IDEA®25 is the intersection of nonwoven materials & sustainability
IDEA®25 highlights the industry’s leading innovators, including those making strategic investments toward eco-friendly engineered material solutions,” says Tony Fragnito, President & CEO of INDA – The Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, the show host.
The biggest show in North America for nonwovens is set for the Miami Beach Convention Center, in
Miami, FL, April 29-May 1, 2025.
“Attendees can learn and explore alternative production methods including the developments and incorporation of bioderived, recycled and biodegradable components. This event showcases the industry’s commitment to innovation and environmental responsibility in its operations and products,” says Fragnito. “INDA chose sustainability as its 2024-25 focus and is committed to representing the industry on this broad and important topic. While sustainability within individual organizations impacts many aspects of their business, INDA is most engaged on the topics which form our three pillars: Sustainable Sourcing; End-of-Life Solutions; and Industry Innovations,” he says.
With this focus, the IDEA®25 Show programming will be centered around this theme. Preliminary planning is still under way but what we know so far, the show is shaping up to deliver around 25 presentations, several expert panels and insightful sessions that target Sustainability Managers, Product Developers, and Regulatory Teams.
Some sessions include U.S., EU, UN regulation; Start-of-Life – Materials Sourcing, Natural Fibers, etc.; Product/Process Innovations; End-of-Life – Advances in Biodegradability/Compostability; and Next Life – Fiber-to-Nonwoven Recycling, Advanced Recycling, EPR.
“IDEA® has long served as a premier platform for engaging with the entire nonwovens supply chain – from resins and fibers to fabrics, films, and finished consumer products,” notes Matt O’Sickey, Director of Education at INDA who is leading the effort to design a robust informational and educational program. “The dedicated two-day Sustainability in Nonwovens Conference follows this same comprehensive approach, covering responsible sourcing, processing, and converting, through to end-of-life and next-life solutions. Regardless of where your company operates within the supply chain, this conference offers invaluable insights to drive sustainability and innovation.”
Many attendees come for the exposition, which is already 95% sold out for both IDEA® and the co-
located FiltXPO®, sharing the same show floor.
“We’re looking forward to seeing what our exhibitors come up with this year. This combined IDEA®/ FiltXPO® already has over 600 exhibitors (and it’s still growing) from 6 continents and about 40 countries. All in, we’re expecting more than 6,500 attendees to flow through. Exciting developments this year include the ‘Miami Vice Lounge’ – sponsored by Kimberly-Clark, which will be open for specialty drinks and snacks throughout the show. At the INDA booth, we’ll have a series of ‘Lightning Talks’ from industry leaders. To recharge your energy or your phone, there will be ‘Charging Lounges’ spread throughout the show floor, sponsored by BASF. They also make a great space for an impromptu meeting.” Other large corporate sponsors to note include Magnera, Stein Fibers, Cotton Inc. and Exxonmobil.
- Registration is now open at https://ideashow.org/register/.
- It is also encouraged to get your hotel soon to guarantee you have the location near the show you desire! https://book.passkey.com/gt/219708785?gtid=647323b9368b4e6c28de31bcf12229e6
- To see the Expo Floor and Exhibitor List, visit https://inda.expocad.com/Events/ifx25/index.html
