Pulp and Paper in Russia and The CIS

Highlights / Key Themes


  • KEY PROJECT UPDATES - Get the inside track on the latest major investments
  • including projects being realised by Angara Paper, Södra, Vnesheconombank, Ilim Group, Investlesprom, Enissysky Pulp & Paper Mill and Hayat Kimya

  • FOCUS ON FORESTRY MANAGEMENT
  • Stable access to raw materials is critical for pulp and paper mills and for new investments into the industry. Contribute to this debate on how to develop sustainable and safe forests and stable wood supply!

  • FOCUS ON FINANCE: What opportunities do mills have for financing future investment and production modernisation?
  • Get updates on the optimal sources and methods of finance!

  • SPOTLIGHT ON PROSPECTIVE GROWTH SEGMENTS: packaging, bioenergy and products with high added-value potential
  • Targeted parallel workshop-style sessions will provide in-depth analysis of specific market sectors and their potential for growth

  • FOCUS ON OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY
  • Optimising production is crucial for pulp and paper mills in order to stay competitive amidst rising energy tariffs. From cost-cutting methods to energy efficiency and implementation of the best HR strategies – Day 3 will focus exclusively on the nitty-gritty of managing pulp & paper operations in the current climate

  • SPOTLIGHT on CHINA - how can Russian producers benefit from the huge opportunities offered by the Chinese market?
  • Chinese demand for pulp has been soaring and is predicted to grow at a rapid rate. Despite China’s efforts to become more self-sufficient it will still have to rely on imports of raw materials. So how can Russian mills harness these tremendous opportunities offered by the Chinese market?

  • MODERNISATION THROUGH TECHNOLOGY Which innovative solutions and technologies in pulp & paper production are vital for future growth?
  • Find out how your peers evaluate technologies and solutions and how your business could benefit!

     

  • ONE-TO-ONE MEETINGS with top pulp & paper professionals
  • Book 10-minute meetings with the key players to discuss the potential for mutually beneficial cooperation

  • Online Networking Tool E-Connect will enable you to browse and contact other registered attendees before, during and after the conference.
  • Use this additional networking tool and you can be sure you will meet all the people you want during this Pulp and Paper Forum!

Key speakers

Paul Herbert
Paul Herbert CEO Ilim Group
Vasily Preminin
Vasily Preminin Director, Pulp and Paper Industry Division Investlesprom
Mikhail Azanov
Mikhail Azanov General Director Angara Paper
Vladimir Chuikov
Vladimir Chuikov Chairman of the Board GOTEK Group of Companies
Ilkka Hämälä
Ilkka Hämälä President and CEO Botnia
Sergey Khvostikov
Sergey Khvostikov General Director Continental Management