Conference 2026
Tuesday 14 April
Sponsored by: Valmet & Sulzer
Three Tracks Full of World-Class Programme
The three-part conference programme is built around future mills, new technologies that promote circularity and carbon neutrality, and innovative wood-based products. In total, the conference will feature nearly 50 world-class presentations.
TRACK 1: Factory of the Future
TRACK 2: Novel future technologies towards circularity and lower emissions
TRACK 3: New innovative wood-based products
Schedule
8:00–8:45 Coffee and registration
8:45–10:00 Conference opening
10:00–17:00 Track programme
17:00–18:30 Networking drinks
For speakers and detailed programme info, please visit our programme page or see our newly published event digest.
Conference Opening
Room 103A | 8:45–10:00
Conference opening features three keynotes and a panel discussion with the keynote speakers. The panel is moderated by Anna Ståhle.
Keynotes
- Direction of global economy in the middle of growing uncertainties
Tuuli Koivu, Chief Economist, Nordea - AI as a game changer – learnings from AI-driven deep-tech start-ups to pulp and paper industry
Mala Valroy, Investment Manager, Industrifonde - The forest industry at a crossroads: leading the transformation
Jussi Vanhanen, President and CEO, Metsä Group
Track Overview
10:00–17:00
Track 1:
Factory of the Future
Room 103A
Session 1: Artificial intelligence as a game changer and risk factor
Session 2: Future energy solutions enhancing efficiency and competitiveness
Session 3: Learnings from large investment projects
Track 2:
Novel future technologies towards circularity and lower emissions
Room 204-205
Session 1: Technologies aiding forest industry towards carbon zero
Session 2: Increasing yield and value with lignin valorisation
Session 3: Forest industry side-streams enabling sustainable growth
Track 3:
New innovative wood-based products
Room 208
Session 1: Packaging innovations leading the way
for a sustainable future
Session 2: Nordic Textile Fibre Day, part 1
Accelerating growth in textile fibres
Session 3: Nordic Textile Fibre Day, part 2
Driving the circle of life in textiles
Conference Networking Drinks
Café Lilla Strindberg | 17:00-18:30
Don’t forget to network! After the conference it’s time to wind down a bit and get to know your peers. Enjoy relaxed conversations, exchange fresh ideas and make new connections in an informal setting that brings together professionals from across the industry.
For conference and invited guests only
No separate registration required.
Top-Level Talks. Global Insights. Real Impact.
Gain a deeper understanding of the latest developments in the forest-based bioeconomy, exchange ideas with industry leaders and be inspired by the cutting-edge innovations shaping the future of the sector.
Main Partner
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