Event Overview

Why Attend?

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. Previous attendees include representatives from Mondi, Unilever, Stora Enso, Clariant, BASF, Michelman and many more.

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

Who Attends?

"Excellent chance for networking with technical experts in the Specialty Paper sector" - Ence