Call for Papers

PAPER & BIOREFINERY CONFERENCE 20 – 21 May 2026


Dear Colleagues,

For more than 70 years, the pulp, paper, and biorefinery community has gathered each spring in the beautiful city of Graz. Every year, around 500 professionals and researchers come together to exchange knowledge, share insights, and strengthen their network.

On May 20^th and 21^st, 2026, the conference will once again provide a premier platform to discuss the latest trends and developments shaping our industry. With its clear focus and international scope, the conference is set to highlight the pivotal role of the pulp and paper sector in the circular bioeconomy, particularly its contributions to climate change mitigation. Participants can look forward to insightful presentations on current topics in the industry delivered by distinguished speakers. The Messecongress Graz provides an ideal venue for this event.

INVITATION / CALL FOR PAPERS
The APV Graz (Association of Academic Paper Engineers), in collaboration with the Austrian industry associations AUSTROPAPIER and ÖZEPA, warmly invites experts from industry and academia to present their latest research and findings at the PAPER & BIOREFINERY CONFERENCE 2026.

We encourage you to submit your contributions, following the guidelines and deadlines provided on the next page. Submissions will be reviewed by the programme committee, which will curate a diverse and high-quality agenda of approximately 30 presentations, organized into parallel sessions. 

Please note: You are kindly requested to give your presentation in ENGLISH, as no simultaneous translation will be offered.

We are looking forward to receiving your contribution!

Please observe the following
DEADLINES AND INSTRUCTIONS:

Until December 15^th, 2025:
Submit your proposals via our
Conference Management System

• Please provide: topic/title, an informative abstract (max. 500 words in English), names of all authors

• This step-by-step guide will assist you in submitting your proposal:

January 20^th, 2026:

Notice of acceptance to authors

April 20^th, 2026: Final version of abstract

• The text is required in English (a German version may be added optionally)
• Plain text with max. 5000 characters, no images

May 13^th, 2026: Presentation as PPT- and PDF-File

• All presentations will be published online in PDF format on the conference website, accessible exclusively to registered participants.
  
• If you prefer not to have your presentation published, please inform the organizers in advance.

Conference Theme 2026:

BIOECONOMY
[Working title]

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Preferred topics for presentations:

• Presentations/Best practice examples related to the main conference theme BIOECONOMY: e.g. Sustainable raw materials and processes, Biorefineries and value added products, Circular ecomnomy and recycling

• Innovative fibre-based products and novel applications for pulp, viscose fibres, paper and board (e.g. nanocelluloses, barrier materials, packaging solutions, new cellulose fibre based products)
  

• Improved energy utilization in the pulp and paper production processes
  

• Industry 4.0 / IIoT applications
  

• Advances and developments in chemical and mechanical pulping, recycled fibre production and stock preparation
  

• Advances in research biorefinery, pulp, paper and board technology
  

• Case reports from pulp-, paper- and board mill professionals (modernizations, rebuilds, energy projects...)
  

• Technological innovations in pulping, paper and coating machinery (including machine clothing, process and quality control...)
  

• New and improved raw materials and chemical additives and their optimal use
  

• Novel developments in measurement and control systems
  

• New analysis routines and testing methods
  

• Innovative concepts in management