WOW - World of Wipes 2027

The World of Wipes (WOW) International Conference is INDA's event for the whole wipes value chain: brand owners, converters, raw material suppliers, machinery makers and formulators. It combines conference sessions, tabletop exhibits and the World of Wipes Innovation Award.

WOW - World of Wipes 2027

WOW - World of Wipes runs June 7–10, 2027 at Hyatt Regency Indianapolis, Indianapolis.

What it is

The World of Wipes (WOW) International Conference is organized by INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry. The organizer bills it as "the premier global event dedicated exclusively to the wipes industry", and it brings together the full wipes value chain for four days of program content and business development. Sessions cover materials and formulations, sustainability, regulations, manufacturing technologies and changing consumer expectations.

Attendees and exhibitors include brand owners, converters, raw material and ingredient suppliers, machinery and equipment providers, formulators, researchers, consultants and regulatory experts. Past exhibitors listed by INDA include Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Rockline Industries, Lenzing AG and The Clorox Company.

How the week runs

INDA's schedule at a glance for 2027:

• Monday, June 7: Wipes Development Course; welcome reception
• Tuesday, June 8: Wipes Development Course; conference presentations; award finalist presentations; tabletop exhibits
• Wednesday, June 9: conference presentations; tabletop exhibits
• Thursday, June 10: conference presentations; World of Wipes Innovation Award announcement

This is a conference with tabletop exhibits, not a large show floor. The tabletops are open only on Tuesday and Wednesday, so anyone coming for the exhibits should plan around those two days. The Wipes Development Course runs on the first two days.

The Innovation Award

The World of Wipes Innovation Award is presented every year at WOW. It recognizes innovation anywhere in the wipes value chain that uses nonwoven fabric or technology in a way that expands its use.

Companies can nominate their own products, but only one product per company can become a finalist. Finalists present on Tuesday, and the winner is announced on Thursday.