CALL FOR PAPERS
Share your expertise with representatives from all major pulp and paper producing countries.
Organizers are seeking technically sound papers on any topic concerning pulp and paper control systems and related subjects that can potentially benefit pulp and paper producers, with a specific focus on experiences from real mill implementations.
(A pdf version of this dokument is available here) (A pdf summary of Important Speaker information is available here)
Topics include:
Mill Automation Applications
Process control solutions in the wood yard, pulping, recovery, power generation, paper machine operations, and wastewater treatment.
AI (Artifical Inteligence) Technology and Data Analytics
Applications of AI and data analytics in the pulp and paper industry.
Cyber security for Mill Operations
Challenges and solutions related to cybersecurity in mill automation systems.
APC (Advanced Process Control) Performance and Sustainability
Key factors affecting the long-term performance of APC solutions and effective strategies to achieve their sustainability.
PM QCS (Quality Control Systems) Measurements and Controls
Recent advances in QCS measurements and control strategies, including machine direction (MD), cross direction (CD), and transition controls.
DCS (Distributed Control System) Modernization
Selection of critical features such as modularity, openness, AI readiness, and OEM support; balancing technical and operational requirements; execution approaches; and managing transition risks.
System Integrations
Case studies of successful and failed integration projects, highlighting best practices and key lessons learned.
Process Control Training
Core knowledge and principles of modern process control applications.
Submission Requirements
The submitted abstract should briefly describe the objectives, solution techniques, results, and conclusions (maximum 2 pages). Abstracts must be submitted through TAPPI’s Speaker Management System by October 20, 2025. Read more in Tappi Speaker Resources.
If you have any questions, please contact TAPPI Division Manager Robert Davis,
To Submit an Abstract
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If you are reading this on paper, this is the link to the on-line page for this document (for more information and where all links are active). [https://www.handix.se/cs-2026] |
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If you are reading this on paper, this is the link to the TAPPI Speaker Management System (for making an application). [https://events.tappi.org/event/tappicon/speaker-resources] |
International Program Committee
The final scientific content, invited lectures, panels, and sessions for the conference will be developed with the assistance of the International Program Committee consisting of professionals from North America, Europe and Asia.
The organizers include representatives from the leading technical associations within the North American and Nordic pulp and paper industries, namely TAPPI, PAPTAC, SPCI, PTF and PI.
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