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 OPEN!
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.