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FASTMARKETS FOREST PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA CONFERENCE 2024

Date : Oct. 29 - 30, 2024

Venue : The Westin Chicago River North

Website : https://www.fastmarkets.com/our-events/forest-product-events/

FASTMARKETS FOREST PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA CONFERENCE 2024

The Fastmarkets Forest Products North America Conference 2024 is one of the most important gatherings for professionals in the forest products industry. This year’s conference will take place from October 28-30, 2024, in Chicago, USA, and is expected to draw over 400 industry leaders. The event will feature two conferences happening simultaneously at the same venue: the Forest Products North America Conference and the International Containerboard Conference, allowing attendees to participate in both for a comprehensive view of the industry.

Key Themes and Topics

The focus of this year’s event will cover a range of important subjects, especially in light of post-pandemic industry shifts. Some of the key topics include:

Sustainability: Given the increasing focus on sustainability, a pre-conference workshop on October 28 will cover ways to optimize sustainable practices across the forest products industry.

Companies are facing heightened scrutiny as both regulatory pressures and consumer preferences shift towards environmentally conscious solutions. This will drive discussions around renewable resources, reducing carbon footprints, and utilizing more sustainable production practices
Technological Advances: Innovations such as AI technology and digital printing are reshaping the forest products sector. AI is increasingly being used for supply chain management, efficiency optimization, and improving resource allocation Digital printing is another area of focus as it provides more cost-effective and versatile printing options compared to traditional methods, and could offer businesses a significant competitive edge.
Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A): Recent mergers in the forest products industry will also be a central topic. These consolidations are transforming the business landscape, and the conference will explore how these mergers impact market dynamics, competition, and business strategies
E-commerce Packaging: With the rise of online shopping, the demand for e-commerce packaging solutions has grown significantly. The event will explore how this impacts the forest products industry, particularly in the packaging sector where innovations in materials and design are driving competition between paper-based products and traditional plastics
Regulatory Impacts: Changing regulatory environments, both in North America and globally, are creating new challenges and opportunities for forest product companies. Industry experts will provide insights on upcoming regulations that could affect everything from production processes to environmental compliance(

Networking Opportunities

One of the highlights of the Fastmarkets Forest Products North America Conference is its rich networking environment. Attendees will have numerous opportunities to connect with peers, suppliers, and potential partners during networking lunches, cocktail receptions, and breaks throughout the conference. The event is designed for professionals across the forest products supply chain, including those from paper mills, logistics firms, technology providers, and investors

In addition, Fastmarkets experts will be available to provide detailed market analysis and insights during the event. This will allow participants to gain a better understanding of industry trends, pricing forecasts, and market conditions.

Speakers and Presentations

The event will host over 40 industry-leading speakers who will deliver presentations and participate in panel discussions. These speakers represent a diverse range of perspectives from the pulp, paper, packaging, and tissue industries, and will provide valuable insights into how companies can navigate the evolving challenges and opportunities in the marketg industries.