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Specialty Papers US

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

Join Experts From Delsci, Honeywell International, Mondi, Cellulotech, Earthodic And MORE!

Specialty Papers USA returns to Chicago, Illinois from October 27-28, 2025. This is the leading conference for the entire specialty papers value chain to come together and discuss recent innovations in order to overcome shared challenges. Attendees can expect exclusive insights on the market, regulatory updates, barriers and coatings, testing and research, sustainable solutions, bio-based barriers, and supply chain logsitics

Features of the 2025 Conferece:

  • Nearly 5 hours of built-in networking time in the forms of breaks, lunches and receptions sponsored by Solenis and Kuraray
  • Connect with the other 150+ attendees, speakers, and sponsors in the event app directory
  • Full access to the video recordings and speaker materials after the event

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What is Specialty Papers US?
Specialty Papers USA is the only conference dedicated to providing the specialty papers industry with the insights they need to combat economic headwinds. Experts from top companies such as RecycleMe, Ingredion, CelluComp, Amcor and others will lead insightful presentations alongside key networking moments built-in to the event so you can foster lasting relationships with the entire supply chain- suppliers, manufacturers, producers, transporters and end users.

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Who Attends Specialty Papers? 
All positions of the specialty papers supply chain with common job titles such as Product Development Engineer, Customer Solutions and Product Innovations, Global Director of Packaging, A and R Manager, Quality Director, Production Supervisor, Senior Chemist, Marketing Manager, and more. 

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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

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: Regulatory Updates
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: Sustainable Solutions for Packaging
Session VII: Bio-Based Barriers & Alternative Fibers
Session VIII: The MRF Perspective
Session IX: Supply Chain Logistics
Closing Remarks
Abigail Sztein - American Forest & Paper Association

Abigail Sztein

Executive Director, Recovered Fiber at American Forest & Paper Association
Jason Bergquist - RecycleMe

Jason Bergquist

Vice President, US Operations at RecycleMe
Breanna Van Nuland - Amcor

Breanna Van Nuland

Senior Product Development Engineer at Amcor
Christian Kemp-Griffin - CelluComp

Christian Kemp-Griffin

CEO at CelluComp
Romain Metivet - Cellulotech

Romain Metivet

Founder & CEO at Cellulotech
Christina Odorisio - Ingredion

Christina Odorisio

Research Associate, Advanced Research and Chemistry at Ingredion

2025 Sponsors

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Artemyn
Suzano
Archroma
Dow
Ingredion
Kuraray

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 - Cellucomp

Gary Robinson

Consultant and CRO at Cellucomp
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.

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