ANTEX Asia Nonwovens Conference Agenda
13-14 November, 2024 (Wed - Thu)
Conference Area, Hall EH99, BITEC
*All sessions below are conducted in English unless specified. Simultaneous interpretation services: English & Thai, Mandarin & Thai (available in day 1) will be provided during the conference.
Day 1 - November 13, 2024 (Wednesday)
Nonwoven Market Overview in Asian Region
Keynote Speech - Sustainable Development in Textiles: Pioneering New Frontiers in the Nonwoven Industry

Dr. Chanchai Sirikasemlert
Executive Director,
Thailand Textile Institute (THTI)
Keynote Speech - Current Status & Prospect of Thailand’s Nonwoven Industry and Strategic Roles of the Nonwoven Industry in Thailand's Economic Growth

Speaker:
Mr. Niwat Lersnimitthum
Chairman,
Thai Nonwoven Fabrics Industry Trade Association (TNFA)
Director and Managing Director,
Tietex Asia, Ltd.
Nonwoven Market Trend in Asia in 2023

Mr. Kazuaki Baba
Secretary General,
Asia Nonwoven Fabrics Association (ANFA)
Market Opportunities and Development on Nonwovens in Asia
Technology Development of Nonwovens and Current Status in Thailand

Dr. Chureerat Prahsarn
Principal Researcher,
Advanced Polymer Technology Research Group (MTEC)
The Role of Hong Kong in Driving Nonwoven Market Growth in Southeast Asia
Language: Chinese

Mr. Yu Man
Founding President,
Hong Kong Nonwovens Association (HKNA)
Hygiene and Nonwovens Market of India – Key Opportunities for the Globe

Mr. Kanav Gupta,
Associate Director,
Business Co-ordination House (BCH)
China Nonwovens Market Overview: Investment and Partnership Opportunities in Southeast Asia
Language: Chinese

Speaker:
Mr. Yang Chang Hui
President,
Guangdong Nonwovens Association (GDNA)
Cutting-Edge Nonwovens Technology Showcase
Play to Your Strength: Optimizing Medical, Packaging, Agriculture & Industrial Nonwovens

Mr. Kamol Narula Managing Director,
Narula Nonwoven Co., Ltd
Day 2 - November 14, 2024 (Thursday)
Market Opportunities and Development on Nonwovens in Asia
Hong Kong Nonwovens Association - Enabling Global Collaboration in the Nonwoven Industry

Speaker:
Mr. Socrates Ng
President,
Hong Kong Nonwovens Association (HKNA)
Trend & Development for Healthcare/ Personal Care Nonwoven Market
Nonwoven in Diapers & Technology Innovation

Speaker:
Mr. Andrew Chen
Senior Professor,
Guangdong Nonwovens Association (GDNA)
Sustainable Elastic Waist Fixation in Diapers Using Ultrasonic Bonding Technology

Speaker:
Mr. Volkan Mayalidag
Sales Director, Asia Nonwovens,
Herrmann Ultraschalltechnik GmbH & Co. KG
Material Optimization in Hygiene Disposable Manufacturing

Mr. Anthony Lim
Commercial Manager Nonwoven,
South-East Asia Nordson Corporation
Shaping Nonwovens Together towards Circular Economy
Sustainability in Nonwoven World
Language: Thai

Speaker:
Mr. Viboon Pungprasert
TNFA Member,
Key Account Manager – Emerging Platform,
PTT Global Chemical Public Co., Ltd
Eco-Friendly Packaging Solutions: Innovations for a Sustainable Future

Ms. Wendy Lam
Founder,
Ezygreenpak Limited
Innovations from Europe: Cutting-Edge Nonwovens Technology Showcase
SAFTM - a closer look at the unique properties of this high performing Super Absorbent Fibre

Mr. Paul Rushton
Commercial Director,
Technical Absorbents Ltd
Development Trend of Bico-components nonwovens for Automotive in Southeast Asia

Ms. Lynn Hou
Sales Director,
Dalian Huayang New Material Technology Co., LTD