IRMC Fall Meeting
IRMC Fall Meeting
Renewable Bioproducts Institute | Georgia Institute of Technology 500 10th Street, NW Atlanta, Georgia 30332-0620
Wednesday, November 08, 2023 to Friday, November 10, 2023
TAPPI's International Research Management Committee Fall 2023 Meeting
TAPPI’s International Research Management Committee is a group of chief technology officers and academics who lead the research and development efforts of the pulp, paper, and packaging industry. The purpose of this prestigious committee is to enhance the management of research and development in the pulp and paper industry. The committee provides a forum in which research managers may share its experiences and problems in areas of mutual interest.
If you are not a member of this committee and interested in joining, please contact Hannah Peterson or 770.862.3114
2023 Program Info
Program
(As of November 8, 2023)
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ACTIVITIES |
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Thursday, November 9, 2023 |
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7:00 AM -8:00 AM |
Continental Breakfast – CARLYLE'S CATERING |
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8:30 AM-10:00 AM |
Dr. Chris Luettgen & Dr. Alexander Koukoulas Introductions
Dr. Alexander Koukoulas, Director, AFRY, will discuss emerging topics in sustainability, the importance of Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, and how mills can both mitigate carbon dioxide emissions and increase profitability.
Jose Gonzales, Director, AFRY, will look at opportunities in the packaging sector and how companies are working to expand their sustainable product portfolios.
Dr. Valerie Thomas, Georgia Tech, LCA expert on state of examinations
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10:00 AM -10:15 AM |
Break |
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10:15 AM – 12:00 PM |
Nick DiLuzio, VP Georgia Forestry Foundation
Dr. Sandeep Kulkarni, Association of Plastic Recyclers |
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12:00 PM -1:00 PM |
Lunch - CARLYLE'S CATERING |
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1:00 PM – 1:30 PM |
Dr. Kim Nelson, CTO Nanocellulose, GranBio
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1:30 PM – 5:00 PM |
Tours · Robert C. Williams Museum of Papermaking · Alex Ard-Kelly, Holotable, holographic imaging of trade shows and conferences · Joulea Co., drone imaging of buildings and equipment for weak structural and temperature inefficiencies.
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6:00 PM |
Dinner (On Your Own) |
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Friday, November 10, 2023 |
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7:00 AM -8:00 AM |
Continental Breakfast – CARLYLE'S CATERING |
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8:30 AM – 12:00 PM |
Dr. Chris Luettgen, APPTI Carbon Net Zero Roadmapping
Dr. David Eady, Ray Anderson Institute for Sustainable Business – Georgia Carbon Drawdown
Dr. Cyrus Aidun, Multi-phase forming for water conservation and reduced evaporative drying energy.
IRMC Membership Committee Update |
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12:00 PM |
Box Lunch |
TAPPI International Research Management Committee Registration Information
Wednesday, November 8th, 2023 – Friday, November 10th, 2023 | Georgia Tech Renewable Bioproducts Institute
Full Committee Meeting Registration - $1,550.00
Single Day - $800.00
Spouse/Guest - $600
Retired - $1,000
Click on the link to book your reservations for TAPPI Rolling Room Block on November 7th, 2023 through November 10th , 2024
Booking Deadline: 10/31/2023
Please note that travel to and from the airport is NOT included in the registration fee.
Non-smoking King bedding accommodations have been blocked for this group. Please note that all guestrooms are non-smoking.
All reservations must be accompanied by a valid credit card, as the first night’s stay to include legally imposed taxes (currently 16.9%) and applicable fees ($5 daily Georgia lodging fee) will be charged at or shortly after the time the reservation is made. This charge will be refundable until 7 days before the check-in date if written cancellation notification is received by the hotel.
For any other requests or inquiries, please enter this information within the appropriate request boxes during the reservations process or call the hotel directly by calling (800) 706-2899 or (404) 838-2100.
For any additional nights needed before or after the posted group dates, please contact the hotel directly at (800)706-2899 to check availability.
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