ANTEX Asia Nonwovens Conference Agenda
29-30 October, 2025 (Wed - Thu)
Conference Area, Hall EH101, BITEC
The Conference Programme is updated as at 20 October 2025.
*All sessions below are conducted in English unless specified.
*All sessions below are conducted in English unless specified.
*ANTEX Asia reserves the right to amend the programme, and the programme is subject to change without prior notice.
DAY 1 - 29 OCT
DAY 2 - 30 OCT
Day 1|October 29, 2025 (Wednesday)
Global & Regional Nonwoven Market Trends (Part 1)
11:00 - 11:30
Keynote - Global & Regional Nonwovens Outlook:
Investment Trends and Market Opportunities
Mr. Niwat Lersnimtthum
Chairman,
Thai Nonwovens Fabrics Industry Trade Association
(TNFA);
Vice Chairman & Senior Director of the Board,
Tietex Asia Ltd.
11:30 - 12:00
From Commodity to Capability:
Shifting from Cost-Driven to Performance-Driven Models in
Today’s Nonwoven Market
Mr. Kamol Narula
Managing Director,
Narula Nonwoven Co., Ltd.
Applications & Demand Drivers in Key Asian Markets
14:00 - 14:30
Transitions in Indian Nonwovens and Hygiene Sector
Mr. Kanav Gupta
Associate Director,
Business Co-ordination House, BCH
14:30 - 15:00
Hong Kong’s Nonwovens Industry - Building Bridges with ASEAN for Sustainable Growth
Mr. Socrates Ng
President,
Hong Kong Nonwovens Association
15:00 - 15:30
Research Findings on Nov-Woven Industry
Dr. Nattadon Rungruengkitkrai
Lecturer,
Department of Textile Science
Faculty of Agro-Industry
Kasetsart University, MTEC
Sustainability in Applications
15:30 - 16:00
Non Woven in Packaging Industry transforming to Sustainability & Circular Economy
Mr. Mayur Haria
Managing Director & Promoter,
Spunfab Non Woven Private Limited
Day 2|October 30, 2025 (Thursday)
Global & Regional Nonwoven Market Trends (Part 2)
11:00 - 11:45
Global Nonwoven Market Leadership:
Regional Highlights & Future Trends
Joint Presentation by
Mr. Murat Dogru
General Manager,
EDANA - European Disposables and Nonwovens Association
AND
Mr. Tony Fragnito
President & CEO,
Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA)
11:45 - 12:30
From Local Needs to Global Solutions:
Regional Association Strategies for Market Development
Panelists:
Mr. Tony Fragnito
President & CEO,
Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA)
Mr. Murat Dogru
General Manager,
European Disposables and Nonwovens Association (EDANA)
Dr. Chanchai Sirikasemlert
Executive Director,
Thailand Textile Institute (THTI)
Mr. Socrates Ng
President,
Hong Kong Nonwovens Association (HKNA)
Mr. Kanav Gupta
Associate Director,
Business Co-ordination House (BCH India)
Moderator:
Mr. Kamol Narula
Managing Director,
Narula Nonwoven Co., Ltd.
Application Markets: Current Trends & Sustainability
14:00 - 14:30
Automotive Material Innovation: Sustainable Nonwoven Opportunities
Mr. Gao Maosen
CEO & Founder,
Techic
14:30 - 15:00
The Vitality of Sustainability in Business
Ms. Nattinee Netumpai
Senior Advisor – Corporate Communications, Corporate Affairs, and Sustainability, Unilever Thai Trading Limited, and Advisor to the Cosmetics Industry Group, Federation of Thai Industries, and the Thai Cosmetic Manufacturers Association
Sustainable Materials & Circular Nonwovens (In Collaboration with Thai Bioplastics Industry Association)
15:00 - 17:00
Bio-based Innovation in Nonwovens: Moving Towards a Circular Future
Mr. X (Chanon Phantusintu)
President,
Thai Bioplastics Industry Association
Dr. Jatesuda Jirawutthiwongchai
Product Innovation Manager,
SMS Corporation Co., Ltd.