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Specialty Papers US

Monday, October 27 - Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Chicago, IL

Bolster Your Company for Economic Headwinds and Prepare for 2026 with Exclusive Insights and Networking Opportunities


Features of the 2025 Conference:

  • 20+ presentations detailing the most-pressing topics for paper companies in 2025 such as market trends, regulatory updates, barriers and coatings updates, paper testing and research, new innovations and technologies, sustainable solutions for packaging, bio-based barriers and alternative fibers, MRF perspective and supply chain logistics
  • Nearly 5 hours of built-in networking time in the forms of breaks, lunches and receptions sponsored by Archroma and Kuraray
  • Connect with the other 150+ attendees, speakers, and sponsors in the event app directory
  • Full access to the video recordings and speaker materials after the event

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What is Specialty Papers US?
Specialty Papers US is the only conference dedicated to providing the specialty papers industry with the insights they need in today's paper market. Experts from top companies such as RecycleMe, Ingredion, CelluComp, Amcor and others will lead insightful discussions and attendees will form lasting relationships with professionals throughout the entire supply chain- suppliers, manufacturers, producers, transporters and end users.

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Who Attends Specialty Papers? 
All positions of the specialty papers supply chain will attend with common job titles such as Product Development Engineer, Customer Solutions and Product Innovations, Global Director of Packaging, A and R Manager, Quality Director, Production Supervisor, Senior Chemist, Marketing Manager, and more. 

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“Specialty Papers conference always provides excellent insight into the near and future paper market. We find it especially helpful when considering medium to long term direction for our development program.” -Aquasol

2025 Agenda

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Session I: Market Overview and Trends – Where is the paper industry going for the next 5-10 years?
Session II: Regulatory Updates
Session III: Barriers and Coatings Updates
Session IV: Paper Testing Methods and Research
Evening Networking Reception- Sponsored by Archroma
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Session V: Innovation & Technology in the Paper Industry
Session VI: Sustainable Solutions for Packaging
Session VII: Bio-Based Barriers & Alternative Fibers
Session VIII: The MRF Perspective
Session IX: Supply Chain Logistics
Closing Remarks
Stewart Holm - American Forest & Paper Association

Stewart Holm

Chief Scientist at American Forest & Paper Association
Patrick Park - UPM

Patrick Park

Manager, Technical Sales, America at UPM
Scott Peplinski - Solenis

Scott Peplinski

Business Development and Applications Team Manager - Barrier Coatings at Solenis
Kendra Fein - Hoffmaster

Kendra Fein

R&D Manager at Hoffmaster
Dustin Schadt - Norkol

Dustin Schadt

Vice President, Sales & Marketing at Norkol
Christian Kemp-Griffin - CelluComp

Christian Kemp-Griffin

CRO at CelluComp

2025 Sponsors

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Artemyn
Suzano
Archroma
Dow
Ingredion
Kuraray

2025 Advisory Board

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Steve Ottone - MCP Mallard Creek Polymers

Steve Ottone

Technical Service Representative at MCP Mallard Creek Polymers
Gary Robinson - Cellucomp

Gary Robinson

Chief Revenue Officer at Cellucomp
Scott McNutt - Nextep Partners LLC

Scott McNutt

Consultant at Nextep Partners LLC
Brad Hartong - Primient

Brad Hartong

Applications Development Scientist at Primient
Dave Magda - Pixelle

Dave Magda

Director of Innovation at Pixelle
Dr. Sandeep Kulkarni - KoolEarth Solutions Inc.

Dr. Sandeep Kulkarni

Founder and President at KoolEarth Solutions Inc.

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