Edana (European Disposables and Nonwovens Association), the global association for nonwovens and related industries, has launched the draft programme of the International Nonwovens Symposium, to be held in Vienna from June 12-13, 2019. The seminar covers various nonwovens topics across all type of applications with a predominant emphasis on sustainability.

The 2019 programme will kick off with a key note speech on the impact of the changing global trade patterns on the nonwovens industry by Hosuk Lee-Makiyama, director of the European Centre for International Political Economy (ECIPE), according to Edana.

A range of presentations will feature, covering essential business areas of the nonwovens sector, including nonwovens innovation; sustainability; material, process, and products development, and market and industry trends.

The International Nonwovens Symposium has been recognised by professionals as one of the best forums worldwide for knowledge enhancement with excellent technical content. The table-top exhibition organised during the event is also a great opportunity for participants to extend their network and develop business contacts. (GK)