PRIMA PAPER Conference returns 4 september 2023 in Vienna


Over the last 50 years, PRIMA has established a reputation as the go-to network hub for the entire fibre value chain – from forestry, minerals and chemical companies through to pulp and papermakers, merchants, publishers, printers, packaging producers and consumers of paper and board products.

Alongside an award-winning programme, PRIMA provides the perfect environment for you to connect with senior decision makers and key players from across the industry and build on those all-important business connections.

Taking place this year as a strategically-focused one day event, followed by a networking dinner, this year’s event will provide you with the opportunity to get the latest developments in the fibre network, in-depth background information and a clear understanding of future challenges and solutions from top leaders in the industry.

C-level executives are set to present at the event, including:

  • Marco Eiklenboom, CEO at Sappi
  • Saverio Mayer, CEO Europe at Smurfit Kappa
  • Peter Oswald, CEO at MM Karton
  • Jori Ringman, Director General at CEPI
  • Tuomas Mustonen, CEO & Founder at Paptic
  • Katrin Hanske, President of Engineered Materials at Mativ

Topics being covered include:

  • Making sense of the regulatory deluge
  • Energy costs
  • Economics
  • Sustainable finance becoming mainstream
  • Innovative frontiers
  • Recycling, reuse and replacement

The conference will take place in Vienna on Monday 4 September in Vienna as part of Smithers Paper Week 2023. Following on from PRIMA, delegates can upgrade to a Paper Week ticket to join over 250 paper industry representatives at Specialty Papers Europe.