Appita Industry Forum

Focused Solutions for a Resilient Industry Future 

Date: Thursday 3rd April 2025 
Venue: Hyatt Place Essendon Fields
Address: 1 English Street, Essendon Fields Vic 3041
Time: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm (Networking Function 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm)

The 2025 Appita Industry Forum brings together leaders, experts, and innovators from the pulp, paper, and packaging industries in Australia and New Zealand to address critical challenges and opportunities. With a focus on operational resilience and strategic asset management, the forum explores how smarter asset strategies and innovative technologies can optimise efficiency, sustain operations, and build resilience in an era of escalating costs, resource constraints, and evolving market demands. This event provides practical solutions to empower businesses in navigating industry pressures while ensuring long-term value and sustainability.

Key Themes Sessions:

Operational Resilience and Leadership: Industry leaders discuss strategies for navigating current challenges and securing long-term success

Asset Management: Unlocking value through enterprise risk management, maintenance, and effective asset lifecycle strategies.

Energy Futures: Exploring innovative renewable energy solutions, waste-to-energy opportunities, and the role of sustainability in energy transitions.

Technology & Automation: Showcasing advancements in automation, process control, and resource optimization to improve efficiency and quality.

Capturing Insights: The day will conclude with an engaging session summarizing key takeaways, valuable ideas, and critical learnings shared during the forum.

The event offers a collaborative platform to exchange knowledge, share innovations, and explore solutions that will drive the pulp, paper, and packaging sectors forward.

Speakers and panelists to be announced soon!