8:00 am

REGISTRATION OPENS

8:50 am

MIHI WHAKATAU

9:00 am

WELCOME
David Platt, Event MC, CEO, Resilient Futures

9:05 am

SPONSORS ADDRESS
Dr. Alec Foster, Portfolio Leader Bioproducts & Packaging, Scion

9:15 am

OPENING KEYNOTE
Working towards a harmonised European fibre recyclability laboratory test method to support the transition to a resilient, circular economy. (Virtual)
Ulrich Leberle, Raw Materials Director, Confederation of European Paper Industries (Cepi) (Belgium)

A how-to guide on recyclability evaluation of paper products - a European perspective. (Virtual)
Marie Geissler, Project member "Smart & Circular Solutions", Papiertechnische Stiftung (PTS) (Germany)

10:15 am

Improving the recyclability of fibre-based packaging in Australia. An introduction to the APCO Method for Repulpability Assessment. 
Prof. Warren Batchelor, Deputy Head of Dept & Director of Education, Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering, Faculty Engineering, Monash University (Australia)

10:40 am

MORNING TEA BREAK

SESSION “FIBRE RECYCLABILITY”

11:10 am

Repulpable and recycling certification in the US. (Virtual)
Lon Pschigoda, General Manager - Western Michigan University (WMU) Paper Pilot Plants (USA) (Virtual)

11:35 am

PANEL DISCUSSION: FIBRE RECYCLABILITY PROTOCOLS
The session explores various fibre recyclability protocols, tools and guidelines for ensuring product recyclability in different markets. Key parameters and differences will be discussed.

Moderator – Eva Gaugler (Scion)
Prof. Warren Batchelor, Deputy Head of Dept & Director of Education, Dept of Chemical & Biological Eng, Monash University.
Lon Pschigoda, General Manager - WMU Paper Pilot Plants (Virtual)
Garth Weinberg, Pilot Plant Engineer, Scion
Steven Woollacott, General Manager, Technical Services, Visy Operational Excellence

12:15 pm

Industry perspective on sustainable packaging challenges.
Walter van Pareen, Packaging Technical Leader, Zespri (New Zealand)

12:40 pm

LUNCH BREAK

SESSION “FIBRE-BASED PACKAGING INNOVATIONS”

1:40 pm

Navigating the future of fibre-based packaging: a packaging design and regulatory perspective. 
Michael Grima, Director, qDesign Enterprises (Australia)

2:05 pm

Innovate to succeed!
Dr Florian Graichen, General Manager, Forests to Biobased Products, Scion

2:30 pm

PANEL DISCUSSION: THE ROLE OF FIBRE-BASED PACKAGING SOLUTIONS IN A BIOECONOMY

The session explores the role of fibre-based packaging in the circular bioeconomy with a focus on challenges, limitations, and possible solutions.

Moderator – Dr Alec Foster (Scion)
Dr Florian Graichen, General Manager Forests to Biobased Products, Scion
Michael Grima, Director, qDesign Enterprises
Matthew Hitchings, Manager Fullcircle, OJI Fibre Solutions
Walter van Pareen,  Packaging Technical Leader, Zespri

3:10 pm

ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION
Delegates will provide feedback on the key takeaways from the session and any next steps or actions that could/should be taken.

3:30 pm

AFTERNOON TEA

SESSION “ROUND TABLE DISCUSSIONS”

4:00 pm

TOPIC 1: Sustainable fibre-based packaging challenges.
Delegates will explore key immediate and emerging challenges impacting the industry. 

4:20 pm

TOPIC 2: Taking action with impact.
Delegates will look at the actions that can / should be taken. 

4:40 pm

Summary, Next Steps & Session Close 

4:50 pm

AFTER THE SESSION NETWORKING, DRINKS AND NIBBLES