INDA has released the conference programme for Hygienix™ 2026, which will focus on developments across the global absorbent hygiene and personal care markets.
The programme will address sustainability advancements, regulatory developments, changing consumer needs and next-generation product technologies, alongside developments in materials and manufacturing.
Key Conference Topics
Sessions will examine developments affecting absorbent hygiene products, materials, manufacturing and consumer care. Topics include:
- Global energy, economic and market trends affecting raw material costs, supply chains, product affordability and business strategy
- Changing consumer expectations, adult incontinence solutions, product insecurity, and opportunities related to comfort, dignity and access
- Developments in absorbent cores, superabsorbent materials, polymers, nonwovens, adhesives, fluid management, skin health and next-generation product design
- Sustainability, biodegradability, manufacturing efficiency and end-of-life considerations influencing material and product development
- Regulatory, legislative, reimbursement and industry standards affecting absorbent hygiene manufacturers and suppliers
Pre-Conference Workshops
Three interactive workshops will be held on Monday, November 16, ahead of the main conference:
“Inside the Absorbent Core: A Hands-On Systems Approach to Fluid Control” – Jim Robinson, Principal, Absorbent Hygiene Insights, LLC
“Inside Sustainable Hygiene: A Hands-On Reality Check for Materials, Claims, End-of-Life, and U.S. Compliance” – Heidi Beatty, Chief Executive Officer, Crown Abbey, LLC
“Inside the Diaper Market: Hands-On Benchmarking, Performance, and Trends” – Natalia Richer, Director of Business Development, and Irene Richer, Director of Laboratory Operations, Diaper Testing International
Networking and Exhibitor Activities
Hygienix™ 2026 will include several networking opportunities for participants to connect with industry leaders and solution providers.
Lunch Around will provide an extended networking lunch focused on conversations with industry leaders, with limited seating.
Lightning Talks will feature five-minute exhibitor presentations covering new technologies, products and capabilities.
Evening Receptions and Exhibits will provide opportunities to meet suppliers serving the absorbent hygiene and personal care markets.
A Welcome Reception will also be held as part of the opening-night programme.
Lifetime Service Awards
Carl Cucuzza and Pricie Hanna, the 2025 and 2026 Lifetime Service Award recipients, respectively, will be recognised during a presentation on Tuesday, November 17, at 4:15 p.m.
The Lifetime Service Award recognises individuals for longstanding service to the absorbent hygiene and personal care industry and their contributions to its growth and advancement.
Hygienix Innovation Award™
The Hygienix Innovation Award™ will recognise an innovative technology advancing the absorbent hygiene and personal care industry.
Finalists will present their technologies on Tuesday, November 17, with the winner to be announced during the closing session on Thursday, November 19. Nominations for the 2026 award will close on September 14.
The 2025 award recipient, Confitex Technology Ltd., was recognised for its Washable Nonwoven Sanitary Pad, designed to provide a sustainable and scalable solution without using superabsorbent polymers.
Further information on the conference programme, registration, sponsorship opportunities and exhibit space is available at Hygienix.org.