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Specialty Papers US

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

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Featuring frontline insights from fiber innovation, regulatory shifts, sustainable alternatives, end-use breakthroughs and more!

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Features of the 2025 Conferece:

  • Speakers from Smithers, Delsci, Honeywell International, Mondi, Cellulotech, Earthodic, and MORE panelists and speakers to come
  • Nearly 5 hours of built-in networking time in the forms of breaks, lunches and receptions sponsored by Solenis and Kuraray
  • Explore the latest solutions in the exhibit hall with booths from The Dow Chemical Company, Ingredion, Kuraray, Pixelle Specialty Solutions, and Solenis
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  • Full access to the video recordings and speaker materials after the event
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ABOUT THE EVENT

Specialty Papers US is the premier event in North America dedicated to showcasing innovation in the specialty papers industry. This event provides a unique opportunity for experts to come together and drive conversation around market influencers, hear ideas and insights from different parts of the supply chain, and become knowledgeable about innovations and market insights that will improve their business. 

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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

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2025 Sponsors

Dow
Ingredion
Kuraray
Pixelle
Solenis

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 - Tetonia, LLC

Gary Robinson

Fractional Advisor: Sustainability and Consumer Packaged Goods at Tetonia, LLC
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.

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: Sustainable Solutions for Packaging
Session III: Barriers and Coatings Updates
Session IV: Paper Testing Methods and Research
Evening Networking Reception
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Session V: Innovation & Technology in the Paper Industry
Session VI: Regulatory Updates
Session VII: Bio-Based Barriers
Session VIII: The MRF Perspective
Session IX: Supply Chain Logistics
Closing Remarks

2025 Speakers

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Romain Metivet - Cellulotech

Romain Metivet

Founder & CEO at Cellulotech
Christina Odorisio - Ingredion

Christina Odorisio

Research Associate, Advanced Research and Chemistry at Ingredion
Johannes Zipfel - Delsci

Johannes Zipfel

Managing Director at Delsci
David Chacon - Kuraray

David Chacon

PLANTIC Technical Service & Market Development Engineer at Kuraray
Natasha Melton - Earthodic

Natasha Melton

Head of Product Development at Earthodic
Jake Finkelstein - Ingredion

Jake Finkelstein

Sr. Marketing Analyst, Industrial Ingredients at Ingredion

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