Achieving Supply Chain Circularity
Kat Knauer, Ph.D.Program Manager - V Research, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)

Sustainable Fibers – Developments and the Future
Jason Locklin, Ph.D.Director, University of Georgia - New Materials Institute

PLA & PLA Blends: Practical Aspects of Extrusion
Behnam Pourdeyhimi, Ph.D.William A. Klopman Distinguished Professor, and Executive Director, The Nonwovens Institute, North Carolina State University

Biobased Multicomponent Structures Providing Unique Characteristics and Sustainable Properties to Nonwovens
Kristel BeckersSr. Application Technician, Total Corbion PLA

Thinking Differently: In a Changing World What’s Next for NatureWorks and Polylactic Acid Polymers (PLA)
Liz Johnson, Ph.D.VP Technology, NatureWorks LLC

Exploring Natural Fibers in Nonwovens
Paul LattenDirector of Research & Development & New Business, Southeast Nonwovens, Inc.

Hemp is Strong – Are You?
Olaf IseleStrategic Product Development Director, Trace Femcare, Inc.

Mitigation of Quat Incompatibility with Cotton and other Cellulosic-based Substrates
Doug Hinchliffe, Ph.D.Research Molecular Biologist, USDA-ARS

Fiber and Web Finishes…. What Are They and What Can They Do for Your Products?
Kay McCoyTechnical Sales Representative, Pulcra Chemicals LLC

SERO® Hemp Fibre
Jason FinnisExecutive Vice President & Chief Innovation Officer, Bast Fibre Technologies, Inc.

Biodegradable Diaper Components
Lars Heepe, Ph.D.Head of Research & Development, Gottlieb Binder GmbH & Co. KG

Cat Litter Made from Recycled Nappies
Cynthia BarnicoatCEO, DiaperRecycle

Redesigning Plastics to be Recyclable-by-Design
Kat Knauer, Ph.D.Program Manager - V Research, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)

Stereochemistry Strategies to Toughen Sugar Based Polymers and Degradable Elastomers
Matthew Becker, Ph.D.Hugo L. Blomquist Distinguished Professor, Duke University

The Global Plastic Crisis: Who Will Be the Winners/Losers in The Marketplace?
Bryan Haynes, Ph.D.Senior Technical Director, Global Nonwovens, Kimberly-Clark Corporation

Novel Biobased Resins Outperforming Plastics and Other Biodegradable Biopolymers
Steven ShermanCEO, BioLogiQ, Inc.

Potential Nonwoven Applications of Tree-Free Fibres Made from Microbial Cellulose
Heidi BeattyChief Executive Officer, Crown Abbey, LLC

Ultra Fine Polyester Fibers for Nonwovens
Akari YamamotoBusiness Development & Sales, Teijin Frontier Co., Ltd.
Yusuke SuzukiGlobal Market Analysis & Sales, Teijin Frontier Co., Ltd.

North American Economic Outlook
Robert Fry, Ph.D.Principal, Robert Fry Economics LLC

North American Nonwoven Material Outlook in a Post-Pandemic and Slowing Economic World
Brad KalilDirector of Market Intelligence and Economic Insights, INDA