Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, INDA will hold the physical edition of its 15th annual World of Wipes® (WOW) International Conference from July 12-15 at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis, Georgia.

In this conference, WOW will explore the debate between the growing use of plastic in wipes, new developments in sustainability, growing emphasis on cleanliness brought on by COVID-19, emerging markets, regulatory changes, etc

This year’s event will open with a day and a half devoted to the WIPES Academy training and a Welcome Reception onsite. WOW will feature three days of cutting-edge conference program content, two days of tabletop displays, plus presentations from the three finalists and the announcement of the 2021 World of Wipes Innovation Award® as its finale.

The program also includes over 11 hours of face-to-face networking time to form new relationships and strengthen existing bonds over breakfasts and session breaks, the Welcome Reception, and other events to connect with industry peers.

The first session of presentations on July 13 will focus on issues related to new European Union (EU) regulations on single-use plastics and their impact on the North American wipes market.

Experts providing the latest insights on this vital topic include Anna Gergely, PhD, Director – EHS Regulatory, Steptoe & Johnson LLP, who will speak on Recent Developments Under the EU Green Deal and Plastics Strategy – Update on the Impact of the Pandemic.

Providing the perspective on the proposed Canadian plastic regulatory approach will be Karyn Schmidt, Senior Director, Chemical Regulation, Regulatory and Technical Affairs, American Chemistry Council (ACC) while Andrew Hackman, Principal Lobbyist, Serlin Haley, will talk about plastic policies in the various states within the US.