About this expo
INDEX is a nonwovens exhibition organized by Palexpo SA on behalf of EDANA, the global nonwovens association, held at Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland. Palexpo has been organizing INDEX since 1984, and the event takes place every three years. The upcoming edition is scheduled from May 15 to May 18, 2029.
The exhibition occupies Halls 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 at Palexpo, spanning a total of 50,000 square meters. Exhibit sectors cover the full nonwovens supply chain, including hygiene (baby and adult care, feminine), medical and protective textiles, filtration, geosynthetics and geotextiles, automotive and transport, construction and building, packaging, and wipes and cleaning, as well as raw materials, machinery, and converting technology. Concurrent programs include seminars on strategic market intelligence, sustainability, filtration, geosynthetics, and mobility, plus free industry workshops, networking lounges, startup areas, and matchmaking options.
Past editions have attracted substantial participation. INDEX 2026 featured 625 exhibiting firms from 44 nations with 11,452 visitors on 50,000 m2. INDEX 2023 recorded approximately 12,000 on-site visitors. INDEX 2021 included more than 500 exhibitor firms, over 9,300 on-site visitor entries, and more than 1,000 virtual visitors. Around 70% of all attendees are senior decision-makers, and nine out of ten visitors seek new suppliers. For the 2029 edition, the rental price per square meter is 260 EUR for EDANA members and 308 EUR for other exhibitors; a 4-day season badge for visitors costs EUR 110.
Highlights
5 items- INDEX 2026 featured 625 exhibiting firms from 44 nations and 11,452 visitors on 50,000 m2
- Palexpo SA has been organizing INDEX on behalf of EDANA since 1984
- The exhibition spans 50,000 square meters across Halls 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 at Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland
- Around 70% of all attendees are senior decision-makers in their companies
- For the 2029 edition, a 4-day season badge for visitors costs EUR 110; exhibitor rental is 260 EUR per m2 for EDANA members and 308 EUR for others
FAQ
5 questionsWhat is INDEX?+
INDEX is a nonwovens exhibition held at Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland, covering the full nonwovens supply chain across sectors including hygiene, medical, filtration, geotextiles, automotive, construction, packaging, and wipes.
How often does INDEX take place?+
The event takes place every three years. The upcoming 2029 edition is scheduled from May 15 to May 18, 2029.
Who organizes INDEX?+
The event is organized by Palexpo SA on behalf of EDANA, the global nonwovens association. Palexpo has been organizing INDEX since 1984.
What were the attendance figures at past editions?+
INDEX 2026 had 625 exhibiting firms from 44 nations and 11,452 visitors. INDEX 2023 recorded approximately 12,000 on-site visitors. INDEX 2021 had more than 500 exhibitor firms, over 9,300 on-site visitor entries, and more than 1,000 virtual visitors.
What does participation cost for the 2029 edition?+
A 4-day visitor season badge costs EUR 110. Exhibitor rental per square meter is 260 EUR for EDANA members and 308 EUR for other exhibitors.