highlights

Pre-Conference Workshops – Monday, November 17
  • “Fundamentals of Absorption Systems and Opportunities in Adult Incontinence” – Jim Robinson, principal, Absorbent Hygiene Insights, LLC
  • “Innovations in Menstrual Care” – Heidi Beatty, chief executive officer, Crown Abbey, LLC
  • “Baby and Infant Care Market Dynamics” – Irene Richer, director of Laboratory Operations, Diaper Testing International, and Jacobo Levin, R&D and quality control manager, Diaper Testing International
Networking Opportunities
  • Lunch Around with Olivia Ahn, MD, co-founder, Planera sharing her start-up journey
  • Women in Nonwovens (WiN) Luncheon – fostering mentorship, leadership and collaboration among women in the industry
  • Lightning Talks – energetic five-minute exhibitor presentations
  • Evening Receptions & Exhibits – featuring leading suppliers in absorbent hygiene
  • Welcome Reception – kicking off Hygienix Monday night in an informal atmosphere
Presentation Preview
  • Absorbent Hygiene Insights, LLC – “Dragging Innovation Down: The Impact of Outdated Tests”
  • BAHP – “Misleading Studies, State Legislatures, and the FDA-Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Absorbent Hygiene Products”
  • Cycleology, LLC – “More Than a Cycle: What Clinicians and Menstruators Want You to Know”
  • Euromonitor International – “Unpack the Transformative Forces in the Global Disposable Hygiene Industry
  • The Glory Group – “Paws, Pads, and Performance: The Role of Nonwovens in Pet Care Innovation”


A highlight of the event, the Hygienix Innovation Award will recognize the year’s most creative and impactful absorbent hygiene technology. Finalists will present on Tuesday, November 18, and the winner will be announced during the closing session on Thursday, November 20. Nominations for the 2025 award are still being accepted via the INDA website and close September 15.

Last year’s winner, HIRO Technologies, Inc., received global recognition for the World’s First MycoDigestable Diaper—introducing plastic-eating mushrooms in a safe, consumer-friendly design. 

 
 

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