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Agenda 2024
DAY 1: MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2024
0830 - 0930 REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS
0930 - 0940 OPENING ADDRESS
0940 - 1005 SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING: WHAT BRANDS WANT AND WHAT PAPER PACKAGING CAN DELIVER
- Exploring brand sustainability targets and their impact on packaging supply chains
- Highlighting the importance of being a low-carbon producer in paper manufacturing
- Trends and challenges in recycled-content paper demand and going plastic-free
Katie Mencke
AFRY
AFRY
1005 - 1010 Q&A SESSION ON SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING INNOVATIONS IN PAPER PACKAGING
1010 - 1030 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!
Conference Host
1030 - 1100 MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
1100 - 1125 ENERGY EFFICIENCY: THE PATH TO SUSTAINABILITY
- Reviewing the significant role of energy efficiency in achieving net-zero goals
- Energy efficiency practices and audits in the pulp and paper industry
- Analyzing the best practices and case studies for energy management in this sector
Tom Danz
CleanTech Partners
CleanTech Partners
1125 - 1130 Q&A SESSION ON ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN THE PULP AND PAPER INDUSTRY
1130 - 1155 GROWTH AND TRANSFORMATION IN RETAIL FOOD PACKAGED GOODS AND FOOD SERVICE PACKAGING
- Discussing the impact of climate change awareness on consumer behavior and packaging choices
- Examining the health effects of packaging on food and the implications for global sourcing policies
- Investigating legislative changes, extended producer responsibility, and new recycling requirements
Ian Lifshitz
Asia Pulp & Paper
Asia Pulp & Paper
1155 - 1200 Q&A SESSION ON RETAIL FOOD PACKAGING TRANSFORMATION
1200 - 1330 NETWORKING LUNCH AND VISITING THE SUSTAINABLE PAPER & PULP EXHIBITION
1330 - 1355 NEXT-GENERATION PLASMA COATING TECHNOLOGY FOR ROLL SURFACES
- Tackling corrosion in critical roll positions and enhancing durability
- Reducing defects, preventing buildup on roll surfaces, and minimizing fabric wear
- Enhancing traction and effective sheet management at the end of the process
Paul McCarten
American Roller Company
American Roller Company
1355 - 1400 Q&A SESSION ON THE NEXT GEN PLASMA COATING TECH FOR ROLL SURFACES
1400 - 1425 ROCKWELL PULP AND PAPER SUSTAINABILITY APPLICATIONS – ENERGY, COMPLIANCE, AND RELIABILITY
- Adaptive control for optimizing energy consumption in sludge system aeration
- EPA-certified emissions reporting application for gas-fired sources
- AI-driven anomaly detection in fan, pump, and compressor systems
Mike Clark
Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation
1425 - 1430 Q&A SESSION ON PULP AND PAPER SUSTAINABILITY: ENERGY, COMPLIANCE, RELIABILITY
1430 - 1500 AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
1500 - 1525 OPERATOR DRIVEN SAFETY AND RELIABILITY (ODSR)
- Comparing time-based maintenance, condition-based maintenance, and the ODSR approach
- Applying a Blue Ocean strategy to enhance reliability and operational efficiency
- Improving communication and strategies to reduce downtime in operations
Josh Robinson
IRISS Inc.
IRISS Inc.
1525 - 1530 Q&A SESSION ON OPERATOR DRIVEN SAFETY AND RELIABILITY
1530 - 1555 RENW: PROVING INDUSTRIAL HEMP IS THE NEW NSK
- Introducing RENW (e6pulp) and its advantages over Northern Softwood Kraft in pulp production
- Exploring RENW's sustainable pulp production process, from seed to paper, and industry impact
- RENW's role in addressing industry challenges and contributing to a sustainable supply chain
Kimberly Kovacs
RENW
RENW
1555 - 1600 Q&A SESSION ON THE FUTURE OF INDUSTRIAL HEMP IN PULP PRODUCTION
1600 - 1700 NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
DAY 2: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2024
0900 - 0930 MORNING REFRESHMENTS
0930 - 0940 OPENING ADDRESS
0940 - 1005 HOW REDUCING YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT WITH CARBON CAPTURE CAN UNLOCK NEW REVENUE STREAMS
- Understand the benefits of high-quality carbon credits for achieving "net negative" emissions
- Learn about financial incentives and potential revenue streams from reducing your carbon footprint
- Locate how carbon capture operates in both new and existing pulp and paper facilities
Ali Elahimehr
Svante Technologies Inc.
Svante Technologies Inc.
1005 - 1010 Q&A SESSION ON CARBON FOOTPRINT REDUCTION AND NEW REVENUE STREAMS
1010 - 1035 FIBER THERMOFORMING PULP AND AGRICULTURAL FIBERS FOR PRODUCING AUTOMOTIVE PARTS
- Collaborative development of fiber thermoformed auto parts by the University of Tennessee and Volkswagen Group of America .
- Development of a recycling strategy for fiber thermoformed components
- Comparison of mechanical performance, lifecycle implications, and long-term prospects
David Harper
The University of Tennessee
The University of Tennessee
1035 - 1040 Q&A SESSION ON THE FIBER THERMOFORMING PULP FOR AUTOMOTIVE PARTS
1040 - 1100 MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
1100 - 1125 DOES (HOME) COMPOSTABLE PAPER PACKAGING MAKE SENSE?
- Assessing end-of-life options for paper including recycling, incineration with energy recovery, and organic recycling
- Understanding that compostability includes environmental safety and timely disintegration, beyond biodegradability
- Impact of paper composition and additives, especially coatings, on compostability
Mahya Wood
Normec OWS
Normec OWS
1125 - 1130 Q&A SESSION ON COMPOSTABLE PAPER PACKAGING SENSE
1130 - 1155 BIOLOGICALLY DEGRADABLE AND PULPABLE COATINGS FOR FUNCTIONALIZING PAPER PRODUCTS
- Limitations of repulping paper with petroleum-derived films and its landfill impact
- Presenting PHA-based coatings for paper products and their practical applications
- Discussing the environmental advantages of biodegradable coatings in reducing methane emissions
Virginia Weber
University of Georgia
University of Georgia
1155 - 1200 Q&A SESSION ON BIOLOGICALLY DEGRADABLE PAPER COATINGS AND ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS
1200 - 1215 FEEDBACK & RAFFLE DRAW
1215 - 1330 NETWORKING LUNCH
Key topics for 2024:
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Trends in eco-friendly paper packaging influenced by changing preferences
Discover how paper emerges as an eco-friendly, sustainable packaging alternative, addressing environmental concerns -
Cutting-edge technologies and creative solutions in paper production
Harness advancements such as nano cellulose, biopolymers, AI, and blockchain to revolutionize paper manufacturing for sustainability -
Latest research on green materials for biodegradable paper products
Learn about diverse fibers, novel materials, smart paper, and cutting-edge recycling techniques for producing eco-friendly paper products -
Adopting efficient, water-saving technologies in pulp and paper processes
Demonstrating energy-efficient technology to save water, reduce deforestation, and maintain sustainable material supplies -
Upcoming regulatory challenges and opportunities for sustainable practices
Collaborate with industry leaders to develop policies and regulations that promote sustainable practices and ensure environmental stewardship -
Case studies on innovative manufacturing processes in paper production
Explore strategies to build resilient supply chains through sustainable sourcing, quality checks, and technology-driven efficiency and transparency
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