For professionals involved in the development, manufacture, supply, testing, regulation, and commercialisation of wipes products, Global Outlook for Wipes (GO Wipes) 2026 remains the essential annual meeting place for the industry.
Taking place in Cologne, Germany on 20–21 October, GO Wipes brings together the experts, innovators, and decision-makers shaping the future of wipes. More than a conference, it is a collaborative environment where the industry gathers to share knowledge, discuss challenges, explore opportunities, and learn from one another.
Unlike large-scale trade shows dominated by exhibition halls and endless aisles of stands, GO Wipes is intentionally designed to foster genuine interaction. The focus is on expert insight, open discussion, and meaningful connections between people who are actively working to move the industry forward.
A Unique Gathering of Industry Expertise
What makes GO Wipes distinctive is the quality and diversity of expertise represented on stage and throughout the audience.
Delegates will hear directly from leading specialists representing organisations including:
- nova-Institut
- Lenzing AG
- Albaad
- Trützschler Nonwovens
- Ashland
- Euromonitor International
- David E James Consultancy
- HYDRA Marine Sciences
- Senbis Polymer Innovations
- Steptoe
- Roover Consulting
- Ahead&
- Albany International
- Gruppo X
Together, these experts bring perspectives from across the wipes value chain, covering market intelligence, materials innovation, sustainability, regulation, manufacturing technology, consumer behaviour, packaging, disposal, digital transformation, and artificial intelligence.
The Industry’s Most Important Conversations
The 2026 agenda addresses the issues that are defining the future of wipes manufacturing and consumption.
Key topics include:
- The outlook for the European wipes market
- Defossilisation and the transition to more sustainable materials
- Product innovation and next-generation wipe technologies
- Artificial intelligence and digital transformation within wipes organisations
- Consumer behaviour and changing purchasing decisions
- Flushability, disposal, and evolving standards
- Biodegradability and home-compostable solutions
- Sustainability and circularity requirements across Europe
- Regulatory developments and green claims legislation
- The future of wipes packaging
Learning Through Discussion
GO Wipes is built around interaction as much as presentation.
Delegates will participate in discussions tables focused on the practical impact of global events on business operations and supply chains, alongside interactive working sessions exploring how AI can be integrated into everyday business processes.
Dedicated networking sessions throughout the programme ensure that conversations continue beyond the conference room, allowing delegates to exchange experiences, compare approaches, and build lasting professional relationships.
The event also hosts a Women in Nonwovens (WIN) networking session, creating further opportunities for collaboration, mentorship, and knowledge sharing across the industry.
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A Community That Learns Together
The wipes industry continues to face significant challenges and opportunities. Sustainability expectations are rising, regulations are evolving, technologies are advancing rapidly, and consumer demands continue to shift.
No single company has all the answers.
GO Wipes provides a unique environment where manufacturers, suppliers, brand owners, consultants, researchers, and technology providers can come together to share experiences, challenge assumptions, and learn from one another.
It is this spirit of collaboration that has made GO Wipes one of the most respected and valuable meetings in the industry calendar.
Join the Industry in Cologne
Whether your goal is to understand market developments, discover new technologies, navigate regulatory change, meet industry peers, or gain practical insights from leading experts, GO Wipes 2026 offers an unparalleled opportunity to engage with the people shaping the future of wipes.
Join the conversations, build new connections, and be part of the community driving the industry forward.
