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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
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE THEME: INNOVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY IN PAPER MANUFACTURING AND PACKAGING
10.00 AM - 11.45 AM :
TECHNICAL SESSION-II
Theme : Innovation in Paper Manufacturing, packaging and Green Energy
Presentations
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

2

Economic Hardship and Concerns of the Paper Industry and a Way Forward to Making the Indian Paper Industry World-Class

Veerendra Kumar Bhorale, Executive Project Manager, NI Foundation and Ventures, India

2

The Future of Paper Packaging: Innovations and Sustainable Solutions

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

Business Network Tea/Coffee Session : 10.15 AM - 11.45 AM
11.45 AM - 1.30 PM :
TECHNICAL SESSION-III
Theme : Green Energy and Carbon Credit : Benefits to Paper Industry
Presentations by : BEE & Ministry of Power, Govt. of India
Business Network Lunch Session : 1.30 PM - 2.30 PM
2.30 PM - 4.00 PM :
TECHNICAL SESSION-IV
Theme: Innovation in Pulping and Paper Making: Emerging Technologies and Role of Al
1

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

Dr. Priti Shivhare Lal, Scientist-F, CPPRI, India.

2

Use Of Novel Material In Novel Technology For Achieving Outstanding Elongation Properties In Cross Direction

Jonas Karlsson, Albany International, Halmstad, Sweden Marion Sterner, Head (R&D) Shareholder – Gruppo X di X Gruppo srl, Italy

3

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

Juan Cecchini, Sr. Development Manager, PAC Board and Paper Machines, Valmet Technologies Oy, Finland

4

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

5

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

Dr. Vibhore Rastogi, Associate Professor, IIT Roorkee, India

6

Data-Informed Approaches to Paper Making

D. K. Singhal, Director, Chandpur Paper Mills, India

7

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

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