June 7–10, 2027
Indianapolis, IN
WOW | World of Wipes International Conference 2027 is a trade show in Indianapolis, IN.
More detailed information about this show will be added soon.
WOW combines conference presentations with tabletop exhibits and structured networking. Signature features include:
The official site does not publish attendance figures. One exhibitor's event listing describes WOW as a gathering of 400+ wipes professionals discussing the latest trends and innovations in the nonwovens/engineered fabrics industry. Audience make-up spans brand owners, converters, raw material and ingredient suppliers, machinery and equipment providers, formulators, researchers, consultants, and regulatory experts.
Registration is handled through INDA's online event portal, with member and non-member rates and early-bird pricing. At the most recent (2026) edition, the main pass types were:
Group discounts are available for three or more attendees from the same company. Register online via the WOW website and contact the INDA Registrar at (919) 459-3700 with questions.
WOW is the annual conference of INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, and is positioned as the premier global event dedicated exclusively to the wipes industry. The show rotates among U.S. host cities each summer. The 2026 edition brought the global wipes industry together for four days of insights, innovation, and connections, June 29–July 2, at the Grand Hyatt Nashville, TN, under the theme "Redefining Wipes: Smart. Sustainable. Scalable." INDA announced that the next edition of the World of Wipes Conference will take place June 7-10, 2027, in Indianapolis, Indiana. A recurring highlight of the program is the World of Wipes Innovation Award; the 2026 award was presented to Rockline Industries for its First Defense Fentanyl Detection Wipe.
One South Capitol Avenue
The 2027 conference will be hosted at the Hyatt Regency Indianapolis, a downtown convention hotel. Hyatt Regency Indianapolis is located downtown and attached to the Indiana Convention Center. The Indiana Convention Center is just two blocks from the hotel and is connected via skywalk. The hotel opened in 1977 on the former site of the historic Hotel Lincoln, and is now part of the PNC Center, spanning 22 floors with an open atrium concept. Amenities include guest rooms, a swimming pool, restaurants, and meeting space, with basic Wi-Fi included in the room rate.
The hotel offers on-site parking:
Additional public garages and lots are available throughout downtown Indianapolis and can be reserved in advance through third-party parking platforms.
By air: The Indianapolis International Airport (IND) is just 12 miles from the hotel.
Rideshare & taxi: Uber and Lyft are available from the airport; when using these for pick-up, exit the terminal to the Ground Transportation Center on the first floor of the Terminal Garage.
Public transit: IndyGo's Route 8 provides fixed-route service from the airport to downtown. The IndyGo bus system offers regular service from the airport.
Getting around downtown: Rental car companies are nearby, and there is a bikeshare program as well as scooter rentals available in the area. Pedicabs are also a popular downtown option. The hotel does not provide airport shuttle service.
The Hyatt Regency is in the heart of downtown Indianapolis, within walking distance of numerous hotels. Nearby options include:
Attendees should reserve early and book only through official channels, as INDA warns about unauthorized "hotel poacher" scams.
The next World of Wipes (WOW) International Conference will take place June 7-10, 2027, at the Hyatt Regency Indianapolis in Indianapolis, Indiana. The 2026 edition was held June 29-July 2 at the Grand Hyatt Nashville, Tennessee.
WOW is organized by INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry. It is designed for the full wipes value chain, including brand owners, converters, raw material and ingredient suppliers, machinery and equipment providers, formulators, researchers, consultants, and regulatory experts.
The program covers innovation, global markets, next-generation wipes, sustainable packaging and substrates, chemistry and formulations, and standards and regulations. It also features tabletop exhibits, evening networking receptions, Lightning Talks, and the World of Wipes Innovation Award.
Registration is handled online through INDA's event portal on the WOW website, with separate member and non-member rates and early-bird pricing. Pass options include a Full Conference registration, a Networking Pass, and discounted academic, student, and government rates, plus optional add-ons such as the Wipes Development Course.
It is an award honoring products that use nonwoven fabrics and technologies to enhance performance and expand applications. Finalists present at the conference, attendees vote for their favorite, and the winner is announced on the final day—the 2026 award went to Rockline Industries for its First Defense Fentanyl Detection Wipe.
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