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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 2
DAY 2, 4TH DECEMBER 2026
TECHNICAL SESSION-I : 10.15 AM - 11.45 AM Theme : Innovation in Paper Manufacturing, packaging and Green Energy

Session Chair

1Session Chair

Anil Kumar

Technical Adviser, IARPMA

(Former Executive Director & CEO, Shreyans Industries Ltd.)

Speaker

2 Speaker 1

Development of Multifunctional Bio-Based Composite Coating Material for Sustainable Packaging Paper and Board

Dr. Tarangini Korumilli,

Asst. Prof., Centre for Biomaterials, & Environmental Biotechnology, Chennai, India.

3 Speaker 2

Decarbonizing the Indian Pulp and Paper Industry: Implications of CCTS, Renewable Energy Obligations and Energy Efficiency Pathways

Binoy Vijayan,

Counsellor, CII-GBC, Hyderabad, India.

4 Speaker 2

Leveraging the Anisotropic, 3D-Connected Network of Fibres of Minimally Processed Mature Luffa cylindrica for Transport- Focused Packaging Applications

Prof. Kirtiraj K. Gaikwad,

Head and Associate Professor, Department of Paper and Packaging Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, India.

5 Speaker 2

Evaluation of Paper-Based Packaging as a Sustainable Alternative for Diverse Product Applications : A Comprehensive Transportation Simulation Study Based on ISTA Test Protocols

R. Pon Kumar,

Deputy Director and Regional Officer, Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP), Chennai, India.

6 Speaker 2

Global Best Practices of Decarbonization and Energy Excellence in Lime Kilns in Kraft process

Prateek Sharma,

Project Manager MACS – BTG, BTG Group, A Voith Group, India.

Presentations on
"Assistance in Deploying Energy Efficient Technologies in Pulp and Paper Industry under ADEETIE Scheme"

ADEETIE Scheme presentation 1 ADEETIE Scheme presentation 2

Session Chair

1Session Chair

R. Chandrasekharan

Vice President - Project Engineering

Enmas Andritz Ltd.

Speaker

2 Speaker 1

Strategies for Enhancing Raw Material Security in the Indian Pulp and Paper Industry through High-Yield Bamboo Agroforestry

Dr. Priti Shivhare Lal,

Scientist-F, CPPRI, India.

3 Speaker 2

From HRF to MFC: what is the most suitable strategy of stock treatment for paper & board making applications?

Juan Cecchini,

Senior Development Manager, PAC Board and Paper Machines TU Wet End R&D, Valmet Technologies Oy, Finland...

4 Speaker 1 Jonas Karlsson
5 Speaker 2 Marion Sterner

The use of Novel Material in Novel Technology for Achieving Outstanding Elongation Properties in Cross Direction by Albany International and Gruppo X di X Gruppo srl

Jonas Karlsson,
Albany International, Halmstad, Sweden

Marion Sterner,
Head (R&D) – Gruppo X di X Gruppo srl, Italy.

6 Speaker 2

Beyond Epichlorohydrin: Bio-Derived Wet Strength Agent for Next- Generation Tea Bags

Dr. Vibhore Rastogi

Associate Professor, IIT Roorkee, India.

7 Speaker 2

Looking at Paper Making in the Light of Data

D. K. Singhal,

Director, Chandpur Paper Mills, India.

8 Speaker 2

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.

9 Speaker 1 Shikha Dutta
10 Speaker 2 Dr. Sanjay Tyagi

Application of Nano/Micro fibrillated cellulose: A novel way of ash improvement in paper

Shikha Dutta
Research Scholar, Uttaranchal University & Project Associate, CPPRI, Saharanpur, India.

Dr. Sanjay Tyagi,
Head Stock Preparation & Paper Making, CPPRI, India

Conference Partners
DIAMOND PARTNER
GOLD PARTNER
Supporting Associations
  • South Indian Kraft Paper Mills Association
  • South Indian Paper Mills Association
  • South Indian Duplex Board Mrfs Association
  • North Indian Paper Mills Association
  • Gujart Paper Mills Association