Highlights Of The Program
2 days business program:
Learn from real-world case studies by industry leaders.
SHOWCASING INNOVATION:
Discover the latest technology and techniques from across the industry.
leaders talk:
Hear from top-level experts about how to stay ahead in a fast-changing industry.
MULTIPLE STREAMS:
A business program that is multi-disciplinary, giving you a broad view of the industry.
SMART TECHNOLOGIES:
Explore the latest smart and AI-driven solutions, and see how they can be used in your business.
roundtable discussion:
Join talks with industry peers. Share ideas, make connections, and find new partners.
Program 2026
DAY 1 :
MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2026
08:00 - 08:50
REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS
08:50 - 09:00
OPENING ADDRESS
09:00 - 09:25
HOW DO YOU KNOW WHEN YOU HAVE A SUCCESSFUL CHEMICAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM?
Carolyn Wesolek
BSI Group
- Exploring key elements of chemical safety from inventory control to hazard classification and labeling
- Understanding how OSHA and environmental compliance are supported through training and SOPs
- Learning from case studies and practical tools to improve chemical storage, handling, and reporting
09:25 - 09:30
Q&A SESSION ON BUILDING A STRONG CHEMICAL SAFETY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
09:30 - 09:55
HIGH-LEVEL VIEW: AI, AUTOMATION, AND OPERATIONAL TRANSFORMATION
Kenny Knipschild
Smurfit Westrock
- Detailing how AI and automation are scaling across mills to improve productivity and worker safety
- Showing how capital investments translate mill performance into more sustainable packaging solutions
- Presenting the leadership approach to building high-performing mill teams through AI-driven change
09:55 - 10:00
Q&A SESSION ON AI AND AUTOMATION IN PAPER MILL OPERATIONS
10:00 - 10:30
SPEED NETWORKING SESSION
- Exchange business cards and get connected in short one-to-one meetings
- Start the conversation to arrange a more formal meeting later on in the conference
- Share your professional background and discuss your biggest business issues – don't forget your business cards!
10:30 - 11:00
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
11:00 - 11:30
PANEL DISCUSSION ON THE NEXT FRONTIER IN SUSTAINABLE PAPER PACKAGING: INNOVATIONS, MATERIALS, AND MARKET READINESS
- Improving domestic compostable foodware, unlocking cup recycling, and securing high-grade PCR fiber
- Advancing next-gen fiber materials, collaborative scaling, and cost-performance balance in packaging
- Mobilizing co-packers to trial durable low-carbon substrates, curb waste, and enable agile e-commerce
Jennifer Pinkerton | Jenn Pinkerton
Raj Shah | Coherent Market Insight
Dan LaTurno | Peoria Production Solutions
11:30 - 11:55
COATING FOR THE FUTURE
Joe Jankowski
TotalEnergies Corbion
- Reviewing the latest LCA findings showing improved environmental performance in coating technologies
- Advancing technical progress in emulsions and compounds with updated performance data and results
- Understanding how evolving laws on bioplastics and compostables are shaping future coating strategies
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON FUTURE-READY COATING INNOVATIONS AND COMPLIANCE
12:00 - 12:25
METALIZED PAPERS: A STEP TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY
Dilip Kumar Dubey
Polyplex USA, LLC
- Introducing TMP and DMP as sustainable alternatives to film and foil for packaging and e-commerce
- Outlining barrier paper properties from printability and heat sealing to food safety and gas barrier
- Validating barrier papers as food-safe and recyclable substrates for eco-friendly packaging needs
12:25 - 12:30
Q&A SESSION ON METALIZED PAPERS AND SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING
12:30 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH AND VISITING THE PAPER-PULP EXHIBITION
13:30 - 14:00
PANEL DISCUSSION ON PAPER-PULP
14:00 - 14:25
PAPER LABELS AND THE INDUSTRY OUTLOOK
Tim Bohlke
Resource Label Group
- Examining why paper is preferred for certain products and how design trends are evolving in labels
- Addressing how partnerships, such as with APR, are advancing sustainability in labeling practices
- Mapping where the paper label market is headed and how major players are shaping the future
14:25 - 14:30
Q&A SESSION ON TRENDS SHAPING THE FUTURE OF PAPER LABELS
14:30 - 14:55
ARE ALL NON-WOOD PAPERS SPECIALTY PAPERS?
Mark Lewis
Sustainable Fiber Technologies
- Tracking fiber shortages and why non-wood sources offer higher yield and greater availability
- Understanding how ag-residue-based papers provide better strength and support lighter packaging
- Clarifying how alternative fibers enable scalable production and sustainable material use in pulp systems
14:55 - 15:00
Q&A SESSION ON NON-WOOD FIBERS AND PAPER PERFORMANCE INSIGHTS
15:00 - 15:20
AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
15:20 - 15:45
REVOLUTIONIZING PACKAGING: HOW EDIBEL’S INNOVATIONS ARE SHAPING THE FUTURE OF SUSTAINABLE FIBER
Catherine Genzer
Edibel USA Packaging Solutions Inc.
- Outlining structural breakthroughs in molded fiber that offer high durability and design flexibility
- Comparing how Edibel’s patented process cuts costs through automation and water recovery innovations
- Exploring new biodegradable and compostable materials that eliminate the need for plastic packaging
15:45 - 15:50
Q&A SESSION ON EDIBEL’S ADVANCES IN FIBER-BASED PACKAGING DESIGN
15:50 - 16:15
WHAT’S NOW, NEXT, AND FUTURE IN PACKAGING INNOVATION?
Jamie Stone
PA Consulting
- Reviewing how packaging trends are evolving across personalization, sustainability, and performance
- Analyzing consumer perception of eco-friendly choices and their willingness to pay for innovation
- Learning which post-plastic technologies are scalable and how leading companies are adapting to change
16:15 - 16:20
Q&A SESSION ON FUTURE TRENDS IN PACKAGING INNOVATION
16:20 - 16:45
INNOVATIONS IN BIODEGRADABLE AND GREEN PAPER MATERIALS
Rogelio Rodríguez
Intercon Paper Solutions
- Evaluating emerging biodegradable coatings replacing polyethylene in common paper-based products
- Analyzing how sustainability-driven material shifts affect production costs and market adoption
- Investigating which green materials are showing the greatest potential and impact across key sectors
16:45 - 16:50
Q&A SESSION ON BIODEGRADABLE AND GREEN PAPER INNOVATIONS
16:50 - 17:15
NANOTECHNOLOGY IN APPLICATION – THE USE OF GRAPHENE OXIDE IN PAPERMAKING
Shane Capazorio
Kivoro
- Reviewing how graphene oxide improves bonding strength and surface properties in paper manufacturing
- Evaluating wet-end and surface sizing as key dosing stages for graphene oxide to improve paper quality
- Assessing the commercial viability and expected performance outcomes of graphene oxide in papermaking
17:15 - 17:20
Q&A SESSION ON GRAPHENE OXIDE APPLICATIONS IN PAPERMAKING
17:20 - 18:20
NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
DAY 2 :
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2026
08:00 - 08:30
MORNING REFRESHMENTS
08:30 - 08:40
OPENING ADDRESS
08:40 - 09:05
SUSTAINABILITY WITHOUT COMPROMISE: ADVANCING PPE INNOVATION TO MEET THE ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS OF HIGH-RISK MANUFACTURING
Austin Chapman
HexArmor
- Reviewing how HexArmor cuts energy use and waste while designing PPE that never compromises safety
- Learning how durable, repairable gear and take-back programs reduce impact and support circularity
- Seeing why advanced PPE helps pulp and paper plants meet ambitious 2030 emissions and waste targets
09:05 - 09:10
Q&A SESSION ON SUSTAINABLE PPE INNOVATION FOR HIGH‑RISK MANUFACTURING
09:10 - 09:35
REUSABLE SHIPPING AND DELIVERY PACKAGING: BEST PRACTICES
Louisa Freeman
University of Michigan
- Drawing on first-hand lessons from Returnity, the leading reusable shipping packaging company
- Sharing the do's and don'ts of reusable packaging programs from Returnity's major brand partnerships
- Weighing where reusable packaging beats single-use paper and pulp and where it falls short
09:35 - 09:40
Q&A SESSION ON REUSABLE PACKAGING VS SINGLE-USE PAPER
09:40 - 10:05
BEYOND TECHNOLOGY: THE ROLE OF PUBLIC POLICY IN BUILDING SUSTAINABLE INDUSTRIES
Edison Broce
Broce Group
- Framing the policy and regulatory levers available to accelerate sustainable production outcomes
- Tracing applied lessons from environmental legislation and circular economy initiatives
- Charting the collaboration pathways between government and industry to deliver net-zero commitments
10:05 - 10:10
Q&A SESSION ON POLICY AND NET-ZERO COLLABORATION IN PAPER
10:10 - 10:30
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
10:30 - 10:55
THE INCORRUPTIBLE SIGNATURE: 20 YEARS OF ZERO-DEFORESTATION SUPPLY CHAIN TRUTH
Andrew J. Ramìrez
Cherrywood Partners
- Demonstrating how an active 1,400-node registry strengthens supply chain compliance under EUDR
- Eliminating greenwashing by integrating FSC, SFI, and PEFC certifications with compostable standards
- Bridging two decades of supply chain legality with certified deforestation-free and net-zero targets
10:55 - 11:00
Q&A SESSION ON DEFORESTATION-FREE SUPPLY CHAIN VERIFICATION
11:00 - 11:25
ENVIROMAGIC: HELPING THE PUBLIC SEE THE RESOURCERY IN PAPER AND PULP
Cyril May
Better World Magic
- Showcasing how storytelling and stagecraft can make recycling education more impactful and engaging
- Presenting practical outreach “tricks” that anyone can use to communicate sustainability themes effectively
- Demonstrating how personal creativity and public engagement can drive real change in recycling behavior
11:25 - 11:30
Q&A SESSION ON USING MAGIC TO INSPIRE RECYCLING AWARENESS
11:30 - 11:55
THE AUTONOMOUS MILL: UTILIZING DIGITAL TWINS TO OPTIMIZE THE PULP & PAPER MILL
Brad Carlberg
BSC Engineering
- Defining how Digital Twins couple process and control models to enable the Autonomous Mill concept
- Structuring the six automation islands of a pulp and paper mill and their parallels in other sectors
- Specifying APC and MPC control optimisation per island for chemical, energy, and environmental gains
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON DIGITAL TWINS AND AUTONOMOUS MILL OPERATIONS
12:00 - 12:15
FEEDBACK AND RAFFLE DRAW
12:15 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH
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