Hygienix 2026

Hygienix is INDA's conference and tabletop exhibition for the absorbent hygiene industry. It brings together leaders from across the global supply chain to examine the technologies, materials and strategies shaping the next generation of hygiene products.

Hygienix 2026

Hygienix runs November 16–19, 2026 in Houston.

What it is

Hygienix is the absorbent hygiene conference run by INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, under the banner "Advancing the Future of Absorbent Hygiene." It draws leaders from across the global supply chain to look at the technologies, materials and strategies behind the next generation of hygiene products, from biobased inputs and circular solutions to AI-driven manufacturing. The 2026 program is built around four themes:

• Market intelligence and global economics
• The regulatory landscape and trade environment
• Innovation in products, materials and processes
• Consumer and end-user insights

The Hygienix Innovation Award runs alongside the sessions. Three finalists present to the audience, and the winner is announced on the closing day.

How the week runs

• Monday, Nov 16: pre-conference workshops, then the welcome reception.
• Tuesday, Nov 17: conference presentations, Innovation Award presentations, exhibits and reception.
• Wednesday, Nov 18: conference presentations, exhibits and reception.
• Thursday, Nov 19: final conference presentations and the award announcement.

This is not an all-day show floor. The exhibition is a tabletop format that opens in the evening, 5:00–7:00 PM on Tuesday and Wednesday, alongside the receptions.

Registration

You can register for a Full Conference pass or a Networking Pass. The three Monday workshops cover absorbent core design, sustainability claims and U.S. compliance, and benchmarking in the U.S. diaper market.

They are a separate add-on and are not included in either pass. Rates go up after October 19, INDA members pay less than non-members, and discounts are available for groups of three or more from one company and for academic, student and government attendees.