CALL FOR PAPERS
November 2016
Main topic 2017: FANTASTIC FIBER!
Adding value to forest products.
Dear ladies and gentlemen!
PREFERRED TOPICS OF PRESENTATIONS:
The annual “Paper Conference” has been taking place in Graz (Austria) for more than 60 years. About 450 representatives from industry and research get together each year to exchange knowledge and to strengthen their networks. PAPER & BIOREFINERY CONFERENCE From 31 May – 1 June 2017 , the conference will prove yet again that it is a premier event, where the latest trends and industry developments are discussed: With its extended focus and international format it sets the trend, highlighting the innovative move of the pulp and paper sector as an increasingly successful operator in the biorefinery segment. Of course the conference will continue to address current topics in the pulp and paper industry presented by distinguished speakers. The Messecongress Graz offers again the ideal surroundings. INVITATION / CALL FOR PAPERS The APV (Association of Academic Paper Engineers Graz) together with the Austrian industry associations ÖZEPA and AUSTROPAPIER invites experts active in industry and research to
x Innovative fiber based products and novel applications for pulp, paper and board (e.g. nanocelluloses, viscose fibers, super hydrophobic papers, barrier materials, novel packaging solutions, paper based sensors ...) x Wood based biorefinery concepts including potential applications, realized projects and research results pertaining pulp & paper industry (e.g. wood based chemicals, bioenergy, biofuels...) x Advances in chemical pulping , mechanical pulping and stock preparation x Recycled Fiber : new production processes, raw material input, product innovations x Advances in research in all pulp and paper related fields x Projects, ideas and initiatives to strengthen collaboration along the entire wood based value-added chain x Practical experience reports by pulp-, paper- and board mill professionals (modernizations, rebuilds, optimization, energy projects...) x Improved energy efficiency in the whole pulp and paper production chain x Technological innovations in paper and coating machinery (including machine clothing, process and quality control...) x New and improved raw materials and chemical additives and their optimal use in the furnish and in coatings x Current developments in measurement and control systems in the pulp and paper industry x Innovative analysis routines and testing methods in the pulp and paper industry x Innovative concepts in the field of human resource mana- gement and education in the pulp and paper industry (staff recruitment, novel modes of working, workforce of the future) x Occupational health and safety issues
DEADLINE: 20 JANUARY 2017
present current results of their work at the PAPER & BIOREFINERY CONFERENCE 2017.
When handing in a paper please use the enclosed Abstract Submission Form and
observe the information and deadlines listed on the following page. From all submitted papers the conference’s program committee will prepare the final program with about 30 presentations, which will be divided in two parallel sessions.
Please note:
You are kindly asked to give your presentation in ENGLISH, as no simultaneous translation will be offered.
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