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8th International Exhibition & Conference on Pulp, Paper & Allied Industries
03-05 December, 2026
Chennai Trade Centre, Nandambakkam Chennai, India
Conference Theme: - “Innovation and Sustainability in Paper Manufacturing and Packaging”
CONFERENCE THEME: INNOVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY IN PAPER MANUFACTURING AND PACKAGING

AGENDA (TENTATIVE)

The agenda was thoughtfully designed with an emphasis on industry discussion, applicability, and understanding.

A well designed conference programme for the Industry professionals

The Conference Program brings together experts from every stage of the technology, paper, and paper packaging
value chain to offer strategic insight, global perspectives, and meaningful participation.

DAY 1
Day 1, 3rd December 2026
Registration
9.00 AM - 10.00 AM
Inaugural Function
10.00 AM - 11.30 AM
Keynote Address
Business Network Tea/Coffee Session
11.45 AM - 12.00 PM
CEO PANEL DISCUSSION
12.00 PM - 1.30 PM
Theme : Raw Material and Beyond
Business Network Lunch Session
1.30 PM - 2.30 PM
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE THEME: INNOVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY IN PAPER MANUFACTURING AND PACKAGING
02.30 PM - 05.30 PM :
TECHNICAL SESSION-I
Theme : Paper and Packaging - Green Initiatives and Future Technologies
Presentations
1

Valorization of waste Pine needle biomass into cushioning material for protective packaging applications: A sustainable alternative to expanded polystyrene

Prof. Kirtiraj K. Gaikwad, Head and Associate Professor, Paper & Packaging Technology Department, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee, India.

2

Transforming Food Packaging with Paper

Vijay Gupta, Founder, APP (Asia Pulp & Papers), India

3

How sustainable is the paper and packaging industry? Futuristic strategies and ideas

Ganesh Bhadti, Executive Director (Operations & Projects), Seshasayee Paper and Boards Ltd., India

4

Speciality Paper & Packaging: Sustainable innovation & its Communication to customers

Saikat Basu, Chief Marketing & Sales Officer, Orient Paper & Industries Ltd., CKA Birla Group

5

ZLD in Pulp and Paper Sector - Challenges and Solutions

Karishma Bist, Director - Resource Conservation and Management, Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry, India

6

Green initiatives in Paper and Paper packaging

Dr. K. Sudarshan, Manager (R & D), Tamil Nadu Newsprint and Papers Ltd, India