The New Era for PulPaper
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April 2024 Messukeskus |
Expo and Convention Centre
programme & Event Outline
9–12
Helsinki
Conference
WELCOME TO A MORE RESPONSIBLE, EFFICIENT AND INNOVATIVE PULP & BEYOND 2024!
When you get married, according to the very old saying you should wear something new, something old, something borrowed, and something blue. Why? Nobody seems to know the answer, but one can resonate that also in a successful marriage, the optimal solution always comes by combining different elements. When starting a new page in your life, you should take something with you from your past, be open and ready to learn a lot of new things, proudly borrow some available best practices and well – apparently always also have some (Finnish) blueish energy available!
Redesigning a strong brand like PulPaper has needed all of this. When the New Era of PulPaper will open next spring, Pulp & Beyond 2024 will again offer the latest technologies, leading companies and interesting people in pulp, and paper sector – like the good-old PulPaper has done. However, all this is served in a fully new package: our event is now more responsible, its concept more time- and cost-efficient and the
Antti Lindqvist Managing Director Finnish Forest Products Engineers’ Association, PI
layout map more democratic and its S-shape never-before-seen in global large trade shows. In the event program, we have borrowed the best ideas from different international events, welcomed a stunning showcase of professionals and innovated ourselves some brave new elements – like bringing the summer and +26 Celsius Beach Party conditions to a cool Helsinki in April 2024.
We want to express our sincere thanks to all contributors who have made this rebirth of our Nordic icon possible: thank you all partner companies, event exhibitors, and participants, program, brand and development committee members let alone all fellow organizers.
Welcome all to our Pulp & Beyond event. The clocks are already ringing, and we start to be ready for the big moment. Read more details from this invitation, say “I do” and see you in Helsinki, Finland in April 2024!
Marcus Bergström Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre
Pulp & Beyond is the
leading
forum bringing together the latest forest-based bioeconomy innovations, products, services and technologies as well as key people throughout the ecosystem.
Pulp & Beyond offers new encounters, inspiration, networking and business possibilities for marketing global and sustainable solutions, products and services within the forest-based bioeconomy. The event provides the widest available showcase on the latest trends and innovative new products within the forest-based bioeconomy, supporting learning, employer branding and competence development.
Participating Pulp & Beyond is fully safe from EU Competition Law point of view, since we require all participating organisations and individuals to act in full accordance with the Antitrust policy of our event. The stand constructions are made of sustainable and reused materials. Sustainability will also play a central role when it comes to catering and traveling. Visitors will have the possibility to compensate for possible traveling emissions and only responsible produced food will be served.
EVENT OUTLINE
20:00
8:00–8:45
Registration and coffee
8:45–10:00
Conference Opening: Forest industry contributing on global responsibility
10:00–10:30 Coffee break
10:30–12:00
Track 1: New cellulosebased textiles changing the fashion business
Track 2: Breakthrough energy solutions in forest industry
12:00–13:30 Lunch
13:30–15:00
Track 1: Creating new innovative bioproducts from wood and process side streams.
15:00–15:30 Coffee break
15:30–17:00
Track 1: Solving global challenges with renewable packaging materials and barrier products.
Track 2: On the path towards world-class process safety.
International Control Systems Conference
Track 2: Developing material efficiency in future carbon zero mills.
17:00–17:30 Closing and networking coffee
Track 3: Advances in quality control systems
10:00–10:30
Opening ceremony, main stage
10:00–17:00
Main stage programme
10:00–17:00
Speaker's corner exhibitor presentations and Pulp & Beyond 2024 start-up competition
16.30–18.00
After work party
18:00–21:00
PULP & BEYOND OPENING EVENING – PI 110 YEARS CELEBRATION COCKTAILS
Valo-Säde, Messukeskus
Track 3: Millwide applications for the future
18:30–23:00
PULP & BEYOND BEACH PARTY
Biitsi Pasila, Mall of Tripla, Helsinki
Changes are possible TIME TUESDAY 9 April CONFERENCE 8:45–17:00 (No Exhibition) WEDNESDAY 10 April EXHIBITION 9:00–17:00 8:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00
18:00 19:00
17:00
Track Changes are possible
3: Pulp mill modelling and control
8:30–10:00
PI’s Annual meeting
10:00–16:00 Main stage programme
10:00–16:00
Speaker's corner exhibitor presentations
Learn more about the programme at pulpandbeyond.com
17:30–
PULP & BEYOND EXCURSION TO STOCKHOLM FOR UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
Katajanokka harbour, Helsinki
15.30 –PULP & BEYOND EXCURSION TO CENTRAL FINLAND Departure to excursion and overnighting in Jyväskylä
8:00–20:30
Metsä Group's Äänekoski bioproduct mill
Suzano Finland textile MFC plant Jyväskylä
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd Jyväskylä
In connection with VTT visit you will learn also about Aisti
TIME THURSDAY 11 April EXHIBITION 9:00–16:00 FRIDAY 12 April EXCURSION TO JYVÄSKYLÄ 8:00–20:30 (No Exhibition) 8:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00
19:00 20:00
17:00 18:00
CONFERENCE PROGRAMME | Tuesday 9 April 2024
8:00–8:45 Registration and morning coffee
Conference Opening: Forest industry contributing on global responsibility Room: 103A
Moderator: André Noël Chaker
08:45 Opening words by the moderator
André Noël Chaker
08:50 The role of wood in the renewable carbon concept
Michael Carus, Founder Nova Institute and Executive Manager of the Renewable Carbon Initiative
09:05 Forest company perspective on responsibility – case Stora Enso
Tiina Pursula, SVP Sustainability, Division Packaging Materials, Stora Enso
09:20 Responsible financing and forest industry
Katja Keitaanniemi, CEO, OP Corporate Bank
09:35 Panel discussion
10:00–10:30 Coffee break
Main partner
In cooperation with
Pursula Katja Keitaanniemi
Michael Carus
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TRACK 1 (room 103A)
INNOVATIVE WOOD-BASED PRODUCTS
Theme 1: New cellulose-based textiles changing the fashion business
Chair: Marja-Liisa Niinikoski CEO, Finnish Textile and Fashion
10:30–10:35 Welcome and opening words
10:35 Challenges, opportunities and the future of cellulosic textile fibers
Aspi Patel, Group Chief Technology Officer – ABG, CEO, Aditya Birla Science and Technology Company
10:55 Consumer perceptions on sustainable and circular textile materials – case study
Virpi Rämö, Principal Scientist, Textile Apllications, Kemira
11:15 A new bio-based fiber with responsible resource stewardship – case TreeToTextile
Olli Ylä-Jarkko, CTO, TreeToTextile
11:35 Developing new textile products with partners – lessons learned and new perspectives
Ari Saario, Vice President, Strategy and Research & Development, Valmet Juha Salmela, CTO, Spinnova
12:00–13:30 Lunch
Theme 2: Creating new innovative bioproducts from wood and process side streams
Chair : Tekla Tammelin Research Professor, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd
13:30–13:35 Welcome and opening words
13:35 Wood as versatile raw material bank with vast opportunities
Orlando Rojas, PhD, Professor, The University of British Columbia; Canada Excellence Research Chair and Scientific Director, Bioproducts Institute
13:55 Long-term lignin application development – what is needed and how to get the whole value chain implemented?
Gerd Unkelbach, Director, Molecular Bioproducts R&D, UPM Biochemicals GmbH
14:15 Sustainable battery materials from lignin – Lignode®
Stephan Walter, Vice President, Head of Technology Lignode, Stora Enso
14:35 Creating innovation from microfibrillated cellulose – case Suzano
Heloisa Ramires, R&D Executive Manager, Suzano
15:00–15:30 Coffee break
Theme 3: Solving global challenges with renewable packaging materials and barrier products
Chair: Martti Toivakka Professor, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Laboratory of Natural Materials Technology, Åbo Akademi
15:30–15:35 Welcome and opening words
15:35 Future of packaging in light of EU PPWR - brand owner point of view
Kristiina Veitola, Director Corporate Affairs, Circular Economy and Packaging Policy, Tetra Pak
15:55 Developing sustainable cushioning product innovations with foam-laid forming technology TBA
16:15 Re-thinking paper packaging with customers: recycling vs sustainable Gustavo Duarte, Manager Competence Center Functional Papers Solutions, Sappi Europe
16:35 Latest developments in Cellulose Valley for cellulose-based food packaging products Prof. Julien Bras, Cellulose Valley chair holder, Grenoble INP Pagora – LGP2
17:00 Closing and networking coffee
Martti
Toivakka
Tuesday 9 April 2024
Changes are possible
TRACK 2 (room 103B)
Carbon Zero Future Mills
Theme 1: Breakthrough energy solutions in forest industry
Chair: Pirita Mikkanen Vice President, Energy, Metsä Group
10:30–10:35
Welcome and opening words
10:35 Hydrogen as gamechanger in energy markets – what will change in forest industry?
Simo Säynevirta, Head of ABB Green Electrification ecosystem, Chair of Hydrogen Cluster Finland
10:55 How to take steps towards fossil-free pulp mills - case Kemi bioproduct mill
Matti Toivonen, Vice President of Technology, Metsä Fibre
11:15 Improving energy efficiency with digitalization
Jukka-Pekka Peri, Head of Global Product Development Industry Products, Technology and Digitalization, Sulzer Pumps Finland Oy
11:35 What is the future of electrification of European industries – implications on forest industry
Ali Harlin, professor, D.Sc., VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd
12:00–13:30 Lunch
Theme 2: On the path towards world-class process safety
Chair: Anna Savunen, Head of Global HSE Services, AFRY
13:30–13:35
Welcome and opening words
Tuesday
9 April 2024
Mika Ristimäki, Area Director, Process Safety, Pulp Competency Center, Stora Enso
13:35 Implementation of Process Safety Management system – Case example from mill perspective
13:55
14:15
Process safety and production of chemicals - best practices
Jaakko Nousiainen, Technology Director, UPM Biofuels
Optimising the mill site development: how to fit new processes safely to old mill sites?
Martti Savelainen, Mill Director, Sappi Kirkniemi
14:35 Developing leadership for a worldclass process safety
Héctor Araneda G., Wood Pulp Operations and Environmental Director, Arauco Wood Pulp and Energy Division
15:00–15:30 Coffee break
Theme 3: Developing material efficiency in future carbon zero mills
Chair: Eeva Punta, Bioeconomy Lead, Sweco
15:30–15:35
Welcome and opening words
15:35 Emission Free Pulping Program – Maximize product yield, avoid emissions (especially CO2)
Atte Virtanen, Vice President, Biomaterial processing and products, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd
15:55 The road to a carbon zero future for pulp, paper and board
Petri Vasara, Dr. Tech., Vice President, AFRY
16:15 From emission to revenue: smart utilisation of carbon dioxide at pulp mills
Jarkko Toropainen, Senior Manager, P2X Business Development, Fortum
16:35 How closed can factories become – case examples on radical reduction of water usage in pulpmaking
Tommi Voutilainen, Executive VP, Pulp & Power, ANDRITZ
17:00 Closing and networking coffee
Eeva Punta
Changes are possible
Virtanen
TRACK 3 (room 203AB) | International Control Systems Conference 2024
Theme 1: Pulp mill modelling and control
Chair: Kimmo Koivula, Business Development Manager, Honeywell
10:30–10:35 Welcome and opening words
10:35 Empowering pulp mill decision-making through Mill-Wide Optimization
Matias Hultgren, Technical Manager, Mill Wide Optimization, Pulp and Paper Systems, Valmet
10:55 Optimization of Continuous Digester Operations in Kraft Pulp Mills
Wojciech Jażdziewski, Pulp Mill Production Engineer, Mondi Swiecie S.A. and Abhay Anand, Digital Solutions Consultant, ABB AB
11:15 Modelling a Continuous Digester Extraction Zone
Wesley Gilbert, Manager, Process Control Group, FPInnovations
11:35 Using modelling to understand and improve mill oxygen delignification processes
Jari Käyhkö, D. Sc. (Tech.), XAMK University of Applied Sciences
12:00–13:30 Lunch
Theme 2: Advances in quality control systems
Chair: Andrew Featherstone, DCS Segment Sales Manager, Valmet Automation
13:30–13:35 Welcome and opening words
13:35 A New CD Control Mapping Tool
Calvin Fu, Senior Control Engineer, Valmet, Automation Business Line
14:00 The New Volume of TAPPI Paper Machine QCS Handbook focuses on Controls and Applications
Seyhan Nuyan, Retired (Valmet) and Kerry D. Figiel, International Paper
14:30 High-speed, Continuous, and High-Performance Scanning-Infrared measurements of Process Moisture and Temperature for In-Line control of Paper Manufacturing Processes
Michael O’Hora, R&D Principal Engineer, ABB Ltd., Ireland
15:00–15:30 Coffee break
Theme 3: Millwide applications for the future
Chair: Abhay Anand, Digital Solutions Consultant, ABB AB
15:30–15:35 Welcome and opening words
15:35 The Twelve Deadly Sins in the Utilization of Process Data
Teemu Möykkylä, Business Development Manager, Trimble
16:00 Experience in Transitioning from Traditional to More Effective Human Machine Interface Concepts at Pulp and Paper Mills
Nina Flink, UX Manager, Valmet
16:30 The Role of Computer Vision Analysis in Improving Biosludge Quality and Effluent Treatment Performance in Pulp and Paper Industry
Heikki Hannukainen, CEO, Toihan
17:00 Closing and networking coffee
Tuesday 9 April 2024
Koivula
Abhay Anand
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Michael O’Hora Nuyan
Gilbert
Matias Hultgren
Nina Flink
Abhay Anand
SOCIAL EVENTS
Pulp & Beyond Opening Evening –PI 110 Years Celebration Cocktails
DATE AND TIME Tuesday 9 April, 18:00–21:00
PLACE Messukeskus, Valo-Säde PI members, conference delegates and invited guests only
EXHIBITION OPENING CEREMONY
DATE AND TIME
Wednesday 10 April, 10:00–10:30
PLACE Messukeskus, Main stage
Keynote: Climate change, sources and sinks behind it
Petteri Taalas , Director General, The Finnish Meteorological Institute.
PI’S ANNUAL MEETING
DATE AND TIME
Thursday 11 April, 8:15–9:45
PLACE Messukeskus, room 103A
PI members only
PULP & BEYOND PAID PROGRAMME PRICES
PULP & BEYOND BEACH PARTY
DATE AND TIME Wednesday 10 April, 18:30–23:00
PLACE Biitsi Pasila, Mall of Tripla, Helsinki PRICE €70 (+VAT)
A unique indoor summer concept that combines warmth, a sandy beach, and beach volleyball right next to The Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre! Network with colleagues worldwide and spend a great night. DJ music, sauna, food, real palm trees, and an excellent beach bar guarantee a great time. Pack your snazziest Hawaii shirt and shorts because the +26°C urban jungle temperature will make you leave your winter clothes at the coat check!
PULP & BEYOND EXHIBITION, on 10–11 April Free of Charge. Register as visitor.
Members of PI get -5% discount on the Conference fee.
Students and start-up companies get -50% discount on the Conference fee.
Get your tickets and register!
FULL PULP & BEYOND CONFERENCE, on 9 April €450 (+VAT) all tracks 1,2 and 3. Incl. buffet-lunch and full Conference Proceedings, both printed and digital
ONE TRACK ONLY, on 9 April €250 (+VAT) incl. only digital Conference Proceedings of the selected track
PULP & BEYOND BEACH PARTY, on 10 April €70 (+VAT)
EXCURSION TO CENTRAL FINLAND, on 11–12 April €250 (+VAT) incl. one hotel night in Jyväskylä and visits to Metsä Group’s Ääneköski bioproduct mill, VTT and Suzano Finland textile MFC plant Jyväskylä
FULL PACKAGE €690 (+VAT) Full conference, Beach Party and Excursion
PULP & BEYOND IS ORGANISED AT THE SAME TIME WITH the leading Nordic chemistry and biotechnology event ChemBio Finland
Changes are possible
EXCURSION JYVÄSKYLÄ
EXCURSION TO CENTRAL FINLAND
DATE AND TIME
Thursday 11 April, 15:30–Friday 12 April, 20:30
PLACE Jyväskylä region in Central Finland
PRICE €250 (+VAT)
Travel time to Jyväskylä is approximately 4 hours with breaks. Departure from Messukeskus on 11 April at 15:30 and overnighting in Jyväskylä.
Three company visits on 12 April between 8:00–16:00, and arriving back to Helsinki around at 20:30.
Please note that the competition law -related limitations will be addressed and organizers reserve the right to alter the contents of the company visits.
METSÄ GROUP’S ÄÄNEKOSKI BIOPRODUCT MILL
You will learn about Metsä Group’s bioproduct mill, and its new generation concept. At the end of the presentations there will be an opportunity to explore Pro Nemus visitor centre, which provides an experimental cross-section of Metsä Group’s operations, products and the opportunities offered by the bioeconomy. The tour of the bioproduct mill site is done by bus.
SUZANO FINLAND TEXTILE MFC PLANT JYVÄSKYLÄ
Suzano is the world’s largest producer of hardwood pulp and one of Latin America’s largest paper and packaging producers. Suzano Finland receives wood pulp from Suzano SA and turns it into micro fibrillated cellulose (mfc), which is then used as the raw material by Woodspin (a joint venture between Suzano and Spinnova) for the manufacture of wood-based SPINNOVA® fiber.
VTT TECHNICAL RESEARCH CENTRE OF FINLAND LTD JYVÄSKYLÄ
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland is one of the leading applied research organisations in Europe. At VTT Jyväskylä, we improve the resource efficiency by higher material performance and reduce CO2 emissions by replacing fossil raw materials with bio-based raw materials. We also work to increase the energy efficiency in industrial processes.
AISTI IN CONNECTION WITH VTT VISIT
Aisti harnesses the power of nature to produce carbon-cutting acoustic tiles that are safe and sound for people and the environment.
Photo: Photo Metsä Group
Thursday 11 April 2024
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