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Recruit the Next Generation of Industry Leaders at TAPPI-PIMA Student Summit

Every year, more than 200 engineering and technical students interested in the pulp, paper, packaging, tissue, and forest products industries gather for the TAPPI‑PIMA Student Summit. They're motivated, engaged, and actively exploring internships, co-op opportunities, and full-time careers.

As experienced professionals retire and competition for talent increases, the Student Summit gives companies a unique opportunity to build relationships with future employees before they enter the workforce.

Taking place January 16–18, 2027, in Raleigh, North Carolina, the TAPPI‑PIMA Student Summit brings together students from 15+ universities across North America alongside industry professionals, educators, and association leaders for a weekend of networking, leadership development, and career exploration.

Sponsorships help make the event possible. Your investment doesn't just put your logo on a lanyard. It funds travel stipends that get students in the room, underwrites competitions that sharpen real-world skills, and signals to the next generation that your company is a place worth building a career.

Why Sponsor Student Summit?

As a sponsor, you:

  • Build your pipeline before graduation season. Meet more than 200 engineering and technical students from leading programs across North America, all in one location.
  • Get your brand in front of future leaders. Students in pulp and paper programs often receive multiple employment offers before graduation. Student Summit gives sponsors an opportunity to connect with these future professionals early.
  • Meet your top candidates. Interviewing sponsors receive student resumes ahead of the event, so you arrive with a shortlist.

Invest in What's Next

The TAPPI-PIMA Student Summit offers a unique once-a-year opportunity to connect with future engineers, technical professionals, and industry leaders before they enter the workforce. Don't miss your chance to recruit top talent, strengthen your brand, and invest in the future of our industry.

Visit tappistudentsummit.org for more information or contact Shane Holt at +1 (352) 333-3345 or sholt@naylor.com to explore sponsorship opportunities.

 

Previous attendees included students from the following universities: Auburn University, Clemson University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia Southern University, Grenoble INP (France), Louisiana Tech University, McMaster University, Miami University, Michigan State University, Mississippi State University, North Carolina A & T, North Carolina State University, Oregon State University, State University of New York, University of Florida, University of Maine, University of Minnesota, University of Tennessee Knoxville, University of Washington, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, University of Wisconsin - Stout, Western Michigan University, and Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

Previous sponsors included: ABB, Andritz, AstenJohnson, Axchem USA, BHS Corrugated North America, Brueckner Group USA, Cascades, Clearwater Paper, Domtar, Ecolab, First Quality Tissue, Georgia-Pacific, Graphic Packaging International, Greenpac Mill, Greif, Hargrove & Constructors, International Paper, Irving Consumer Products, Jacobs, Jedson Engineering, Kiefel Technologies, Nalco Water, Packaging Corporation of America, Pixelle Specialty Solutions, Procemex Inc., RPTA (Recycled Paperboard Technical Association), Sappi North America, Smurfit Westrock, Solenis, Suzano, TAPPI Foundation, TAPPI Gulf Coast Section, Twin Rivers Paper, USDA Forest Service, Valmet, Voith, Wood, and Yates.