Conference Speakers
Michael Aguilar, Ph.D.
Financial Economist/Teaching Professor, University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Financial Economist/Teaching Professor, University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
US Economic Outlook: Reopening and Recovery
Learn More »Nick Carter
Vice-President of Marketing, Avgol Nonwovens
Vice-President of Marketing, Avgol Nonwovens
Biotransformation Technology in Polyolefin Fibers and Nonwoven Fabrics, Focus on Fugitive Used Articles
Learn More »Natasha Di Fiore
Researcher, Metaxi SimBioSys LLC
Researcher, Metaxi SimBioSys LLC
Which to Filter Out? A Comparative Assessment of Various Face Masks with a Focus on Sustainability
Learn More »Jeff Dugan
Vice President Research, Fiber Innovation Technology
Vice President Research, Fiber Innovation Technology
Biopolymers for Use in Fibers
Learn More »Peter Dziezok, Ph.D.
Director Open Innovation, Procter & Gamble Service GmbH
Director Open Innovation, Procter & Gamble Service GmbH
Closed-Loop Recycling Pilot of Single-Use Face Masks
Learn More »Rui Ferreira
Nonwovens Technology Leader North America, Johns Manville
Nonwovens Technology Leader North America, Johns Manville
Evalith® 1000 Series
Learn More »Jessica Franken
Director of Government Affairs, INDA, Association of the Nonwovens Fabrics Industry
Director of Government Affairs, INDA, Association of the Nonwovens Fabrics Industry
Single-Use Plastics Policy Developments in North America
Learn More »Bryan Haynes, Ph.D.
Senior Technical Director, Global Nonwovens, Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Senior Technical Director, Global Nonwovens, Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Application of Machine Learning to Develop PHA Polymer Solutions for Nonwoven Applications
Learn More »Marc Hillmyer, Ph.D.
McKnight Presidential Endowed Chair, University of Minnesota
McKnight Presidential Endowed Chair, University of Minnesota
Sustainable Solutions for our Plastic Planet Predicament
Learn More »Olaf Isele, Ph.D.
Nonwovens Consultant, Metaxi SimBioSys LLC
Nonwovens Consultant, Metaxi SimBioSys LLC
Which to Filter Out? A Comparative Assessment of Various Face Masks with a Focus on Sustainability
Learn More »Mark Janulis
Sales Director-NAFTA, Andritz, Inc.
Sales Director-NAFTA, Andritz, Inc.
ANDRITZ Nonwoven – NeXeco Dry S1 & S2 Energy Savings with Metris Monitoring & Optimization
Learn More »Brad Kalil
Director of Market Intelligence and Economic Insights, INDA
Director of Market Intelligence and Economic Insights, INDA
Is the Supply/Demand Balance Ever Going to Balance?
Understanding the State of North American Nonwoven’s Market and a Market Gone Mad
Learn More »Paul Latten
Director of Research & Development & New Business, Southeast Nonwovens, Inc.
Director of Research & Development & New Business, Southeast Nonwovens, Inc.
Hemp Fibers in Nonwovens - Ready for The Big Time?
Learn More »Michael Mang, Ph.D.
Director of Materials Technology, Danimer Scientific
Director of Materials Technology, Danimer Scientific
Introduction to PHA
Learn More »Joel Martz
CEO, TiGuard, LLC
CEO, TiGuard, LLC
Fiber Coated, Heat Sealable, Breathable, Hybrid Membrane, Fabric Protection
Learn More »Bryan McEntire, Ph.D.
Chief Scientific Officer, SINTX Technologies, Inc.
Chief Scientific Officer, SINTX Technologies, Inc.
A Novel Antipathogenic Agent for Nonwoven Fabric
Learn More »DeeAnn Nelson, Ph.D.
NA - R&D and Innovation Manager, Avgol Nonwovens
NA - R&D and Innovation Manager, Avgol Nonwovens
Biotransformation Technology in Polyolefin Fibers and Nonwoven Fabrics, Focus on Fugitive Used Articles
Learn More »Behnam Pourdeyhimi, Ph.D.
William A. Klopman Distinguished Professor, And Executive Director, North Carolina State University, The Nonwovens Institute
William A. Klopman Distinguished Professor, And Executive Director, North Carolina State University, The Nonwovens Institute
Promising Materials Development Using PLA
Learn More »Valentina Prado, Ph.D.
Senior Sustainability Analyst, EarthShift Global LLC
Senior Sustainability Analyst, EarthShift Global LLC
Guiding Environmentally Sustainable Innovations – From Reactive to Proactive Life Cycle Management
Learn More »Paul Rollin, Ph.D.
Global Team Lead - Nonwovens, ExxonMobil Chemical Company
Global Team Lead - Nonwovens, ExxonMobil Chemical Company
High-Loft, Ultra-Soft Hygiene Solutions
Learn More »Karyn Schmidt
Senior Director, Chemical Regulation, Regulatory & Technical Affairs, American Chemistry Council (ACC)
Senior Director, Chemical Regulation, Regulatory & Technical Affairs, American Chemistry Council (ACC)
Canadian Plastic Policy Update
Learn More »Gil Stevens
External Relations & Sustainability Director, EDANA
External Relations & Sustainability Director, EDANA
European Single Use Plastic Directive
Learn More »Matthew Tipper, Ph.D.
Operations Director, Nonwovens Innovation & Research Institute (NIRI)
Operations Director, Nonwovens Innovation & Research Institute (NIRI)
Innovating a Sustainable Future for Nonwovens; A European Perspective
Learn More »Kevin Urman, Ph.D.
Fibers Technology Director, Ascend Performance Materials
Fibers Technology Director, Ascend Performance Materials
Filtration Media Functionalized with Zinc Oxide
Learn More »Jon Woods
General Manager, Fibers, Textiles And Nonwovens, Eastman Chemical Company
General Manager, Fibers, Textiles And Nonwovens, Eastman Chemical Company
Molecular Recycling: Crafting a Circular Materials Future
Learn More »Fabio Zampollo
CEO, Teknoweb Materials S.r.l.
CEO, Teknoweb Materials S.r.l.
Phantom Platform: The Polyolefin-cellulose Coformed Substrates Technology at Its Best
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