Coffee & Networking

Technology and Future Trends

Age of Transformation: What’s Next?

Peter Leyden, New Politics Institute

In a high-energy, multimedia presentation, Peter Leyden talks about the extraordinary transformation the world is going through right now. He explains the interconnected transformations in technology, the economy, the media, and the fundamental restructuring of the new global order that increasingly includes China and India. Leyden forecasts implications for the nonwovens business, and this inspiring talk will leave you amazed and confident about the future.

Networking Luncheon

Coffee & Networking

Markets, Customers & Trends – Oh My!

Worldwide Nonwoven Statistics and Trends

Rory Holmes, INDA

INDA’s recent Worldwide Statistical report garnered great reviews. New data is available on consumer products, a critical segment of the industry. Learn about the growth prospects of key geographical and product markets, trends and trendsetters and the technologies used to create successful opportunities.

The Wal-Mart Effect: Lessons for Business

Coffee & Networking

Green & Mean!

Charles Fishman, Author of “The Wal-Mart Effect”

“Green” business practices and a sagging U.S. economy have motivated Wal-Mart to make changes. Is a more humane, more responsive, more sustainable Wal-Mart really being created? Or is the “greening” of Wal-Mart a matter of marketing – image rather than substance? How have working with and competing against Wal-Mart changed in the last two years? What does a new Wal-Mart business model mean for your business?

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