Conference Schedule

Fundamentals of Absorption Systems and Opportunities in Adult Incontinence

Jim Robinson, Principal, Absorbent Hygiene Insights, LLC

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1:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Innovations in Menstrual Care

Heidi Beatty, Chief Executive Officer, Crown Abbey, LLC

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3:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Baby and Infant Care Market Dynamics

Natalia Richer, Market Research & AHP Consultant, Diaper Testing International

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Irene Richer, Director of Laboratory Operations, Diaper Testing International

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Jacobo Levin, R&D and Quality Control Manager, Diaper Testing International

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7:30 am - 8:30 am

Start your day with a continental breakfast each morning before the conference and engage face-to-face connections with your customers, business prospects and peers. INDA’s staff can help make any introductions you need – just ask us.

Entrepreneurs in Women’s Health: The dual challenge of surviving and scaling

Rachel Braun Scherl, Managing Partner, Entrepreneur, SPARK Solutions For Growth

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Panelist

Marilyn Califano, CEO, Hempress Hygienics

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Greta Meyer, Co-Founder/CEO, Sequel

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Janette Villalobos, Ph.D., Director of R&D, Frida Baby

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10:30 am - 11:00 am

Trade and Protectionism in the U.S: Responding to Policy and Legal Uncertainty

David Olave, Associate & Trade Policy Advisor, Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A.

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Unpack the Transformative Forces in the Global Disposable Hygiene Industry

Liying Qian, Global Industry Manager – Tissue and Hygiene, Euromonitor International

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Growth Strategies in a Year of Economic Turbulence and Consumer "Softness"

Pricie Hanna, Managing Partner, Price Hanna Consultants LLC

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Take advantage of this extra networking opportunity to enhance your conference experience over lunch. Expand your network and get to know your fellow attendees over the lunch break. Lunch Around opportunities will be available to registered HYGIENIX attendees on Tuesday, November 19 The Tuesday Lunch Around table will be hosted by Olivia Ahn, MD, co-founder of PLANERA and creator of FLUUS – the market’s first certified flushable and completely biodegradable sanitary pad. Space is limited; please register in advance. Details regarding your table will be available onsite at the registration desk. $95/person. Space is limited.

1:30 pm - 2:00 pm

From Flexibility to Sustainability: The Private Label Advantage

Shayan Longi, CFO, Confitex Technology Ltd

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The Market for Reusable Hygiene Products

Mark Snider, Chief Market & Industry Analyst, INDA

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Innovation, Collaboration and Service

Travis Robbins, President, WPT Nonwovens Corp

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Paws, Pads, and Performance: The Role of Nonwovens in Pet Care Innovation

Kyra Dorsey, Ph.D., Principal, Glory Group LLC

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Africa’s Circular Hygiene Revolution: Africa’s Emerging Role as Supplier, Manufacturer, and Sustainability Leader in Hygiene

Raymond Chimhandamba, Director, Handas Consulting

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3:30 pm - 4:00 pm

INDA Lifetime Service Award Recipient

Carl Cucuzza, President/Managing Partner, Teknoweb NA LLC

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8:00 am - 9:00 am

Misleading Studies, State Legislatures, and the FDA-Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Absorbent Hygiene Products

Gia Komst, Deputy Director, BAHP

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Unpacking U.S. Absorbent Hygiene Regulations at the State and Federal Level

Wes Fisher, Director of Government Relations, INDA

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PFAS Contaminants in Feminine Hygiene Products

Chris Hudalla, Ph.D., President/Chief Scientific Officer, ProVerde Labs

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Dragging Innovation Down: The Impact of Outdated Tests

Jim Robinson, Principal, Absorbent Hygiene Insights, LLC

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10:20 am - 10:40 am

Designing for Real Life: Insights & Innovation in Hygiene and Apparel

Jovan Phillips, Product Manager, Personal Care, The LYCRA Company

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More Than a Cycle: What Clinicians and Menstruators Want You to Know

Latasia Belin, Founder, Cycleology

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TBA

Brady Crandall, Founder, Youth Crews, Inc.

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Women in Nonwovens (WIN) envisions a vibrant, supportive community that empowers women in the nonwovens industry through mentorship, leadership, and collaboration—shaping a future where women thrive and inspire one another to lead with confidence, innovation, and purpose.

1:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Panelist

Justin Lafferty, Global Production Manager - Nonwovens, Dukane IAS LLC

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Carlos Lorente, Global Sales Manager - Nonwoven Division, Valco Melton Spain

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Pietro Savare, Global industry Manager, Savare Speciality Adhesives

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Dave Schuette, Innovation Manager, Curt G Joa, Inc.

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3:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Revolutionizing Feminine Care: Transforming Packaging Through Flushable, Biodegradable, and Sustainable Solutions

Alex Abbott, Chief Revenue Officer, SmartSolve

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Setting New Sustainable Industry Standards: The Flushable Revolution

Olivia Ahn, MD, Co-Founder, Planera

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8:00 am - 9:00 am

Case Studies in Comfort: How Wool Brings New Performance to Diapers and Femcare

Alana Cheape, Chief Product & Marketing Officer, Woolchemy NZ Ltd

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Why Choose Hemp in Sanitary Pads? The Benefits for the Body and the Climate

Simone Westergaard, Founder, Mewalii ApS

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Frederikke Dahl, Founder, Mewalii ApS

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Degradability in Absorbent Hygiene Products - Necessary, but not Sufficient

Steve Davies, Principal, SK Leaveo

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Unleashing Cellulosic Possibilities: A Collaborative Path Toward Sustainable Hygiene Solutions

Alexis Porcher, Business & Market Analysis Manager, Lenzing AG

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Revolutionizing Softness in Diaper Top and Back Sheets

Bodo Heetderks, Director Nonwovens Technology, Trutzschler Nonwovens GmbH

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