Walter Schalka will receive the lifetime achievement award after winning the CEO of the Year for several consecutive years.

Cristiano Teixeira will be awarded the CEO of the year award for 2024. 

Largest producer and exporter of packaging paper and sustainable paper packaging solutions in Brazil, Klabin emerges as an innovative company, the only one in the country to offer the market a solution in hardwood, softwood and fluff pulp, in addition to being a leader in the corrugated packaging, industrial bags and paperboard markets.

CMPC is a global company with more than 100 years of history based on innovation and sustainability, delivering solutions sourced from natural fibers from sustainable and certified plantations as well as recyclable materials. Its pulp, woods, packaging papers and tissue products are part of and integrated into the daily lives of thousands of people in more than 45 countries around the world.

– Exploring market potential for the second half of 2024, will Chinese seasonal demand pickup and will Europe and North America perform better than the first half? 
– How will growing demand for woodchips in East Asia impact the need for imported pulp ? 
– Examining trends in key global wood fiber markets, including regional availability and wood costs for pulp producers. 
– In a post-Cerrado world, what is next for market pulp capacity expansion? 

The RGE Group’s operations (Royal Golden Eagle) in Brazil began in 2003, with the acquisition of BSC (Bahia Specialty Cellulose) and Copener Florestal, in Bahia. In August 2018, the company’s operations were expanded with the acquisition of Lwarcel Celulose, in São Paulo. In addition to these production units, there are commercial hubs in Asia, EMEA and the North America regions. 

One of the global leaders in the production of specialty cellulose, Bracell bases its operations on sustainable eucalyptus cultivation and state-of-the-art factories.  

Our expert panellists will delve into the evolving needs of aging populations, the shifting landscape of consumer expectations, and the strategies for effectively integrating pulp production with manufacturing processes. Gain valuable insights, exchange perspectives, and discover innovative solutions to meet the demands of a dynamic market.
– Analysing how demographic shifts, like aging populations, and changing consumer preferences for sustainability, convenience, and premium features are impacting the tissue and consumer products market.
– Explore strategies for integrating pulp production with manufacturing processes to ensure efficient use of resources, cost-effectiveness, and high-quality product output.

The start of Arauco’s Mapa project in 2023, with its nearly 1.6 million tonnes of pulp capacity in Horcones, expanded domestic pulpwood log demand. Over the next three years, China’s expected surge in new pulp capacity will necessitate a massive increase in traded woodchips, with Chile well situated as a potential source of supply.

However, several questions remain: 

– How will Chilean domestic pulpwood log prices trend in the next few years?

– Will Chile continue to be an important woodchip supplier?

– Where else might China go for wood fiber?

– Macro-economic drivers – How they’re impacting commodity markets
– ESG – How it is changing commodity markets and rewriting buyer requirements 

– Competition for capital investment – forest products industry vs. other commodity markets 

– Managing risk – Reducing volatility and adding predictability in uncertain markets 

With less than six months left before implementation, understanding EUDR and its implications is key to all companies somehow linked to the European market. By attending this presentation, you will understand what EUDR is, what are the risks and how the world will be impacted by it. 

– What is EUDR 

– Understand what the possible implementation hurdles and costs are

– How will it affect Europe and the rest of the world 

– What are the main concerns and risks related to its implementation 

– Global demand trends and market drivers. Perspectives for 2024 and 2025. 

– What is the future of the market? New opportunities and product innovation. 

– Regulatory changes and market challenges to consider. 

Argentina presents a complex market with significant potential for the pulp, paper, and packaging industry. Despite economic challenges, the growing middle class and forestry potential offer opportunities. Understanding the macroeconomic environment, industry structure, and regulatory landscape is crucial for success in this promising market.