Exhibition Opportunities at FutureProof 2026

The FutureProof 2026 Exhibition is the hub of the conference — a space where delegates, suppliers, innovators, and service providers connect. Located alongside the main program at Hyatt Place Melbourne, the exhibition gives companies direct access to decision-makers and industry leaders across pulp, paper, packaging, and fibre-based bioproducts.

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Why Exhibit?

Showcase Solutions: Demonstrate your products, services, and innovations to a highly targeted audience.
Build Relationships: Network with mill managers, researchers, suppliers, and customers in a focused setting.
Enhance Visibility: Position your brand alongside Australasia’s leading forum for fibre-based industries.
Engage Delegates: Exhibitor tables are located in the catering and networking area, ensuring steady traffic and conversations throughout the event.

What’s Included?

• Table display in the exhibition area
• Two full conference registration
• Logo recognition in the program and slides
• Opportunities to connect with delegates during breaks, lunches, and networking functions

Who Should Exhibit?
Technology providers, equipment suppliers, consultants, universities, research organisations, training and workforce partners, and solution providers supporting the transition to a smarter, more sustainable industry.

FutureProof 2026 offers multiple ways to share your expertise, from formal presentations and practical case studies to interactive panels, roundtables, and poster sessions — giving contributors the opportunity to showcase insights, spark discussion, and shape the future of fibre-based industries. Submit HERE KEY DATES Submission Deadline: 15th October 2025 Notifications: 10th November 2025 Presenter registration due: 15th November 2025 Presentations due: 11th March 2026 RESOURCES Abstract Template Poster Guidelines

CONTRIBUTION OPPORTUNITIES

A) Conference Presentations – 15 min talk + 5 min Q&A

• Format: A short, focused presentation followed by audience questions.
• Content: Typically research findings, technical updates, project outcomes, or thought-leadership insights.
• Style: More formal, like a mini-paper presentation. It is about sharing knowledge, analysis, or perspectives with the audience.

B) Best Practice in Action Case Study – 15 min talk + 5 min Q&A (practical)

• Format: Same duration as above but framed around a practical case study from industry or operations.
• Content: Walks the audience through a real example—what was done, how it was implemented, challenges faced, lessons learned, and measurable outcomes.
• Style: Practical and applied, designed to show best practice in action that others can learn from and potentially replicate in their own workplace.

C) Curated Sessions – Nominations Welcome

These are interactive panels or roundtables organised by the Program Committee. Contributors may nominate themselves (or others) to join a panel or roundtable.

• Panels (40 mins): Contribute as a panellist in a moderated discussion.
• Roundtables (50–60 mins): Join interactive discussions on capability, safety, sustainability, and innovation.

D) Posters

• Format: A visual presentation displayed during the conference, allowing for informal discussion with delegates.
• Content: Research findings, innovative projects, technical solutions, or case studies relevant to fibre-based industries.
• Style: Concise and visually engaging. Posters should follow the Appita submission guidelines.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

• Submissions to be made online at Appita.com before 15 Oct 2025
• Presentation and poster abstracts: max 300 words. See Abstract Guidelines
• Curated Session Nomination: Short statement (max 300 words) describing the proposed contribution and its value to the discussion.
• Include your name, affiliation, email address, and a brief biography (50 words) with your submission.
  Contributors must register by 15 Nov 2025 to secure a spot in the program.

ABOUT FUTUREPROOF 2026

The Appita Annual Conference is the leading forum for the pulp, paper, packaging, and bioproducts industry in Australasia.

The 2026 theme, FutureProof, reflects our shared ambition to build a high-performing, future-ready sector. Over two days, FutureProof 2026 will connect leaders, engineers, operators, supervisors, researchers, and supply chain partners to explore market trends, technical advancements, and practical strategies for improving performance, building capability, and driving sustainable innovation.

Why Attend FutureProof 2026
Join Australasia’s leading forum for the pulp, paper, packaging, and bioproducts industry to:

• Discover market trends and emerging technologies that will shape the future of fibre-based industries.
• Learn best practices in performance improvement, troubleshooting, and process optimisation.
• Engage in structured knowledge sharing.
• See how capability, sustainability, and innovation intersect in future manufacturing.
• Access tools and techniques that support leadership and decision-making at every level.

CALL FOR CONTRIBUTORS NOW CLOSED!
Share your expertise and contribute to shaping the future of our industry. 

Who should attend?
Engineers, operators, researchers, supervisors, managers, industry suppliers, and supply chain partners across the fibre, pulp, paper, packaging, and bioproducts sector.