PAPER & BIOREFINERY

In May 2018 the conference proved again to its 500 participants that it is reflecting all the latest trends and industry developments: Since long production companies have been leveraging new potentials beyond traditional fields of paper production, operating as biorefineries and serving as energy suppliers. Their success strategies have never been more networked, more versatile, more innovative and more global.

As initiators, our goal is to create a platform for future-oriented impulses. Giving a higher priority to the diversity of biorefinery was an essential step forward.

DISRUPTION!
This year we werde devoting a special focus to DISRUPTION and the enormous power of pioneering innovations. Above all, it is the progressive digitalisation that is changing markets and people – fundamentally, permanently and at a great speed. Companies that put their faith in the new and the right technologies can gain great and significant competitive advantages. Industries are forced to remain active and capable of learning, acting in a foresighted manner and with an understanding of customer requirements. Because the next Industrial Revolution has already started and will affect everybody...

During the 2-day conference distinguished and well-known speakers were discussing aspects and success factors from different perspectives which are vital for the competitiveness of our sector. An interesting trade show and pleasant social events rounded off our event.

The next conference will take place on 5-6 June 2019. Please save the date!

                         Wolfgang Bauer                       Christian Skilich                          Kurt Maier
                      Chairman of APV Graz                     President of Austropapier                    President of ÖZEPA