Thursday February 13, 2025 / Detailed program

PaperWeek Detailed Program

(On-Line)

10:30 – 12:00

Papermaking – Barrier Applications

Session Chair: Javad-Reza Saberian, Kruger

10:30 “Bio-based Barrier Solutions – Barriers Enabling Plastics to Paper Transformation in Packaging”, Adam Tonzi, Kemira
10:50 “Barriers”, Lyne Cormier, FPInnovations
11:10 “Next Generation Nano-structured Material Derived from Ocean Water”, Spencer Pieczonka & Aaron Guan, Neptune
11:30 “Solvitose Green Melt”, TBC, TBC

PW Energy & BIOFOR Joint Session — Advancing Pulp & Paper Industry Decarbonization in a Net-Zero Carbon Economy

Session Chair: Serge Bédard, Natural Resources Canada and Victor Padilla, FPInnovations

  • IET
  • FPInnovations: Roadmap for Canadian Kraft Pulp Mill Decarbonization
  • CE-V Net-zero Modeling – Energy Efficiency

12:00 – 13:30
Networking and Lunch Break

13:30 – 15:00

Tissue – Innovation in Tissue Manufacturing – III

Session Chair: Stéphane Larivière, Valmet

13:30 “New Update for EMTEC”, Eric Haagen, EMTEC Electronic
14:00 “Mill performance and cost savings opportunities from on-line fibre properties measurement and real time data transformation – case studies”, Brian Hayes, Andritz
14:30 “Yankee Chatter Resolution Using Vibration Analysis”, Gary Furman, Ecolab

Pulping

Session Chair: TBC

15:00 – 15:30
Networking Break

15:30 – 17:00

Bleaching

Session Chair: Mona Henderson, Valmet

15:30 “ISOFLO™ White Liquor Oxidation System: Pilot Plant Trials”, Emily Freeze and Jon Foan, Noram Engineering and Ralph Lunn, Mercer Celgar
16:00 “Peroxide Removal in E2 Stage”, Karah Morehouse, Adityabirla AV Nackawic
16:30 “Title to be confirmed”, Alison Rowat,  International Paper

Process Automization

Session Chair: TBC

*Please note all schedule is set on Eastern Time
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BIOFOR Detailed Program

(On-Line)

08:00 – 10:30

Bioeconomy Business and Innovation Ecosystems : Lessons Learned and Factors for Success

Session Chair: TBC

Keynote Presentation

“Title TBC”, Niklas von Weymarn, CEO at Metsä Spring

10:00 – 10:30

Networking Break

10:30 – 12:00

PW Energy & BIOFOR JOINT SESSION —
Advancing Pulp & Paper Industry Decarbonization
in a Net-Zero Carbon Economy

Session Chair: Serge Bédard, Natural Resources Canada and Victor Padilla, FPInnovations

– IET
– FPInnovations: Roadmap for Canadian Kraft Pulp Mill Decarbonization
– CE-V Net-zero Modeling – Energy Efficiency

12:00 – 13:30
Networking and Lunch Break

13:30 – 15:00

Simulation and Digitalization for Sustainable Operation

Session Chair: Yaser Khojasteh, Concordia University and Paul Stuart, Polytechnique Montreal

Keynote Presentation

“Digital Intelligence Meets Human Ingenuity: Autonomy, Agility, and Environmental Renewal”, Mariana Sandin, Industry Principal at Seeq Corporation

This session will highlight innovative solutions for optimizing pulp & paper industries and driving sustainability through digital intelligence and data-driven insights. We will explore how digitalization is revolutionizing the biomass industry through cutting-edge applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML). 

Speakers:

– Dr. Ragab Ahmed, Natural Resources Canada, ‘Machine Learning and Generative AI for Solvent Design and Lignin Valorization’

15:00 – 15:30
Networking Break

15:30 – 17:00

What’s New in Substitution Materials?

Session Chair: TBC

This session highlights the latest advancements in substitution materials for sustainable packaging and insulation, showcasing innovations in cellulosic foams, bio-based barrier coatings, and standardization efforts within the bioeconomy. Discover how emerging materials are transforming industries and supporting the shift toward sustainable alternatives.

Speakers:

“Advancing Standardization within the Bioeconomy”, Bailey Smith, Project Manager, Natural Resources at CSA Group
“Cellulosic foam for packaging and insulation products”, David Myja, Researcher at Innofibre
“Development of bio-based barrier coatings for paper packaging”, Kimberly Osten, Scientist at FPI

*Please note all schedule is set on Eastern Time
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