Subject Matter Experts Invited to Present at TAPPICon 2025

ATLANTA (November 5, 2024) – TAPPICon, the leading technical conference for the global forest products industry, is currently conducting its Call for Papers for the 2025 event.

TAPPICon 2025, May 4-7, 2025, Minneapolis, MN
Reflecting this year's theme, "Collaborate, Educate, Elevate: A Confluence of Ideas & Solutions," TAPPICon 2025 provides a unique platform for industry professionals, researchers, and thought leaders to come together and exchange cutting-edge insights, best practices, and emerging trends. With a focus on driving innovation, sustainability, and excellence in the industry, TAPPICon serves as a key destination for professionals seeking to advance their careers and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving landscape.

This year’s TAPPICon introduces a new program format designed to address the industry’s most pressing issues and opportunities. To deliver a comprehensive experience, the programming will center around six critical topics that are shaping the future of the forest products sector. TAPPICon 2025 will also expand its scope beyond paper, tissue, and sustainability to include additional industry segments such as pulping, engineering, nanotechnology, and biobased products, making it a must-attend event for professionals throughout the entire supply chain.

The six topics include:

  • Equipment, Processes & Operations: Exploring advanced solutions aimed at optimizing processes and equipment to enhance production efficiency, product quality, and operational reliability.
  • Emerging Technologies & Methodologies: Showcasing the latest technological advancements transforming the pulp and paper industry, including new and online tools and methods for assessing and enhancing production processes.
  • Corporate Citizenship, Sustainability & Environmental Impact: Addressing how corporate citizenship integrates with sustainable practices and strategies aimed at reducing the environmental footprint and promoting a circular economy.
  • Innovative Technology for Products & Processes: Focusing on methods and innovations to improve quality of product properties, and overall production reliability. 
  • Pulp & Fiber Innovations, Alternative Materials and Applications: Highlighting advancements on using high aspect ratio fibers and sustainable fibers to reduce environmental impact and improve sustainability in pulp and fiber materials.
  • Talent Development, Safety & Best Practices: Focusing on career development, industry trends, and best practices aimed at attracting, training and retaining talent. 

Learn more about each topic area.

Abstract Submittal
Individuals interested in presenting at TAPPICon 2025 are encouraged to submit an abstract through TAPPI’s Speaker Management System by the December 1, 2024 deadline.

For more information on submitting an abstract, including guidelines and submission instructions, please visit TAPPICon.org or contact  Pat Stiede, TAPPI Speaker Relations Manager.

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