Panel Program
Date: 19-22 September 2024
Venue: Limak Deluxe Hotel, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
The 9th Paper Week Symposium is set to bring together over 270 C-level executives, company owners, and procurement managers from more than 40 countries. This exclusive event, held from 19-22 September 2024 at the prestigious Limak Deluxe Hotel, will serve as a platform for networking, knowledge exchange, and discussions on the latest innovations shaping the future of the paper industry.
The event is proudly sponsored by Akkim Kimya, the main sponsor, and Caran Kimya, the entertainment sponsor. Additional sponsors include IPM-CPM, Fujian Light Machinery, ProcessMiner, and Tulip Technologies. The symposium will feature keynote talks, panels, and presentations by some of the most influential figures in the industry.
- “Risks of The World for Paper, Tissue & Pulp” by Brian McClay of TTO BMA
(Sponsored by Akkim Kimya) - “Enhancing Sustainability by Cutting Waste in Packaging Lines” by Omar Barjij of IMA TMC
- “Growth Expectations in the Tissue Paper Industry“ by Orhan Öğücü of Lila Kağıt
- “Paper Industry Outlook: Current Market Trends and Industry Drivers for the Future” by Marko Summanen of ResourceWise
- Sustainability As a Decisive Success Factor For The Tissue Industry- Fabio Bargiacchi- Enrico Fazio, Toscotec
- Hayat Kimya’s Commitment to Sustainable Production: Innovations in Water and Energy Management – Şahin Civelek- Hayat Kimya
- Navigating the EU’s Legal Framework: Strategic Approaches for the Paper Industry – Özlem Arız – Kimberly-Clark
- Innovations and Sustainable Practices in the Paper and Pulp Sector
- AI and Technological Advances in the Paper Industry
- Innovative Chemical Solutions in the Paper Industry
Speeches & Panels
Panelists from esteemed companies such as Reis-Parkim, AFPPPI, Hayat Kimya, Kadant, IMA TMC, Eczacıbaşı, TTO BMA, Resource Wise, and Lila Kağıt will share their insights, illuminating the future of the paper industry. The list of participants and panelists continues to grow, promising a diverse and enriching experience for all attendees. For the full list of participants, please visit the participant list.
The event will also feature a series of B2B meetings, sports tournaments, and entertainment, offering a perfect blend of business and leisure.






- 14:00 – 15:00 – Network Gathering
- 15:00 – 15:15 – Welcome Speech
- 15:15 – 16:15 - Akkim Speaker Sponsor - Brian McClay TTO BMA - Risks of The World for Paper, Tissue & Pulp
- 16:15 – 16:45 – Akkim Kimya Presentation
- 16:45 – 17:00 – Coffee Break
- 17:00 – 17:30 – Eczacıbaşı Consumer Products Presentation
- 17:30 – 19:00 – B2B Networking & Coffee Break
- 19:30 – 21:00 - Dinner Together
- 22:00 - Thursday Night Live Music
- 07:30 – 09:00 - Morning Aqua Fun
- 08:00 – 10:00 - Breakfast
- 10:00 – 10:30 - Navigating the EU's Legal Framework:
Strategic Approaches for the Paper Industry - Özlem Arız – Kimberly-Clark
- 10:30 – 11:00 – Crown Paper Mill Presentation
- 11:00 – 11:15 – Coffee Break
- 11:15 – 12:00 – Panel - Innovations and Sustainable Practices in the Paper and Pulp Sector
- 12:30 – 14:00 - Lunch
- 14:00 – 14:30 – Hayat Kimya – Şahin Civelek
- 14:30 – 15:00 – Caran Kimya Presentation
- 15:00 – 15:15 - Coffee Break
- 15:15 – 15:45 – Enhancing Sustainability by Cutting
Waste in Packaging Lines- Omar Barjij – IMA TMC-
- 15:45 – 16:15 – DDC Makina Presentation
- 16:15 – 16:30 – Coffee Break
- 16:30 – 17:00 - Korozo Group Presentation
- 17:30 – 18:30 - Sports Tournaments -Voleyball – Table Tennis
- 19:30 – 21:00 - Dinner Together
- 22:00 - Entertaining Night sponsored by Caran Kimya
07:30 – 09:00 - Meeting on the Beach
- 08:00 – 10:00 - Breakfast
- 10:00 – 10:30 - Paper industry Outlook :Current market
trends; Industry drivers for the future -Marko Summanen- Resource Wise
- 10:30 – 11:00 - Growth Expectations in the Tissue Paper
Industry – Orhan Öğücü – Lila Kağıt
- 11:00 – 11:15 - Coffee Break
- 11:15 – 11:45 – ProcessMiner Presentation
- 11:45 – 12:15 –Ittıhad Paper Mill Presentation
- 12:30 – 14:00 - Lunch
- 14:00 – 14:30 - Tulip Technologies Presentation
- 14:30 – 15:00 – Toscotec Presentation
- 15:00 – 15:15 - Coffee Break
- 15:15 – 16:00 – Panel - AI and Technological Advances in the Paper Industry
- 16:00 – 16:15 - Coffee Break
- 16:15 – 17:00 - Panel - Innovative Chemical Solutions in the Paper Industry
- 17:00 – 17:30 – B2B Networking & Coffee Break
- 17:30 – 18:30 - Sports Tournament – Football – Golf
- 19:30 – 21:00 - Dinner Together
- 22:30 - Karaoke Night
- 07:30 – 09:00 - Pool Gymnastics
- 08:00 – 10:00 - Breakfast
- 10:00 – 11:00 – Panel - Recycling in the Paper Industry: Challenges and Opportunities
- 11:00 – 11:30 - Paper & Tissue Show Presentation
- 11:00 – 11:30 - B2B Networking & Coffee Break
Please note that panelists and panel session times are subject to change.