EDANA, the leading global association serving the nonwovens and related industries, will host the fourth edition of OUTLOOK Asia in Singapore, which will be held on March 14 and 15, 2018. The conference is one of the ideal platforms for key nonwoven professionals around the globe to network, do business, and catch-up on developments in Asia Pacific.

The conference will open with a keynote presentation from Unicharm CEO, Takaharasan, on ‘The Realisation of a Cohesive Society in Asia’. The second day will begin with a keynote speech from Dr. Han Xu, principal scientist, nonwoven innovation at Procter & Gamble, on ‘Innovation for Softness in Nonwovens: Focus on Asia with a Global View’.

Further presentations include Outlook of Absorbent Hygiene Products in Asia Pacific: Trends & Opportunities, Sanitary Pads Markets in Emerging Countries – The Case of India, Adhesive Innovations to Enable Next Generation Hygiene Products, Comfort, Fit and Value for Future Innovation, Overview of the Chinese Market for Hygiene Products, Absorbent Nonwovens for Hygiene Applications, Challenges and Innovations, and Turning Trends into Reality: How RF5 Technology and Digitalisation Will Change Spunmelt Production.

The conference also provides a unique forum for companies to showcase their latest products and services, developed within or for the Asia Pacific markets. The most innovative are eligible for the OUTLOOK Asia Award, which honours invention and originality in our industry.

Pierre Wiertz, general manager of EDANA said, “OUTLOOK Asia is now firmly established as a must-attend event for ambitious companies with an interest in the region, and EDANA are proud to once again provide a platform for innovation and business to flourish.” (GK)