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The Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry announced that the conference program is available for Hygienix™ 2026, taking place Nov. 16–19 at the Hyatt Regency Houston in Houston, Texas.
Hygienix 2026 will bring together industry leaders, technical experts, researchers and innovators to explore the absorbent hygiene industry, including sustainability advancements, regulatory developments, evolving consumer needs and next-generation product technologies.
Event highlights
Pre-conference workshops – Mon., Nov. 16
- “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, CEO, 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 opportunities
- Lunch Around – An extended networking lunch designed to encourage meaningful conversations with industry leaders; seating is limited
- Lightning Talks – Five-minute exhibitor presentations highlighting new technologies, products, and capabilities
- Evening Receptions and Exhibits – Opportunities to meet leading suppliers serving the absorbent hygiene and personal care markets
- Welcome Reception – A lively opening-night event bringing attendees together to kick off Hygienix
Lifetime Service Awards
Carl Cucuzza and Pricie Hanna, the 2025 and 2026 Lifetime Service Award recipients, respectively, will be recognized during a presentation on Tues., Nov. 17, at 4:15 p.m.
The Lifetime Service Award recognizes individuals who have provided longstanding service to the absorbent hygiene and personal care industry and contributed to its growth and advancement.
Hygienix Innovation Award
The Hygienix Innovation Award™ will recognize an innovative technology that is advancing the absorbent hygiene and personal care industry. Finalists will present their technologies Tues., Nov. 17, and the winner will be announced during the closing session Thurs., Nov. 19. Nominations for the 2026 Hygienix Innovation Award close Sept. 14.
The 2025 award recipient, Confitex Technology Ltd., was recognized for its Washable Nonwoven Sanitary Pad, designed to provide a sustainable and scalable solution without the use of superabsorbent polymers.
For additional information about the conference program, registration, sponsorship opportunities and exhibit space, visit hygienix.org.