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THE LEADING CONFERENCE IN EUROPE
PART OF SMITHERS PAPER WEEK 2027
Specialty Papers Europe is the leading conference in Europe dedicated to the specialty paper and packaging industry.
Providing the latest updates on advancements and trends influencing specialty paper and packaging today, delegates come to the event to share knowledge and ideas, as well as network with high-level players from across the supply chain.
Alongside a leading conference programme, Specialty Papers Europe provides the perfect environment for you to connect with senior decision makers and key players from across the specialty paper and packaging industry and build on those all-important business relationships. At Specialty Papers Europe, delegates...
- Discovered solutions to the biggest challenges facing the specialty paper and packaging sector through a series of dynamic sessions covering market and economic outlook, PPWR & SUPD regulation, and the latest barrier innovations and bio-based materials
- Networked with senior representatives of leading paper and packaging industry players. Speakers and attendees include senior experts from UPM, Nestlé, L'Oréal, H.B. Fuller, Walki Group, Solenis, SWM International, Ellen MacArthur Foundation, Åbo Akademi University, Nalco Water and more
- Had their questions answered during dedicated Q&A sessions throughout the event
"EXCELLENT CHANCE FOR NETWORKING WITH TECHNICAL EXPERTS IN THE SPECIALTY PAPER SECTOR"
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WHY ATTEND
why SPECIALTY PAPERS EUROPE is a must attend
NETWORK WITH INDUSTRY LEADERS
Connect with senior decision-makers and key players from across the specialty paper and packaging value chain, including experts from UPM, Nestlé, L'Oréal & many more.
HEAR THE LATEST INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
Gain expert perspectives on market and economic outlook, PPWR & SUPD regulation, and the trends shaping the future of specialty paper and packaging.
LEARN FROM LEADING EXPERTS
Join dynamic sessions, panel discussions, and dedicated Q&As driving innovation in barrier technology, bio-based materials, and sustainable packaging.
speakers
2026 SPEAKERS
CHRISTIANE LAINE
UPM Innovation
KIRIL DIMITROV
Nestlé
LAURA SMITH
Ellen MacArthur Foundation
AGENDA AT A GLANCE
08:00-08:50 Registration and Welcome Refreshments
08:50-09:40 Session 1: Market & Economic Outlook: Assessing Paperisation in a Changing Economy
09:40-12:05 Session 2: Navigating PPWR & SUPD - next steps & future strategies
12:05-14:00 Session 3: Accelerating Innovation & Scale-up in Paper-based Flexible Packaging
14:00-16:05 Session 4: Sustainable Stories - from lab validation to brand owner
16:05-17:40 Session 5: Barrier Innovations & Novel Materials
17:40-19:10 Networking Drinks Reception
08:00-08:55 Registration and Refreshments
09:00-11:10 Session 6: Specialty Paper Delivers: plastics & PFAS free applications & sustainability scale up
11:10-12:00 Session 7: Next Generation Bio Based Barriers & Multilayer Coatings
12:00-15:10 Session 8 : AI Innovations & functional Solutions: Converting, Processing & technology Updates
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About US
2026 KEY THEMES
- Market and economic outlook: assessing paperisation in a changing economy
- Navigating PPWR & SUPD - next steps and future strategies
- Accelerating innovation and scale-up in paper-based flexible packaging
- Sustainable stories - from lab validation to brand owner reality
- Barrier innovations and novel materials
- Specialty paper delivers: sustainability scale up and PFAS-free, high-performance paper solutions
- Next generation bio-based barriers and multilayer coatings
- AI innovations and functional solutions: converting, processing and technology updates
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